Blair complemented his second place finish at last month's Billy Goat Challenge with a first place showing at the Bruce Lerch Invitational. His time of 16:16.10 was four seconds clear of the runner-up on Saturday. The junior, who has competed at the last two DII State Championship meets, led Woodridge to the Bruce Lerch Invite team title.
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With his time of 16:20.70, Adkins earned the runner-up spot. The multiple time Nike Cross Nationals Midwest Regional veteran has three top 3 finishes in as many race starts this season. Among his career highlights are a sixth place finish at the 2016 DI State Championship meet and a pr of 15:18.10.
Jack Barchet / Brecksville-Broadview Heights
Barchet, who led Brecksville-Broadview Heights to a second place finish in the team standings, placed third in the individual race due to his 16:34.20 effort. The senior set his pr of 16:27.06 earlier this season at the GlenOak Golden Eagle Invite.