2026 Cross Country Banquet Pack
Van Wert
Built from 8 meets on Podium Watch. Missing a meet? Send the results.
Podium Watch awards
- Finalist Quintin Parrish Boys Division III Athlete of the Year
- Finalist Symphony Schuerman Girls Division III Athlete of the Year
- Finalist Bob Spath Girls Division III Coach of the Year
- Finalist Van Wert Girls Division III Team of the Year
Seniors
Boys · Division III
Season results
Every meet with boys results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Columbus Grove Invitational (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 1st · 45 pts |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 2nd · 117 pts |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 9th · 292 pts |
Postseason
- District1st · 45 pts
- Regional2nd · 117 pts
- State9th · 292 pts
9th at State, Division III 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Scott | Fr. | 16:17.0 | 16:17.0 Oct 3 | |
| Calvin Byrum | So. | 16:29.9 | 16:53.4 Oct 3 | −23.5 |
| Quintin Parrish | Sr. | 16:38.7 | 16:38.7 Oct 3 | |
| Alex Bauer | Jr. | 16:38.7 | 16:53.9 Oct 3 | −15.2 |
| Harrison Sloan | Sr. | 16:42.5 | 16:57.3 Oct 3 | −14.8 |
| Nate Drerup | Fr. | 17:00.0 | 17:09.0 Oct 3 | −09.0 |
| Isaak Castillo | Sr. | 17:39.0 | 17:39.0 Oct 3 | |
| Braxton Sadzewicz | Fr. | 17:40.8 | One race | |
| Kyzic Seekings | Fr. | 17:48.7 | 17:48.7 Oct 3 | |
| Owen Bates | Sr. | 18:23.8 | One race | |
| Jayden White | Jr. | 18:24.6 | One race | |
| Dawson Bowman | Fr. | 18:44.8 | One race | |
| Nash Hillery | So. | 18:58.1 | One race | |
| Blaine Baxter | So. | 19:03.7 | One race | |
| Noah Hillery | Sr. | 19:04.1 | One race | |
| Braden Miller | So. | 19:08.4 | One race | |
| Cam Laukhuf | So. | 19:11.9 | One race | |
| Nate Hill | So. | 19:13.2 | One race | |
| Nate Bowen | Sr. | 19:45.4 | One race | |
| Luke Kramer | Fr. | 19:46.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Byrum | 16:53.4 Oct 3 | 16:29.9 Oct 24 | −23.5 |
| Alex Bauer | 16:53.9 Oct 3 | 16:38.7 Oct 24 | −15.2 |
| Harrison Sloan | 16:57.3 Oct 3 | 16:42.5 Oct 24 | −14.8 |
| Nate Drerup | 17:09.0 Oct 3 | 17:00.0 Oct 24 | −09.0 |
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 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 19 | 16:55.5 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 7 | 16:56.5 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 7 | 17:18.7 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 7 | 17:37.9 |
Girls · Division III
Season results
Every meet with girls results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Celina Rotary XC Invite | Team score not posted | |
| Sep 12 | Tiffin XC Carnival (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Sep 19 | Blue & Gold Invitational (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | Team score not posted |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 1st · 42 pts |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 3rd · 126 pts |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 12th · 287 pts |
Postseason
- District1st · 42 pts
- Regional3rd · 126 pts
- State12th · 287 pts
12th at State, Division III 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle Byrum | Sr. | 19:05.0 | 20:23.50 | −1:18.5 |
| Symphony Schuerman | Jr. | 19:41.0 | 19:46.6 Oct 3 | −05.6 |
| Jasleen Sharma | So. | 20:10.2 | 20:14.4 Oct 3 | −04.2 |
| Ruby Dicke | So. | 20:29.2 | 20:29.2 Sep 12 | |
| Ava Keuneke | Fr. | 20:37.0 | 20:37.0 Oct 3 | |
| Faith Stoller | So. | 20:40.9 | 20:40.9 Oct 3 | |
| Whitney Holliday | So. | 21:34.7 | 21:50.8 Sep 12 | −16.1 |
| Keiley Welch | Fr. | 21:47.0 | One race | |
| Kyah Wilhelm | Fr. | 21:55.0 | One race | |
| Sophia Stoller | Fr. | 23:01.6 | One race | |
| Lizzie Spath | Sr. | 25:03.7 | One race | |
| Lydia Steinecker | Fr. | 25:19.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle Byrum | 20:23.50 | 19:05.0 Oct 24 | −1:18.5 |
| Whitney Holliday | 21:50.8 Sep 12 | 21:34.7 Nov 7 | −16.1 |
| Symphony Schuerman | 19:46.6 Oct 3 | 19:41.0 Oct 24 | −05.6 |
| Jasleen Sharma | 20:14.4 Oct 3 | 20:10.2 Oct 24 | −04.2 |
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 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 9 | 20:46.4 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 7 | 20:34.1 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 7 | 20:43.4 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 7 | 20:36.0 |
All-Ohio
- Noelle Byrum All-Ohio Second Team
- Symphony Schuerman All-Ohio Second Team
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/van-wert-van-wert-1596/