Ohio high school cross country
St. Francis DeSALES
Columbus · Boys Division II · Girls Division II
- 20th at State, Division II Boys, 391 pts
- 23rd at State, Division II Girls, 527 pts
- 14 state qualifiers
- 2 All-Ohio
Postseason path
- District2nd · 56 pts
- Regional5th · 169 pts
- State20th · 391 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 16:45.2 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Lucas SteeleClass of 202715:26.3Season best, District - Hilliard DarbyAll-Ohio Second Team
- Isaac ReashClass of 202715:43.8Season best, District - Hilliard DarbyAll-Ohio Second Team
- Henry RizekClass of 202916:31.8Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Declan ShepardsonClass of 202716:35.8Season best, District - Hilliard Darby
- Caleb SheltonClass of 203017:19.7Season best, District - Hilliard Darby
- James MorrisClass of 202917:23.2Season best, District - Hilliard Darby
- Sam ShoemakerClass of 202718:15.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Nicky LavoieClass of 202918:21.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Colin BishopClass of 202918:38.0Season best, Bear Den Dash
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 20th | 391 |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 5th | 169 |
| District - Hilliard DarbyOct 24 | 2nd | 56 |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas SteeleDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 15:26.3 |
| 2 | Isaac ReashDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 15:43.8 |
| 3 | Henry RizekRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 16:31.8 |
| 4 | Declan ShepardsonDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 16:35.8 |
| 5 | Caleb SheltonDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 17:19.7 |
| 6 | James MorrisDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 17:23.2 |
| 7 | Sam ShoemakerBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:15.9 |
| 8 | Nicky LavoieBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:21.1 |
| 9 | Colin BishopBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:38.0 |
Postseason path
- District3rd · 75 pts
- Regional5th · 194 pts
- State23rd · 527 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 20:20.9 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Dasha VuraClass of 202719:29.7Season best, District - Hilliard Darby
- Maria HaunnClass of 202719:34.7Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Gabby DagesClass of 202720:03.0Season best, State Championships
- Lydia PurdyClass of 202920:28.1Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Lillian YoungClass of 202920:30.3Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Lucy AaronClass of 203021:02.4Season best, District - Hilliard Darby
- Evelyn BishopClass of 202721:18.3Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Ellie FlanaganClass of 203021:22.8Season best, District - Hilliard Darby
- Kathleen HeilClass of 202921:23.2Season best, District - Hilliard Darby
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 23rd | 527 |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 5th | 194 |
| District - Hilliard DarbyOct 24 | 3rd | 75 |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Midwest Catholic Cross Country Championships (HS)Sep 26 | Team score not posted | |
| Ernie Watts (Central Ohio Cross Country) InvitationalSep 19 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dasha VuraDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 19:29.7 |
| 2 | Maria HaunnRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 19:34.7 |
| 3 | Gabby DagesState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 20:03.0 |
| 4 | Lydia PurdyRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 20:28.1 |
| 5 | Lillian YoungRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 20:30.3 |
| 6 | Lucy AaronDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 21:02.4 |
| 7 | Evelyn BishopRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 21:18.3 |
| 8 | Ellie FlanaganDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 21:22.8 |
| 9 | Kathleen HeilDistrict - Hilliard Darby, Oct 24 2026 | 21:23.2 |
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