
2026 Cross Country Banquet Pack
St. Francis DeSALES
Built from 6 meets on Podium Watch. Missing a meet? Send the results.
Seniors
Boys · Division II
Season results
Every meet with boys results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | Team score not posted |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Hilliard Darby | 2nd · 56 pts |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 5th · 169 pts |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 20th · 391 pts |
Postseason
- District2nd · 56 pts
- Regional5th · 169 pts
- State20th · 391 pts
20th at State, Division II 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Steele | Sr. | 15:26.3 | 15:37.9 Oct 3 | −11.6 |
| Isaac Reash | Sr. | 15:43.8 | 16:02.2 Oct 3 | −18.4 |
| Henry Rizek | So. | 16:31.8 | 16:34.9 Oct 3 | −03.1 |
| Declan Shepardson | Sr. | 16:35.8 | 17:11.1 Oct 3 | −35.3 |
| Caleb Shelton | Fr. | 17:19.7 | 17:49.0 Oct 3 | −29.3 |
| James Morris | So. | 17:23.2 | 17:57.1 Oct 3 | −33.9 |
| Sam Shoemaker | Sr. | 18:15.9 | 18:15.9 Oct 3 | |
| Nicky Lavoie | So. | 18:21.1 | One race | |
| Colin Bishop | So. | 18:38.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declan Shepardson | 17:11.1 Oct 3 | 16:35.8 Oct 24 | −35.3 |
| James Morris | 17:57.1 Oct 3 | 17:23.2 Oct 24 | −33.9 |
| Caleb Shelton | 17:49.0 Oct 3 | 17:19.7 Oct 24 | −29.3 |
| Isaac Reash | 16:02.2 Oct 3 | 15:43.8 Oct 24 | −18.4 |
| Lucas Steele | 15:37.9 Oct 3 | 15:26.3 Oct 24 | −11.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | 9 | 17:04.0 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Hilliard Darby | 7 | 16:48.9 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 7 | 17:00.7 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 7 | 17:14.8 |
All-Ohio
- Lucas Steele All-Ohio Second Team
- Isaac Reash All-Ohio Second Team
Girls · Division II
Season results
Every meet with girls results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | Ernie Watts (Central Ohio Cross Country) Invitational | Team score not posted |
| Sep 26 | Midwest Catholic Cross Country Championships (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | Team score not posted |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Hilliard Darby | 3rd · 75 pts |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 5th · 194 pts |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 23rd · 527 pts |
Postseason
- District3rd · 75 pts
- Regional5th · 194 pts
- State23rd · 527 pts
23rd at State, Division II Girls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasha Vura | Sr. | 19:29.7 | 21:29.2 Sep 19 | −1:59.5 |
| Maria Haunn | Sr. | 19:34.7 | 20:37.7 Oct 3 | −1:03.0 |
| Gabby Dages | Sr. | 20:03.0 | 20:51.2 Sep 26 | −48.2 |
| Lydia Purdy | So. | 20:28.1 | 20:49.3 Sep 26 | −21.2 |
| Lillian Young | So. | 20:30.3 | 21:02.8 Oct 3 | −32.5 |
| Lucy Aaron | Fr. | 21:02.4 | 21:07.8 Oct 3 | −05.4 |
| Evelyn Bishop | Sr. | 21:18.3 | 21:39.1 Oct 3 | −20.8 |
| Ellie Flanagan | Fr. | 21:22.8 | 21:44.0 Sep 26 | −21.2 |
| Kathleen Heil | So. | 21:23.2 | 21:35.5 Oct 3 | −12.3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasha Vura | 21:29.2 Sep 19 | 19:29.7 Oct 24 | −1:59.5 |
| Maria Haunn | 20:37.7 Oct 3 | 19:34.7 Oct 31 | −1:03.0 |
| Gabby Dages | 20:51.2 Sep 26 | 20:03.0 Nov 7 | −48.2 |
| Lillian Young | 21:02.8 Oct 3 | 20:30.3 Oct 31 | −32.5 |
| Lydia Purdy | 20:49.3 Sep 26 | 20:28.1 Oct 31 | −21.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Hilliard Darby | 7 | 20:33.2 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 7 | 20:32.5 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 7 | 20:45.1 |
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/st-francis-desales-columbus-1348/