Buckeye Run Report

Winner: Brock Jarrett School:  Lancaster Quote:  “I was just trying to get to the front and be leading going into the stadium the first time and just hold onto the main pack as long as I could.” Highlight: J ust a year ago, Lancaster senior Brock Jarrett finished 68th at the state meet with a time of 16:03. Fast forward to this season, and Jarrett placed 8th overall in an impressive 15:28, marking a major leap in his development as a 5K runner. This performance earns him this

Winner: Ruby Lewis School:  Gahanna Lincoln Quote:  “I had worked really hard this season so I wanted my last state to be a good one!” Highlight:  After the Lady Lions’ incredible season, where they held the number one ranking in the state from start to finish, senior Ruby Lewis capped it off by leading the team to a Division I state title. Following her outstanding performance at Obetz, where she placed 6th in 18:06, Lewis has earned this week’s Runner of the Week award. Ent

The 2025 OHSAA Division I State Championship brought together some of the most talented runners in Ohio, delivering one of the most competitive races in recent memory. With elite individuals, powerhouse programs, and a deep Central Ohio field, the race provided no shortage of excitement from start to finish. Top Five Individual Finishers:  Dom Ellis, Max Friedrich, Ryne Reynolds, Mick Temple, Caden Winship Top Three Team Scorers:  Beavercreek, Perrysburg, Mason The individual

The cross country season has come to a close, and we’re excited to share our thoughts on the 2025 OHSAA Division II Boys State Championship. Before the meet, we predicted the top five finishers would be Landon Kimmel, Latrell Hughes, Will Wells, Crew McDaniel, and Jacob Proctor, with Lexington, Hudson, and Bowling Green projected as the top three teams. While we correctly anticipated strong performances from Kimmel and Proctor, perfect weather conditions and new athletes in t

The Division II Girls State Championship closed out a season of superb racing for teams and individuals across Ohio. With a stacked field representing multiple regions, Central Ohio’s strength was clear as both the individual and team champions came from programs that had already delivered dominant performances at the Pickerington North Regional a week earlier. After a long season of hard work, it was rewarding to see so many athletes reap the benefits of their training. The

The Division I girls state championship did not disappoint in the slightest. Prior to the race, we laid out our projections for the top five individuals and top three teams. These included familiar names such as Elena Aldrink, Katy Zang, Kaitlyn Reese, Brooke Chapman, and Natalie Fouts, along with Central Ohio powerhouses Gahanna Lincoln, Hilliard Davidson, and Olentangy Liberty. While several of our projected favorites lived up to expectations, the sheer depth of talent made

Winner: Logan Behm School:  Hilliard Darby Quote:  “Our team has come a long way over the last few years… Darby will be going to NXR, and my goals there are to PR and compete well” Highlight: Hilliard Darby junior Logan Behm had his breakout race at the regional meet, finishing as runner-up and earning our “Runner of the Week” award. After a strong track season, Behm’s performances seemed to level out during the cross country season, until he showed out in a big way for his t

Winner: Abigail Young School:  Gahanna Lincoln Quote:  “Looking ahead, I plan to keep working hard and growing until I reach my goals” Highlight: It was a standout day for Gahanna Lincoln junior Abigail Young at the regional meet, where she placed eighth overall and helped lead her team to a regional title as their second scorer. After an impressive season that included an 18:04 finish at the Celtic Clash and a third-place finish in her conference, Young impressed once again

Brock Jarrett:  The Lancaster senior and recent Ohio State commit broke out at the state meet, finishing eighth in Division I. Khalid Ghuled:  The Westerville North senior capped off his breakout season with a 29th-place finish in the Division I state meet. Grant Hamilton:  The Canal Winchester senior carried his regional title momentum to a third-place finish in the Division II state meet. Michael Kinzer:  The Dublin Scioto senior closed out a strong postseason with a fourth

Brooke Chapman:  The Olentangy Orange senior finished as runner-up in the Division I state meet. Kaitlyn Van Zandt:  The Bishop Watterson sophomore placed fifth in the Division II state meet, helping propel her team to a state title. Beth Baker:  The Upper Arlington freshman was the highest-placing underclassman in the Division I state meet, finishing 14th. Ruby Lewis:  The Gahanna Lincoln senior finished sixth in the Division I state meet, helping her team cap off an incredi

With several new faces rising and one clear frontrunner leading the way, the Division II girls race at Fortress Obetz is set to deliver plenty of excitement. Athens standout Sophia Szolosi headlines the field, while a tightly packed group of contenders and balanced team battles promise to keep things interesting behind her. Top 5 Individual Finisher Projections: Sophia Szolosi, Lucy Rush, Anna Prusak, Teegan Kennedy, Kylah Meyer Top 3 Individual Team Projections: Bishop Watte

Division II looks a bit different this year after the statewide realignment, with several new teams entering the mix and a familiar star headlining the field. Last year’s Division I state champion Landon Kimmel leads a reshaped group that blends returning contenders with fresh faces eager to make their mark at Fortress Obetz. With perfect weather in the forecast and plenty of storylines to follow, this year’s race has all the makings of a memorable one. Top 5 Individual Finis

The Division I boys race is stacked with talent from top to bottom and features one of the most exciting individual title battles in years. Three nationally ranked runners lead the charge, each capable of putting together a state championship performance. With several sub-15-minute athletes and powerhouse programs all converging on Fortress Obetz, the potential for a historic race is sky-high. Top 5 Individual Finisher Projections: Mick Temple, Max Friedrich, Dom Ellis, Ryne

The Division I girls state championship is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races of the weekend. With several of the state’s top-ranked individuals and powerhouse Central Ohio programs all converging on Obetz, the potential for fast times and tight team battles is sky-high. Expect a mix of breakout performances and veteran poise from some of the best runners in the country. Top 5 Individual Finisher Projections: Elena Aldrink, Katy Zang, Kaitlyn Reese, Brooke Cha

The Division 2 boys’ regional at Pickerington North featured both a standout individual performance at the front and a tightly contested battle for team advancement. With state meet spots on the line, the race brought major breakthroughs, late-race drama, and several teams pushing their depth runners to the limit. Top 5 Individual Finishers: Grant Hamilton, Michael Kinzer, Luke Rettenberger, Marcus Adelman, Jack Hangen State Qualifying Teams: Bishop Watterson, New Philadelphi

The Division 2 girls’ regional at Pickerington North delivered both dominance at the front and tight battles throughout the team standings. With individual star power headlining the race and several programs fighting to keep their seasons alive, the stakes were high from the opening gun. What followed was a showcase of elite talent, rising underclassmen, and defining moments that shaped the state meet field. Top 5 Individual Finishers: Sophia Szolosi, Kaitlyn Van Zandt, Lucy

The Division 1 boys’ regional at Pickerington North delivered one of the most dramatic and unpredictable races of the postseason. With individual breakthroughs, late-race surges, and teams rising at the perfect moment, the meet reshaped expectations heading into the state championship. Top 5 Individual Finishers: Mick Temple, Logan Behm, Austin Benedict, Casey Carlos, Calvin Watson State Qualifying Teams: Dublin Jerome, Hilliard Darby, Westerville North, Thomas Worthington, O

The Division 1 regional girls’ race at Pickerington North brought both expected dominance at the front and meaningful movement throughout the pack. With state berths on the line, top individuals delivered statement performances, while several teams had to rely on depth and composure to secure their advancement to Fortress Obetz. Top 5 Individual Finishers: Elena Aldrink, Katy Zang, Harper Allen, Natalie Fouts, Brooke Chapman State Qualifying Teams: Gahanna Lincoln, Hilliard D

Note: The top two vote-getters will earn “Runner of the Week” honors. Calvin Watson:  The Thomas Worthington freshman phenom ran a stellar 15:27, good for fifth place in Division 1. Logan Behm:  The Hilliard Darby junior turned heads with a major PR of 15:18, earning Division 1 regional runner-up honors. Ben Canales:  The Dublin Coffman junior ensured their streak of individual qualifiers stayed alive, placing ninth in Division 1 with a substantial PR of 15:33. Austin Benedic

Note: The top two vote-getters will earn “Runner of the Week” honors. Katy Zang:  The Teays Valley junior returned to the regional meet triumphantly, finishing as the Division 1 runner-up and earning a major season best. Abigail Young:  The Gahanna Lincoln junior put together a strong performance, finishing eighth overall to help her team win the Division 1 region title. Addison Caudill:  The Licking Heights senior finished ninth in Division 1, running a strong mark and punch