Ohio high school cross country
Van Wert
Van Wert · Boys Division III · Girls Division III
- 9th at State, Division III Boys, 292 pts
- 12th at State, Division III Girls, 287 pts
- 14 state qualifiers
- 2 All-Ohio
- On the Podium Watch front page
Postseason path
- District1st · 45 pts
- Regional2nd · 117 pts
- State9th · 292 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 16:46.5 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Oliver ScottClass of 203016:17.0Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Calvin ByrumClass of 202916:29.9Season best, District - Columbus Grove
- Quintin ParrishClass of 202716:38.7Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Alex BauerClass of 202816:38.7Season best, District - Columbus Grove
- Harrison SloanClass of 202716:42.5Season best, District - Columbus Grove
- Nate DrerupClass of 203017:00.0Season best, District - Columbus Grove
- Isaak CastilloClass of 202717:39.0Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Braxton SadzewiczClass of 203017:40.8Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Kyzic SeekingsClass of 203017:48.7Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Owen BatesClass of 202718:23.8Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Jayden WhiteClass of 202818:24.6Season best, Columbus Grove Invitational (HS)
- Dawson BowmanClass of 203018:44.8Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Nash HilleryClass of 202918:58.1Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Blaine BaxterClass of 202919:03.7Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Noah HilleryClass of 202719:04.1Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Braden MillerClass of 202919:08.4Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Cam LaukhufClass of 202919:11.9Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Nate HillClass of 202919:13.2Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Nate BowenClass of 202719:45.4Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Luke KramerClass of 203019:46.4Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 9th | 292 |
| Regional - TiffinOct 31 | 2nd | 117 |
| District - Columbus GroveOct 24 | 1st | 45 |
| Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)Oct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Columbus Grove Invitational (HS)Sep 5 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver ScottKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 16:17.0 |
| 2 | Calvin ByrumDistrict - Columbus Grove, Oct 24 2026 | 16:29.9 |
| 3 | Quintin ParrishKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 16:38.7 |
| 4 | Alex BauerDistrict - Columbus Grove, Oct 24 2026 | 16:38.7 |
| 5 | Harrison SloanDistrict - Columbus Grove, Oct 24 2026 | 16:42.5 |
| 6 | Nate DrerupDistrict - Columbus Grove, Oct 24 2026 | 17:00.0 |
| 7 | Isaak CastilloKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 17:39.0 |
| 8 | Braxton SadzewiczKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 17:40.8 |
| 9 | Kyzic SeekingsKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 17:48.7 |
| 10 | Owen BatesKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 18:23.8 |
Postseason path
- District1st · 42 pts
- Regional3rd · 126 pts
- State12th · 287 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 20:19.7 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Noelle ByrumClass of 202719:05.0Season best, District - Columbus GroveAll-Ohio Second Team
- Symphony SchuermanClass of 202819:41.0Season best, District - Columbus GroveAll-Ohio Second Team
- Jasleen SharmaClass of 202920:10.2Season best, District - Columbus Grove
- Ruby DickeClass of 202920:29.2Season best, Tiffin XC Carnival (HS)
- Ava KeunekeClass of 203020:37.0Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Faith StollerClass of 202920:40.9Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Whitney HollidayClass of 202921:34.7Season best, State Championships
- Keiley WelchClass of 203021:47.0Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Kyah WilhelmClass of 203021:55.0Season best, Blue & Gold Invitational (HS)
- Sophia StollerClass of 203023:01.6Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Lizzie SpathClass of 202725:03.7Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
- Lydia SteineckerClass of 203025:19.7Season best, Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 12th | 287 |
| Regional - TiffinOct 31 | 3rd | 126 |
| District - Columbus GroveOct 24 | 1st | 42 |
| Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)Oct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Blue & Gold Invitational (HS)Sep 19 | Team score not posted | |
| Tiffin XC Carnival (HS)Sep 12 | Team score not posted | |
| Celina Rotary XC Invite | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noelle ByrumDistrict - Columbus Grove, Oct 24 2026 | 19:05.0 |
| 2 | Symphony SchuermanDistrict - Columbus Grove, Oct 24 2026 | 19:41.0 |
| 3 | Jasleen SharmaDistrict - Columbus Grove, Oct 24 2026 | 20:10.2 |
| 4 | Ruby DickeTiffin XC Carnival (HS), Sep 12 2026 | 20:29.2 |
| 5 | Ava KeunekeKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 20:37.0 |
| 6 | Faith StollerKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 20:40.9 |
| 7 | Whitney HollidayState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 21:34.7 |
| 8 | Keiley WelchKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 21:47.0 |
| 9 | Kyah WilhelmBlue & Gold Invitational (HS), Sep 19 2026 | 21:55.0 |
| 10 | Sophia StollerKalida Wildcat Invite (HS), Oct 3 2026 | 23:01.6 |
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