2026 Cross Country Banquet Pack
Russia
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Podium Watch awards
- Winner Paxson Bixler Athlete of the Week, week of Sep 23
- Finalist Paxson Bixler Boys Division IV Athlete of the Year
- Finalist Zachary Bell Boys Division IV Coach of the Year
- Finalist Russia Boys Division IV Team of the Year
Seniors
Boys · Division IV
Season results
Every meet with boys results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | Bob Schul Invitational | Team score not posted |
| Sep 12 | Piqua Invite Under the Lights (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 3 | Best in the West - Botkins Invite (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 10 | Ed Leas XC Classic (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Cedarville | 1st · 45 pts |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Troy | 1st · 57 pts |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 2nd · 99 pts |
Postseason
- District1st · 45 pts
- Regional1st · 57 pts
- State2nd · 99 pts
State Runner-up, Division IV Boys
Season bests
Each runner's fastest 5K this season. "First race on Podium Watch" is their first 2026 race we have; courses differ, so the change is not a like-for-like comparison.
| Athlete | Class | Season best | First race on Podium Watch | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxson Bixler | So. | 15:32.9 | 15:57.5 Aug 29 | −24.6 |
| Samuel Phlipot | Sr. | 15:43.1 | 15:57.3 Aug 29 | −14.2 |
| Evan Smith | Jr. | 16:25.3 | 16:59.4 Aug 29 | −34.1 |
| Owen Sargent | Sr. | 16:35.6 | 17:06.0 Aug 29 | −30.4 |
| Keagan Baldridge | Sr. | 16:58.8 | 17:46.4 Oct 10 | −47.6 |
| Francis Phlipot | Fr. | 17:06.6 | 17:52.5 Aug 29 | −45.9 |
| Eli Schmitmeyer | Sr. | 17:26.9 | 18:15.0 Aug 29 | −48.1 |
| Jacob Muhlenkamp | Fr. | 17:42.5 | 18:32.8 Aug 29 | −50.3 |
| Lucas Borchers | So. | 17:47.2 | 18:36.3 Aug 29 | −49.1 |
| Benjamin Caldwell | Fr. | 17:50.2 | 19:06.8 Aug 29 | −1:16.6 |
| Abe Hoehne | Jr. | 17:54.5 | 18:25.4 Aug 29 | −30.9 |
| Damian Caldwell | Fr. | 18:05.4 | 19:19.7 Aug 29 | −1:14.3 |
| Zachary Schmitmeyer | Fr. | 18:20.6 | 19:28.2 Aug 29 | −1:07.6 |
| Elijah Sapp | So. | 18:24.9 | 19:51.9 Aug 29 | −1:27.0 |
| Benjamin Traxler | Sr. | 18:45.1 | 19:56.7 Aug 29 | −1:11.6 |
| Xavier Monnin | Fr. | 18:57.0 | 19:24.1 Aug 29 | −27.1 |
| Luke Timmerman | Fr. | 19:05.8 | 20:00.9 Aug 29 | −55.1 |
| Will Borchers | Sr. | 19:49.6 | 20:20.4 Aug 29 | −30.8 |
| Weston Delaet | So. | 20:10.3 | 21:11.5 Aug 29 | −1:01.2 |
| Brady Falknor | Jr. | 20:33.7 | 21:56.7 Aug 29 | −1:23.0 |
| Elijah Cordonnier | Sr. | 20:39.1 | 21:39.3 Aug 29 | −1:00.2 |
| Xavier Francis | Fr. | 26:15.4 | One race | |
| Jax Unrast | Jr. | 26:33.6 | One race | |
| Grayson Borchers | Fr. | 30:36.0 | One race |
Most improved
Biggest drop from first race on Podium Watch to season best, runners with at least 3 races. Different courses.
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Muhlenkamp | 18:32.8 Aug 29 | 17:42.5 Oct 10 | −50.3 |
| Eli Schmitmeyer | 18:15.0 Aug 29 | 17:26.9 Nov 7 | −48.1 |
| Keagan Baldridge | 17:46.4 Oct 10 | 16:58.8 Oct 31 | −47.6 |
| Francis Phlipot | 17:52.5 Aug 29 | 17:06.6 Nov 7 | −45.9 |
| Evan Smith | 16:59.4 Aug 29 | 16:25.3 Nov 7 | −34.1 |
Top-7 average by meet
Average of the team's 7 fastest times at each meet where 7 or more ran. Courses differ.
| Date | Meet | Runners | Top-7 average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | Bob Schul Invitational | 23 | 17:13.3 |
| Oct 10 | Ed Leas XC Classic (HS) | 13 | 17:42.8 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Cedarville | 7 | 16:42.3 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Troy | 7 | 16:37.9 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 7 | 17:02.1 |
All-Ohio
- Paxson Bixler All-Ohio First Team
- Samuel Phlipot All-Ohio First Team
- Evan Smith All-Ohio Second Team
Girls · Division IV
Season results
Every meet with girls results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | Bob Schul Invitational | Team score not posted |
| Sep 12 | Piqua Invite Under the Lights (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Sep 26 | Tour De Sewer (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 3 | Best in the West - Botkins Invite (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 10 | Ed Leas XC Classic (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Cedarville | 14th · 336 pts |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Troy | Team score not posted |
Postseason
- District14th · 336 pts
- Regional5 individuals
Season bests
Each runner's fastest 5K this season. "First race on Podium Watch" is their first 2026 race we have; courses differ, so the change is not a like-for-like comparison.
| Athlete | Class | Season best | First race on Podium Watch | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Hoehne | Fr. | 21:29.7 | 22:43.4 Aug 29 | −1:13.7 |
| Averie Kress | So. | 22:18.8 | 24:02.1 Aug 29 | −1:43.3 |
| Madison Schulte | Sr. | 22:56.4 | 24:34.9 Aug 29 | −1:38.5 |
| Delia Goubeaux | So. | 23:29.0 | 24:44.7 Aug 29 | −1:15.7 |
| Grace Caldwell | Jr. | 24:07.6 | 27:02.2 Aug 29 | −2:54.6 |
| Maci Armstrong | Jr. | 25:10.0 | 29:36.4 Aug 29 | −4:26.4 |
Most improved
Biggest drop from first race on Podium Watch to season best, runners with at least 3 races. Different courses.
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maci Armstrong | 29:36.4 Aug 29 | 25:10.0 Sep 12 | −4:26.4 |
| Grace Caldwell | 27:02.2 Aug 29 | 24:07.6 Oct 31 | −2:54.6 |
| Averie Kress | 24:02.1 Aug 29 | 22:18.8 Sep 26 | −1:43.3 |
| Madison Schulte | 24:34.9 Aug 29 | 22:56.4 Sep 12 | −1:38.5 |
| Delia Goubeaux | 24:44.7 Aug 29 | 23:29.0 Oct 10 | −1:15.7 |
From results on Podium Watch, as posted by each meet. Season bests, changes and averages are arithmetic on those times. Podium Watch · podiumwatch.org/teams/russia-russia/