Boys Division 1
Team Virtual Meets- Season Bests Season Average
Individuals Not on Qualifying Teams
1213 Austin Fasciana 12 Avon 1214 Tim Villari 12 Avon Lake 1215 Andrew Schille 12 Cincinnati Oak Hills 1216 Jt Mackay 11 Clayton Northmont 1217 Brandon Green 12 Eastlake North 1218 Isaiah Gaines 10 Findlay 1219 Louis Guardiola 12 Fremont Ross 1220 Eric McCabe 12 Hilliard Bradley 1221 Daniel Reynolds 10 Hilliard Darby 1222 Gavin Gaynor 10 Hudson 1223 Kyle Mau 11 Hudson 1224 Andrew Lake 12 Kings Mills Kings 1225 Nick Boatman 12 Lakewood 1226 Stephen Sparks 12 Lancaster 1227 Adam Wise 12 Lancaster 1228 Ben Call 12 Liberty Twp. Lakota East 1229 Zac Thaxton 12 Macedonia Nordonia 1230 Dylan Dombi 12 Medina 1231 Colin Theis 10 Medina Buckeye 1232 Toby Hardwick 12 Newark 1233 Quentin Howell 12 Norwalk 1234 Andrew Jordan 10 Pataskala Watkins Memorial 1235 Zach Zimmerman 11 Pickerington North 1236 Justin Reynolds 12 Rocky River 1237 Kevin Blank 12 Solon 1238 Patrick Ferguson 12 Tallmadge 1239 Brandon Gibson 12 Tiffin Columbian 1240 Tyler Lewis 12 Tiffin Columbian 1241 George McCartney 11 Toledo Central Catholic 1242 Tevin Brown 11 Toledo St. John's Jesuit 1243 Stephen Jones 10 Troy 1244 Branden Nosker 12 Troy 1245 Jacob Kernell 11 Uniontown Lake 1246 Jake Brumfield 12 Vandalia Butler 1247 Ryan Sullivan 12 Warren Howland 1248 Kevin White 11 Wooster
OhioMilesplit Team Predictions by Mark Stonecipher
St. Xavier should repeat as the D1 State Champions. They were atop the last OATCC State poll and won the Troy Regional with 38 points. They are experienced. They are led by two very talented Senior runners, Michael Hall and Evan Stifel. Hall won the Troy Regional in 15:29.13. Stifel was just .14 seconds back of Hall with a time of 15:29.27. Junior Michael Vitucci is their 3rd runner. Vitucci ran 5th at Regionals just 17 seconds back of Stifel. Their 4th and 5th runners are Juniors Brad Eagan 14th (16:06.29) and Cole Grabowski 16th (16:13.49).
Dublin Jerome is the pick for the number two spot on the podium. They have been running very well all season and won the Pickerington Regional with 66 points. Jerome is led by the Pickerington Regional runner up, Senior Jake Mandel. Mandel ran 15:48.24. The teams number two runner is Senior Mitchell Leitch who ran 5th at Regionals with a time of 16:02.46. Another Senior, Chase Stewart ran 3rd for the team with his 10th place finish (16:12.69). Their 4th runner is Sophomore Bradley Davis who was 14th in the Region, just 5 seconds back of Stewart in 16:17.75. The team’s position on the podium could come down to their number 5 runner, Senior Nick Schleter who ran 35th at Regionals (16:56.96).
Mason will be 3rd and just may edge Jerome for 2nd. They were second to St. Xavier in the Troy Regional with 61 points. All five runners were in the top 25. They are an experienced team, placing 2nd at State last year with five returners. The team was led at Regionals by Junior Nick Grismer who ran 3rd in a time of 15:35.55, just 6 seconds off the lead. The number two runner, Senior Tom Clark led the team at State last year running 19th. He was 6th at Regionals (15:50.38). Number three for Mason is another returner from last year, Senior Zac Thompson. 11th at Regionals (16:01.44). The number four runner is Junior Tommy Stewart. (22nd, 16:23.81). Their 5th runner is another State returner, Dylan McElhenny. McEhenny was 28th at Regionals (16:29.70).
The number four team should be Boardman. Boardman won the Youngstown Regional with 94 points and are led by Senior Mark Hadley, the Regional Winner in 15:22.50. Hadley was 6th at State last year and is favored to be atop the podium this year. The teams number two runner is another Senior, Alan Burns. Burns was 7th at Regionals (16:05.06). Sophomore Nathan Hadley ran 3rd for the team at Regionals (19th, 16:39.60). The number four and five runners are Seniors Justin Maroni (34th, 16:53.57) and Jacob Kelly (46th, 17:04.88).
Hilliard Davidson was 5th last year at State and should return to the podium with another 5th place finish. They were ranked third in the last OATCC poll and were second to Jerome at Regionals scoring 100. Their strength is their top two runners who ran 3rd and 4th at Regionals and are both State returners. Junior Colin Burdette (20th 2012 State) led the team with a 15:55.78 and Senior Garrett Knapik (37th 2013 State) was just 6 seconds back in 16:01.41. Their place on the podium will be determined by the showing of their number 3-5 Junior runners. Luke Hoover (17th, 16:35.32). Ryan Whitney (34th, 16:56.64). Johnny McKeown (42nd, 17:09.25).
Individuals to Watch
1. Mark Hadley Boardman
2. Garrett Crichlow Twinsburg
3. Andrew Johnston Olentangy Liberty
4. Brandon Gibson Columbian
5. Jake Mandel Dublin Jerome
6. Nick Elswick Chardon
7. Colin Burdette Hilliard Davidson
8. Nick Grismer Mason
9. Michael Hall St. Xavier
10. Evan Stifel St. Xavier
Girls Division 1
Team Virtual Meets- Season Bests Season Average
Individuals not on Qualifying Teams
613 Megan Parker 10 Amherst Steele
614 Alexis Szivan 11 Amherst Steele 615 Brooklyn Duewel 10 Ashland 616 Karen Barrientos 12 Ashtabula Lakeside 617 Kayla Parker 9 Bellbrook 618 Miranda DiBiasio 12 Berea-Midpark 619 Lindsey Scarton 9 Berea-Midpark 620 Olivia Cook 12 Brecksville-Broadview Heights 621 Samantha Stansbury 11 Chardon 622 Cara Schildmeyer 10 Cincinnati Anderson 623 Emma Hatch 12 Cincinnati Mother of Mercy 624 Lindsay Myers 12 Cincinnati Princeton 625 Annie Heffernan 11 Cincinnati St. Ursula Academy 626 Olivia Connaughton 9 Cincinnati Walnut Hills 627 Alesha Vovk 12 Cleveland St. Joseph Academy 628 Maggie Wagner 9 Cleveland St. Joseph Academy 629 Emily Zimmerman 9 Cuyahoga Falls 630 Alaina Spears 12 Dresden Tri-Valley 631 Carly Davis 10 Dublin Jerome 632 Tes Corea 11 Hilliard Bradley 633 Dasia Burgess 9 Lancaster 634 Jacquelyn Crow 12 Lebanon 635 Abbie VanFossen 11 Liberty Twp. Lakota East 636 Hilary Reigle 11 Madison 637 Jordan Townsley 12 Miamisburg 638 Eliza Matt 12 New Albany 639 Josie Woosley 11 Pataskala Watkins Memorial 640 Claire Wiles 11 Powell Olentangy Liberty 641 Olivia Chinn 11 Ravenna 642 Leah Wallace 11 Reynoldsburg 643 Chloe Binczyk 12 Shaker Heights 644 Geneva Sandridge 11 Solon 645 Louiza Wise 10 Solon 646 Mallory Fletcher 12 Springboro 647 Alexandra Wainstein 12 Sylvania Southview 648 Stephanie Sherman 10 Toledo Notre Dame Academy 649 Abbigail Dorn 10 Toledo Whitmer 650 Rachael Lovett 10 Twinsburg 651 Emma Bryant 9 Vandalia Butler 652 Haley Sandvik 11 Westerville North 653 Heather Sandvik 11 Westerville North 654 Emily Stoodley 11 Worthington Kilbourne
OhioMilesplit Team Predictions by Mark Stonecipher
In the final OATCC poll the top four teams were from the Troy Region. Mason, the defending State champion sat atop the poll followed by last year’s State runner-up Centerville, Last years’ number three team, Beavercreek, was ranked 4th with Springboro Ranked 3rd. The Region had a few surprises, but was definitely the strongest Region and just maybe an indication of what will happen at State. Centerville won the Regional with a score of 91. Mason was 3rd with a 112. Beavercreek was 4th with a 116 and Springboro 5th with a 117. Ursuline Academy surprised everyone with their 2nd place finish posting 102 points. Based on the Regional results, The pick for the top spot on the podium is Centerville.
The Centerville girls were led by Sophomore Lainey Studebaker’s number two regional finisher. Studebaker (18:02.23) was just 10 seconds back of the Regional winner and D1 overall individual favorite, Cin. St. Ursula’s Annie Heffernan. Centerville’s number two and three girls are both Seniors. Meredith Rintoul (18:59.40) and Meghan Harris (19:03.010) ran 16th and 18th respectively. The team’s number 4 runner is Junior Alexa Jennings who ran 21st in 19:14.70. The number 5 spot is held by Senior Sonal Gupta (19:28.36) who ran 34th. Gupta is pushed by Sophomore Melissa Sevier who ran 19:31.0 in 35th.
The number two spot Saturday will go to Ursuline based upon their performance at Regionals. The girls were led by 4th place finisher, Senior, Christine Frederick (18:21.02) and 5th place finisher, Junior, Catherine Finke (18:27.46). Ursuline’s 3rd runner is Freshman Anna Herriot. She ran 20th at Regionals with a time of 19:14.28. The teams 4th runner is Junior Grace Kelly (26th, 19:16.96) and running 5th, Junior Colleen Johnston (47th, 19:48.16). The key to Ursuline placing in the two spot just may be on how their number four and five runners place handle the pace of State and the frantic finish in the pack.
The number three place goes Mason. They are a very talented team, but young. The team is led by two Freshman. 12th place Ailee Henderson (18:53.02) and 15th place Ellie Brush (18:59.32). Henderson and Brush are followed by two Sophomores, Megan Murphy (25th, 19:16.88) and Leah Ford (29th, 19:24.22). Senior Kinsey McBeath is the teams number five runner (31st, 19:27.11). Junior Bethany Angstadt may place as she was just 1 second back of McBeath at Regionals (19:28.31)
Perrysburg, Gahanna Lincoln and Beavercreek are a toss-up for the four and five positions. Perrysburg won the Tiffin Regional with 61 points, Beavercreek ran 4th at Troy and Gahanna Lincoln was the champ at the Pickerington Regional.
Beavercreek was 3rd at State last year and their 1 and 2 runners return. Senior Danielle Berane was 11th at Regionals (18:52.92) and ran 24th at State last year as their number two runner. Junior Emma Hensley was their number three runner last year and was 40th at State. She is the number three runner again this year, running 23rd at Regionals. (19:15.91). Junior, Aurora Turner ran 6th for the team at State last year and is the teams number two runner this year, placing 19th at Regionals with a time of19:08.92. The number four runner is Sophomore Cami Baird (27th, 19:18.11). The number five runner is Freshman Lauren Shuman (36th, 19:31.24).
Perrysburg is led by Senior Taylor Monheim who was 3rd in the Tiffin Region running 18:41.34. Their number two runner is another Senior, Courtney Clody. She was 7th in 19:04.16. Their number 3 runner is Junior Jordan Doore. (13t, 19:14.25). Number four is Junior Emily Henry (17th, 19:31.75). Number five is Freshman Gace Lahey (21st, 19:39.42). The key to Perrysburg’s place may lie with Lahey as a Freshman, but on her heals is Sophomore Katie Menke (23rd, 19:43.83) In fact, all 7 of Perrysburg runners have just over a 1 minute separation.
The key to Gahanna Lincoln getting on the podium in the top five is their ability to run as a pack behind their front runner. This team is probably a year away from being a real contender, as their entire top 7 are underclassmen. Kelsey Sandlin was the number one runner and regional champ (18:47.77). Rylee Tanner was the two runner (18th, 19:46.00). Lincoln's number three runner is sophomore Kelsey Thompson (20th, 19:46.99). Freshman Ally Wharton (21st, 19:48.43) is the number four runner and freshman Ivy Mckee(44th, 20:25.16) is the five runner.
Individuals to Watch
1. Annie Heffernan Cin. St. Urusula
2. Jacquelyn Crow Lebanon
3. Christine Frederick Ursuline
4. Lainey Studebaker Centerville
5. Claire Wiles Olentangy Liberty
6. Anne Heuerman Upper Arlington
7. Heather Sandvik Westerville North
8. Louiza Wise Solon
9. Kelsey Sandlin Gahana Lincoln
10. Haley Hess Tiffin
Boys Division 2
Team Virtual Meets- Season Bests Season Average
Individuals not on Qualifying Teams
1013 Ty Raybuck 11 Alliance Marlington
1014 Chris Lemay 11 Ashtabula Edgewood 1015 Josh Lemay 11 Ashtabula Edgewood 1016 Wyatt Gardner 10 Baltimore Liberty Union 1017 Ian Kellogg 12 Bexley 1018 Quinn Williamson 12 Brookville 1019 Brett Bell 11 Byesville Meadowbrook 1020 Alex Vales 11 Canal Fulton Northwest 1021 Cole Mertz 12 Celina 1022 Tommy Carballada 9 Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin 1023 Tommy Lane 12 Dayton Oakwood 1024 Andy Newport 11 Eaton 1025 Kyle Bussard 11 Germantown Valley View 1026 Tyler Otterstedt 12 Granville 1027 Robbie Weaver 11 Granville 1028 De-Andre Steward 11 Hillsboro 1029 Jakob Weisblat 12 Hunting Valley University School 1030 Kevin Tomczyk 12 Huron 1031 Seth Miller 10 Ironton Rock Hill 1032 Jacob Ondash 10 Mantua Crestwood 1033 Jordan Pritchard 11 Mentor Lake Catholic 1034 Tyler Rickman 12 Millbury Lake 1035 Tyler Sievert 11 Oak Harbor 1036 Matias Trampe-Kindt 12 Ottawa-Glandorf 1037 Tim Hoodlebrink 11 Pemberville Eastwood 1038 Aaran Gessic 12 Perry 1039 Kane Dixon 11 Piketon 1040 Zack Varney 11 Piketon 1041 Logan Ebersole 12 Sparta Highland 1042 Justin Prack 9 Springfield Northwestern 1043 Brandon Avers 11 Tontogany Otsego 1044 Parker Blain 12 Vincent Warren 1045 Sam Goodman 11 Vincent Warren 1046 Allen Sparks 10 Warren Champion 1047 Quintin Reiser 11 Wauseon 1048 Shane Berger 12 West Salem Northwestern 1049 Connor Wright 11 Zanesville Maysville
OhioMilesplit Team Predictions by Mark Stonecipher
Woodridge was ranked 8th in the final OATCC poll, but based upon their dominant performance in the Youngstown Regional, they should repeat as State Champions . They do not have a dominant runner, but their five scorers are all Seniors and were only 21 seconds apart at Regionals. The team is led by John Harry (11th, 17:04.08) who was their 4th man last year and Noah Bullock (19th, 17:17.99) who was their fifth man last year. The number three runner is Andrew Stewart (20th, 17:21.98). Four is Kyle Jarvis (26th, 17:24.46). Five is Gabe Boyd (27th, 17:25.43). The number 6 runner is another Senior, Tim Faiken, and he was just seven seconds back of Boyd.
The number two spot on the podium should go to Sheridan. They were ranked 12th in the final poll, but had a very strong 1st place showing in the Pickerington Regional scoring just 66 points. At Regionals they had six runners in the top ten led by the 1st and 2nd place finishers, Senior Matt Bromley and Sophomore Joey Palumbo respectively. Bromley was dominant, running 16:01.99 some 30 seconds ahead of his 2nd place teammate who finished in 16:31.86. Bromley is a favorite to win the individual title as he ran 3rd last year . Sheridan’s 3rd runner was another Sophomore, Clay Fisher, who ran 6th in 16:56.64. Their place at State will be determined by their number four and five runners. Sophomore, Keith Clelland ran 23rd (17:27.63) and another Sophomore, Garret Gwinn, ran 47th (17:50.88).
The Tiffin Regional Champions, Defiance, should take the 3rd spot on the podium. They ran away with the Regional, scoring 71 points. They were not challenged as their 1st three runners were in the top ten, running 3, 6 and 8, less than 13 seconds apart. Their 4th and 5th runners went 18th and 36th. The team is led by three State returners. Senior Alex Barrientos (3rd, 16:12.24) was 6th at State, Senior Nate Wichman (6th, 16:19.33) was 15th and Senior Garret Wiles (8th, 16:25.39) was 42nd. The key to their place on the podium will rest with their number 4 and 5 runners, Sophomore Jon Cowell and Senior Tom Koester. Crowell was 18th at Regionals (16:58.64) and Koester was 36th (17:20.10).
Tippecanoe, the winner of the Troy Regional, with 88 points, should take the 4th spot on the podium. Sophomore Mitch Poynter placed 1st in the Region, leading the team. (16:13.16) Pointer was 19 seconds ahead of the teams number 2 runner, Senior Jay Schairbaum. Schairbaum was 15th in 16:42.75. The number three runner, Junior Daniel Frame was 7 seconds back of Schairbaum (17th, 16:49.80). Tippacanoe’s number four runner is Sophomore Tim Andrews (25th, 17:17.21). The number five runner is Junior Evan Wharton (30th, 17:22.39).
Number five in the State should be CVCA. They were ranked number one in the final OATCC poll, but placed 2nd in the Boardman Regional, 34 points back of Woodridge, despite going 1,2. Junior Ryan Adams was 1st in the Regional in 16:12.82. Senior Ben Bockoven, 5th at State last year, 3rd in 16:37.69. Almost a minute back was the number three runner, Senior Noah LeBay. (34th, 17:35.03). Their number four runner, Senior Luke Mazanec, was 41st, running 17:44.13. The fifth runner was Junior Alex Bartel. (50th, 17:55.62).
Individuals to Watch
1. Matt Bromley Sheridan
2. Quintin Reiser Wauseon
3. Zane Sturts Lexington
4. Alex Barrientos Defiance
5. Nick Stricklen Lexington
6. Mitch Poynter Tippacanoe
7. Ryan Adams CVCA
8. Joey Palumbo Sheridan
9. Ben Bockoven CVCA
10. Brandon Avers Ostego
Girls Division 2
Team Virtual Meets- Season Bests Season Average
Individuals not on Qualifying Teams
413 Allyson Malone 11 Albany Alexander
414 Sammie Butterbaugh 12 Amanda-Clearcreek 415 Hannah Campbell 12 Caledonia River Valley 416 Kayla Radcliff 11 Caledonia River Valley 417 Rachel Reolfi 10 Canton Central Catholic 418 Kimmy Wolfe 11 Chillicothe Zane Trace 419 Jenna Liston 11 Circleville 420 Emily Franz 11 Columbus Bishop Hartley 421 Rachel Craighead 12 Dayton Chaminade Julienne 422 Michelle McKinney 12 Eaton 423 Kayla Ste. Marie 10 Eaton 424 Emily Deering 11 Geneva 425 Paige Saho 12 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 426 Shannon Wargo 10 LaGrange Keystone 427 Jessica Swaim 10 Lancaster Fairfield Union 428 Sarra Taylor 12 London 429 Emily Molnar 12 Millersburg West Holmes 430 Becca Pohlod 11 Mogadore Field 431 Rheanna Wilson 12 New Concord John Glenn 432 Jessica Finley 10 Orwell Grand Valley 433 Jaimie Adams 11 Parma Padua Franciscan 434 Maddie Jackson 12 Pemberville Eastwood 435 Hannah Sponaugle 9 Pemberville Eastwood 436 Jessica Price 11 Proctorville Fairland 437 Lianne Masquelier 12 Springfield Greenon 438 Kristen Dammeyer 12 St. Marys Memorial 439 Jen Muhlenkamp 11 Wooster Triway 440 Lauren Paul 12 Zanesville West Muskingum
OhioMilesplit Team Predictions by Mark StonecipherGirls Division 2
The D2 girl’s run is a difficult race to predict. It is almost too close to call with the Youngstown Regional a great preview of State. However, one has to go with Woodridge based upon their Youngstown Regional win. All five girls were in the top 15 and were separated by only 33 seconds as they scored 41 points. The team is led by Senior Madison Spreitzer who crossed the line 1st in the Regional with a time of 19:25.94. She was 37th at State last year. The number two runner was Junior Julia Moore (7th, 19:46.870). The number 3-5 runners finished 10th, 11th and 12th. Senior Allyson Dryer was 10th (19:58.02). Senior Erin Kiley was 11th (19:58.23). Both have State experience. Freshman Natalie Fleming ran 12th (19:59.25).
Akron SVSM should be atop the podium in the number two spot. They were ranked number one in the final OATCC poll, but finished 2nd to Woodridge in the Youngstown Regional, just 3 points back. Like Woodridge, SVSM has a close pack with their top five separated by only 39 seconds with all of the girls finishing in the Regional top 20. At Regionals the team was led by State returner (14th), Senior Julia Mendiola. Mendiola ran 19:36.72. Just behind her in 3rd with a time of 19:37.61 is another State returner, Sophomore Rachel Iacofano. Iacofano was 2nd at State last year as a Freshman. The number three runner, Junior Cynthia Haas also has State experience (40th) (19:53.66). The number four and five runners are Junior Shea O’Brien (13th, 20:03.89) and Freshman Mia Brady (16th, 20:15.60). O’Brien was 79th at State last year.
Bay had a dominant performance in the Tiffin Regional, scoring 46 points. They were the number two ranked team in the final OATCC poll. At Regionals, their top five were in the top 20. The team ran, 3, 4, 8, 12 and 19, led by Senior Maddie Britton with an 18:55.05. Their 2nd runner, Freshman Amanda Cusimano, was just behind Britton in (19:05.52). Running 8th at Regionals was Sophomore Abby Christel (19:25.15). Christel was followed by the number 4 runner, another sophomore, Olivia Bechtel (12th, 19:56.58) and the number five runner, Senior Alyse Arko who was 19th (19:56.58).
The Troy Regional was won by Tippecanoe and it would be hard to not put them on the podium. They will definitely be in the mix. I have them as number four. They are led by Senior Allison Sinning who has been running strong this season and who was the Regional runner-up to Mary Kate Vaughn in 18:18.41. Sinning finished 7th last Fall. Tippacanoe went 2, 12, 16, 17 and 20 in the Regional. Junior Hailey Brumfield was the team’s number two runner with a time of 19:42.76. The number three runner was Freshman Abbi Halsey (19:57.78). The number four and five runners were sophomore Emily Wolfe (20:02.86) and Junior Brinna Price (20:04.64).
Lexington ran a strong Regional finishing 2nd to Bay. They should get the number five spot. They were 2nd in 2012 and have two experienced State runners, Senior Lillian Freundlich, their number one runner and Senior Susan Fain. Freundlich was 13th in 2012 and 2nd at Regionals (18:32.97). Fain was 54th in 2012 and ran 6th at Regionals in the number three spot on the team (19:08.70). Just ahead of Fain at Regionals was Freshman Mackenna Curtis (5th, 19:07.47). The teams number four runner is Sophomore Emily Taylor (26th, 20:10.86). Number five for Lexington is another Freshman, Whitney Wendling (29th, 20:13.89). Lexington’s place on the podium just may be determined by how their three Freshman run in their 1st State experience.
Individuals to Watch
1. Mary Kate Vaughn Oakwood
2. Taylor Vernot Wauseon
3. Lillian Freundlich Lexington
4. Allison Sinning Tippecanoe
5. Sarra Taylor London
6. Madison Spreitzer Woodridge
7. Rachel Iacofano SVSM
8. Julia Mendiola SVSM
9. Allyson Malone Alexander
10. Olivia Warther Dover
Boys Division 3
Team Virtual Meets- Season Bests Season Average
Individuals not on Qualifying Teams
813 Sam Williamson 10 Antwerp
814 Noah Cook 12 Ashland Mapleton 815 Cameron Flora 10 Botkins 816 David Pelletier 11 Burton Berkshire 817 Jacob Long 10 Cardington-Lincoln 818 Trevor Cook 9 Carey 819 Zac Bowen 12 Cedarville 820 Adam Petry 11 Cincinnati Deer Park 821 Charlie Jordan 10 Cincinnati Mariemont 822 Lamuel Bean 12 Cincinnati Purcell Marian 823 Dan Seas 10 Coldwater 824 Jon Wenning 11 Coldwater 825 Mycah Grandstaff 11 Convoy Crestview 826 Micah Bragg 11 Dayton Christian 827 Kyle Behringer 12 Defiance Ayersville 828 James Nedrich 12 Garfield Heights Trinity 829 Luke Evans 12 Grandview Heights 830 Eli Reed 11 Grandview Heights 831 Dakota Frost 10 Hicksville 832 Devon Jester 11 Houston 833 Tyler Polman 9 Independence 834 Aaron Wood 10 Lancaster Fisher Catholic 835 Alex Rigg 11 Lima Central Catholic 836 Logan Smith 11 Mineral Ridge 837 Ben Butler 10 Minster 838 Dominic Slonkosky 12 Minster 839 Tyler Beck 11 Mount Gilead 840 Isaac Kuntz 12 New Knoxville 841 Clay Martin 11 North Robinson Colonel Crawford 842 Joe Fuller 12 Sidney Lehman Catholic 843 Tommy Weiner 12 Smithville 844 Luke Myers 12 Strasburg-Franklin 845 Tanner Hawley 10 Sullivan Black River 846 Zac Garver 10 Troy Christian 847 Richie Ware 11 Versailles
OhioMilesplit Team Predictions by Mark Stonecipher
Garaway was ranked number five in the final OATCC poll. However, based upon the strength of their number one finish in the Pickerington Regional, they are the pick to be atop the podium at State. They ran 2, 7, 9, 11, 17th in Regionals. Four of their five runners return to State led by Senior Alex Shrock. Shrock was 2nd at Regionals (4th overall) in a time of 16:30.94. Junior Blake Yoder is the teams number two runner (16:54.31). The number three runner is Junior Caleb Morehart (17:03.48). Junior’s Wyatt Schwartz (17:07.00) and Samuel Wentworth (17:36.84) are the number four and five runners. Schwartz is the only non-State returner. Their place atop the podium just may depend on how much Wentworth can close the 29 second gap between he and Schwartz.
The number two spot should go to last years’ number five team, Summit Co. Day. They handily won the Troy Regional scoring 66 points. They ran 1, 3, 18, 21, 23 and their 6th man was 24th. The team is led by State returner, Junior Mason Moore who placed 1st in the Region with a time of 16:11.53. Summit’s number two runner, Junior John Murdock (3rd, 16:31.97) also returns to State.. The key to their finish this year will be the strength of their pack. Their number 3, 4, 5 and 6th runners were only 11 seconds apart in Regionals. The pack is led by a trio of Sophomores. Will Mackey ran 18th in17:26.85, Connor Shaw 21st in 17:29.98 and Brady McBride 23rd in 17:34.88. Junior Grady Stuckman, their 6th man, was 24th in 17:37.23.
Maplewood, last years’ number four team at State should be the number three team. There 1st three runners all return to State. Sophomore Tristan Dahmen, the 2nd place runner in the Region with a time of 16:19.51 led the team to their first place finish in the Youngstown Region. Senior Solomon Yoder ran 7th in 16:41.22. The teams number three runner, Junior Derek Morrison, was 15th in 17:02.77. The key to their placement on the podium will rest with two Freshman, Jake Hall and Zach Leatherberry, their 4th and 5th men. Hall was 21st in Regionals (17:19.16). Leatherberry was 37th. (17:37.05).
The number four team should be the defending State Champions, Seneca East. They were 4 point back of Maplewood in the Youngstown Regional. Seneca East’s 1st four runners were separated by only 22 seconds in Regionals, but their number five runner was 58 seconds back. The key to their place on podium will be the strength of their number five runner. If the gap can be closed, they just may place higher. The team is experienced with all five runners from last year returning. They are led by Junior Jared Stockmaster. (5th, 16:31.16). The number two runner is Senior Jason Willman (8th, 16:46.93). Number three is Junior Wes Pipher (9th, 16:47.04). Number four is Junior Carson Pipher (13th, 16:53.17). The teams number five runner is Junior Michael Szabo (51st, 17:55.94).
The Tiffin Regional winner Liberty Center should be the number five team. All five runners were separated by 50 seconds. The team is led by 4th place finisher, Senior Cameron Weaks. (16:32.31). Sophomore Colin Burns ran in the number two position (16:47.28). The number three through six runners are all Juniors. Kyle Nash ran 16th in 17:07.91, Matt Baker was 21st in 17:17.45, Vince Pinson was 26th is 17:22.05 and Jason Hadley was 28th in 17:22.43.
Individuals to Watch
1. Bobby Johnson McDonald
2. Mason Moore Sum. Co. Day
3. Tristan Dahmen Maplewood
4. Jon Wenning Coldwater
5. Alexander Clapacs Gilmour Academy
6. Sam Williamson Antwerp
7. Tyler Polman Independence
8. Micah Bragg Day Christian
9. Joe Fuller Lehman Cath.
10. Michael Mangus Lee. Farifield
Girls Division 3
Team Virtual Meets- Season Bests Season Average
Individuals not on Qualifying Teams
213 Fallon Doyle 11 Bellaire St. John Central
214 Ashleigh Rowley 9 Berlin Center Western Reserve 215 Mary Kate McElroy 9 Beverly Fort Frye 216 Chloe Flora 10 Botkins 217 Jenna Furr 12 Caldwell 218 Mollie Pierson 10 Canfield South Range 219 Marie Ewing 9 Casstown Miami East 220 Haley Wright 9 Chillicothe Huntington 221 Jennifer Saxton 11 Cincinnati Mariemont 222 Amanda Miller 11 Collins Western Reserve 223 Anna Dunn 9 Covington 224 Carly Shell 10 Covington 225 Elle Sutter 12 Fort Recovery 226 Ali Lachey 11 Grandview Heights 227 Lauren Keiser 11 Granville Christian Academy 228 Allison Parks 12 Hanoverton United 229 Emma Willett 9 Holgate 230 Gabbi Willett 9 Holgate 231 Heidi Hoffman 10 McDonald 232 Cassie Boyle 12 New Knoxville 233 Mary Richardson 12 Newark Catholic 234 Alexa Leppelmeier 9 Pettisville 235 Asia Michael 11 Reedsville Eastern 236 Caroline Heitmeyer 10 Sidney Lehman Catholic 237 Jenna Zimmerman 9 Sidney Lehman Catholic 238 Emily Belovich 11 Springfield Catholic Central 239 Amanda King 12 Strasburg-Franklin 240 Olivia Smith 12 Tiffin Calvert 241 Alyssa Strickland 12 West Liberty-Salem 242 Rachel Sweeney 9 Xenia Christian
OhioMilesplit Team Predictions by Mark Stonecipher
Gilmour Academy was 3rd at State last year. This year they should be atop the podium. They dominated the Youngstown Regional scoring 46 points and led the final OATCC poll. At Regionals, their five girls were separated by just 21 seconds as they placed 5, 7, 10, 11 and 15. Their 6th runner was 18th. The team is complete from last year and their experience shows. They are led by Senior Halle Markel (5th, 19:51.64). The number two runner is Sophomore Catherine Dolohanty (7th, 20:02.82). Sophomore Hanna Markel is the teams number three runner (20:12.91. Junior Caitlin Whetstone is the number four runner (11th, 20:15.60). Senior Madeleine Krakowiak runs in the fifth position (15th, 20:30.10). Freshman Bree Zedar and Sydney Hliska are the 6th and 7th runners.
The number two team should be the defending Champions Liberty Center. They scored 47 points in winning the Tiffin Regional, edging out runner up Coldwater (52) and Minster (60). The team is led by the 2011 State Champion, Brittany Atkinson. Atkinson was 3rd at Regionals running 18:16.94. Senior Paige Chamberlain is the teams number two runner. Chamberlain ran 4th in 19:19.35. The number three runner is Sophomore Olivia Kundo. (6th, 19:24.76). In the number four spot is another Sophomore, Jenna Vollmar (9th, 19:40.15). If Liberty Center is to challenge for the number one spot, their number five runner, Sophomore Rachel Pinson (25th, 20:47.10) will need to close the gap between herself and Vollmar.
Coldwater will be on the podium in the number three position. They placed 2nd to Liberty Center in the Tiffin Region and were second to them at last year’s State. The team is led by defending State Champion Junior Sarah Kanney, who won the Tiffin Region, running 18:03.01. Just behind her at Regionals was another experience runner, Senior Christina Seas. Seas was 3rd, running 18:05.29. Christina’s sister, Junior Lauren Seas is the teams’ number three runner. She ran 7th in 19:35.49. The number four runner is Junior Kierstin Siefring. (14th, 20:05.46) and the teams number five runner is Sophomore Kelly Jutte. Jutte was 28th in 21:04.32. If Coldwater is going to challenge and move up on the podium, just as Liberty Center, the fifth runner will need to close the gap between herself and the number four runner.
Minster was 5th at State last year and should be on the podium again in the 4th spot. They were 3rd in the Tiffin Region. Minster is young. There fifth place runner, Olivia Enneking is the only Senior. Enneking ran 20th at Regionals in 20:30.07. The team is led by Freshman Morgan Pohl who ran 5th in 19:19.65. Sophomore Kaci Bornhorst was 8th in 19:38.77. Another Freshman, Ali Borgerding, was 11th in 19:48.24. The teams fourth runner is sophomore Lisa Barlage. Barlage ran16th in 20:16.49.
On the podium in the 5th spot will be Russia. Russia won the Troy Regional and is led by Junior Emily Borchers. Borchers was 1st at Regionals with a 19:09.50. Sophomore Lauren Heaton, the number two runner, is an experienced State runner along with Borchers. She was 6th at Regionals, running 19:46.17. Russia’s number three runner is Sophomore Molly Hearns (25th, 20:47.640. The number four girl is Senior Kirstin Voisard (28th, 21:02.01). Voisard’s younger sister, Sophomore Karissa, is the number five runner. (29th, 21:02.47).
Individuals to Watch
1. Sarah Kanney Coldwater
2. Brittany Atkinson Liberty Center
3. Christina Seas Coldwater
4. Emily Borchers Russia
5. Rachel Wentworth Garaway
6. Fallon Doyle St. John Central
7. Paige Chamberlain Liberty Center
8. Morgan Pohl Minster
9. Julia Rizk Col. Academy
10. Allison Parks United