Ohio high school cross country
West Liberty-Salem
West Liberty · Boys Division III · Girls Division IV
- 4th at State, Division III Boys, 232 pts
- 14th at State, Division IV Girls, 334 pts
- 14 state qualifiers
- 2 All-Ohio
Postseason path
- District3rd · 81 pts
- Regional2nd · 97 pts
- State4th · 232 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 16:37.7 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Asher ColeClass of 202815:22.8Season best, Bear Den DashAll-Ohio First Team
- Brayan GullettClass of 202815:39.5Season best, Bear Den DashAll-Ohio Second Team
- Zeke LongshoreClass of 202816:44.2Season best, Regional - Troy
- Eric HooverClass of 202916:52.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Owen HardwickClass of 202817:06.2Season best, Columbus Grove Invitational (HS)
- Zeke LauckClass of 203017:18.1Season best, Regional - Troy
- Gauge LeeClass of 202817:20.6Season best, Piqua Invite Under the Lights (HS)
- Milo MatthewsClass of 203017:47.4Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Zeke SiddersClass of 202717:51.4Season best, Regional - Troy
- Liam HarringtonClass of 203018:29.3Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Raylan WulfClass of 203018:41.6Season best, Piqua Invite Under the Lights (HS)
- Daniel ErneClass of 202818:59.4Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Walker WilliamsClass of 203019:00.0Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Zac CarterClass of 202719:14.7Season best, Ohio Caverns XC Invitational (HS)
- Isaiah BarthClass of 202919:30.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Connor WatsonClass of 203024:03.8Season best, Bob Schul Invitational
- Jude RobertsClass of 203032:06.8Season best, Bob Schul Invitational
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 4th | 232 |
| Regional - TroyOct 31 | 2nd | 97 |
| District - CedarvilleOct 24 | 3rd | 81 |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Ohio Caverns XC Invitational (HS)Sep 26 | Team score not posted | |
| Piqua Invite Under the Lights (HS)Sep 12 | Team score not posted | |
| Columbus Grove Invitational (HS)Sep 5 | Team score not posted | |
| Bob Schul InvitationalAug 29 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asher ColeBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 15:22.8 |
| 2 | Brayan GullettBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 15:39.5 |
| 3 | Zeke LongshoreRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 16:44.2 |
| 4 | Eric HooverBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:52.8 |
| 5 | Owen HardwickColumbus Grove Invitational (HS), Sep 5 2026 | 17:06.2 |
| 6 | Zeke LauckRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 17:18.1 |
| 7 | Gauge LeePiqua Invite Under the Lights (HS), Sep 12 2026 | 17:20.6 |
| 8 | Milo MatthewsBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:47.4 |
| 9 | Zeke SiddersRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 17:51.4 |
| 10 | Liam HarringtonBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:29.3 |
Postseason path
- District3rd · 113 pts
- Regional4th · 142 pts
- State14th · 334 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 20:46.4 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Isla LeichtyClass of 202819:34.5Season best, Regional - Troy
- Addi WallenClass of 202819:36.2Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Elin LeichtyClass of 203020:11.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Elia MatthewsClass of 202920:53.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Hattie JacobsClass of 202721:23.0Season best, State Championships
- Charlee AlbersClass of 202921:52.7Season best, State Championships
- Olive MatthewsClass of 202821:53.4Season best, State Championships
- Mia DooleyClass of 202922:38.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Emily FinchClass of 203023:40.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 14th | 334 |
| Regional - TroyOct 31 | 4th | 142 |
| District - CedarvilleOct 24 | 3rd | 113 |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Bob Schul InvitationalAug 29 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isla LeichtyRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 19:34.5 |
| 2 | Addi WallenBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 19:36.2 |
| 3 | Elin LeichtyBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:11.8 |
| 4 | Elia MatthewsBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:53.1 |
| 5 | Hattie JacobsState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 21:23.0 |
| 6 | Charlee AlbersState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 21:52.7 |
| 7 | Olive MatthewsState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 21:53.4 |
| 8 | Mia DooleyBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 22:38.1 |
| 9 | Emily FinchBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 23:40.9 |
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