2026 Cross Country
Van Wert
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Boys · Division III
Season results
| Date | Meet | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Boys · Division III
Postseason
District1st · 45 pts
Regional2nd · 117 pts
State9th · 292 pts
9th at State, Division III Boys
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Boys · Division III
Season bests 1/3
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Scott | Fr. | 16:17.0 | 16:17.0 |
| Calvin Byrum | So. | 16:29.9 | 16:53.4 |
| Quintin Parrish | Sr. | 16:38.7 | 16:38.7 |
| Alex Bauer | Jr. | 16:38.7 | 16:53.9 |
| Harrison Sloan | Sr. | 16:42.5 | 16:57.3 |
| Nate Drerup | Fr. | 17:00.0 | 17:09.0 |
| Isaak Castillo | Sr. | 17:39.0 | 17:39.0 |
| Braxton Sadzewicz | Fr. | 17:40.8 | – |
Different courses.
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Boys · Division III
Season bests 2/3
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyzic Seekings | Fr. | 17:48.7 | 17:48.7 |
| Owen Bates | Sr. | 18:23.8 | – |
| Jayden White | Jr. | 18:24.6 | – |
| Dawson Bowman | Fr. | 18:44.8 | – |
| Nash Hillery | So. | 18:58.1 | – |
| Blaine Baxter | So. | 19:03.7 | – |
| Noah Hillery | Sr. | 19:04.1 | – |
| Braden Miller | So. | 19:08.4 | – |
Different courses.
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Boys · Division III
Season bests 3/3
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Laukhuf | So. | 19:11.9 | – |
| Nate Hill | So. | 19:13.2 | – |
| Nate Bowen | Sr. | 19:45.4 | – |
| Luke Kramer | Fr. | 19:46.4 | – |
Different courses.
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Boys · Division III
Most improved
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Byrum | 16:53.4 | 16:29.9 | −23.5 |
| Alex Bauer | 16:53.9 | 16:38.7 | −15.2 |
| Harrison Sloan | 16:57.3 | 16:42.5 | −14.8 |
| Nate Drerup | 17:09.0 | 17:00.0 | −09.0 |
First race on Podium Watch to season best, at least 3 races. Different courses.
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Boys · Division III
Top-7 average by meet
| Date | Meet | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 16:55.5 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 16:56.5 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 17:18.7 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 17:37.9 |
Meets where 7 or more ran. Courses differ.
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Girls · Division III
Season results
| Date | Meet | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Girls · Division III
Postseason
District1st · 42 pts
Regional3rd · 126 pts
State12th · 287 pts
12th at State, Division III Girls
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Girls · Division III
Season bests 1/2
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle Byrum | Sr. | 19:05.0 | 20:23.50 |
| Symphony Schuerman | Jr. | 19:41.0 | 19:46.6 |
| Jasleen Sharma | So. | 20:10.2 | 20:14.4 |
| Ruby Dicke | So. | 20:29.2 | 20:29.2 |
| Ava Keuneke | Fr. | 20:37.0 | 20:37.0 |
| Faith Stoller | So. | 20:40.9 | 20:40.9 |
| Whitney Holliday | So. | 21:34.7 | 21:50.8 |
| Keiley Welch | Fr. | 21:47.0 | – |
Different courses.
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Girls · Division III
Season bests 2/2
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyah Wilhelm | Fr. | 21:55.0 | – |
| Sophia Stoller | Fr. | 23:01.6 | – |
| Lizzie Spath | Sr. | 25:03.7 | – |
| Lydia Steinecker | Fr. | 25:19.7 | – |
Different courses.
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Girls · Division III
Most improved
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle Byrum | 20:23.50 | 19:05.0 | −1:18.5 |
| Whitney Holliday | 21:50.8 | 21:34.7 | −16.1 |
| Symphony Schuerman | 19:46.6 | 19:41.0 | −05.6 |
| Jasleen Sharma | 20:14.4 | 20:10.2 | −04.2 |
First race on Podium Watch to season best, at least 3 races. Different courses.
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Girls · Division III
Top-7 average by meet
| Date | Meet | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 20:46.4 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 20:34.1 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 20:43.4 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 20:36.0 |
Meets where 7 or more ran. Courses differ.
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Girls · Division III
All-Ohio
- Noelle ByrumAll-Ohio Second Team
- Symphony SchuermanAll-Ohio Second Team
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Awards
- Quintin ParrishFinalist, Boys Division III Athlete of the Year
- Symphony SchuermanFinalist, Girls Division III Athlete of the Year
- Bob SpathFinalist, Girls Division III Coach of the Year
- Van WertFinalist, Girls Division III Team of the Year
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Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Harrison Sloan
Season best16:42.5OHSAA District - Columbus Grove
Races on Podium Watch4
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 16:57.3 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 16:42.5 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 17:12.4 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 17:13.6 |
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Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Isaak Castillo
Season best17:39.0Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
Races on Podium Watch3
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 17:39.0 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 18:48.0 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 20:11.4 |
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Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Lizzie Spath
Season best25:03.7Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
Races on Podium Watch1
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 25:03.7 |
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Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Nate Bowen
Season best19:45.4Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
Races on Podium Watch1
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 19:45.4 |
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Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Noah Hillery
Season best19:04.1Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
Races on Podium Watch1
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 19:04.1 |
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Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Noelle Byrum
Season best19:05.0OHSAA District - Columbus Grove
Races on Podium Watch5
HonorAll-Ohio Second Team
| Celina Rotary XC Invite | 20:23.50 | |
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 19:17.3 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 19:05.0 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 19:25.6 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 19:39.0 |
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Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Owen Bates
Season best18:23.8Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
Races on Podium Watch1
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 18:23.8 |
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Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Quintin Parrish
Season best16:38.7Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS)
Races on Podium Watch4
| Oct 3 | Kalida Wildcat Invite (HS) | 16:38.7 |
| Oct 24 | OHSAA District - Columbus Grove | 16:53.1 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Tiffin | 17:08.5 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 17:20.9 |
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2026 Cross Country
Thank you
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