Hilliard Davidson / 4 x 1 Mile Team
In the first track event of the day, the 4 x 1 Mile team from Hilliard Davidson set the tone for what amounted to be a memorable meet conclusion for the state's overall contingent.
The group consisting of Sophia Hoersten, Ellie Tighe, Sophie Lewis and Lindsay Stull secured a second place finish with their time of 20:36.50. This is a team who's enjoyed a tremendous amount of success together - their accomplishments and contributions to Davidson's distance program is summed up best by Coach King in the Tweet below -
Twinsburg 800 SMR Team
The team from Twinsburg claimed second place in the 800 SMR with their 1:44.03 clocking. The quartet of Alyssa Willis, Mariah Myles, Nya Bussey and Nia Robinson narrowly trailed the event winners from the South Dade Express Track Club (Miami, Florida), who posted a winning time of 1:43.58.
Taylor Ewert / Beavercreek
Following her second consecutive Steeplechase victory and a runner-up performance in the Championship Division with her 4x800 teammates, Taylor Ewert wrapped up an exceptional meet with a second place performance in the 1 Mile contest. The Beavercreek star produced a new personal best time of 4:48.01
Emma Bucher / Centerville
Emma Bucher made sure that second and third place went to Ohioans in the Championship 1 Mile, as she directly followed Ewert in the standings with her 4:49.17 effort.
Only a rising junior, Bucher figures to be a major player on the state and national distance scene for years to come. Along with her All-America distinction at New Balance, she established a new Centerville school record.
Lakota East / 4x100 Team
Lakota East took runner-up honors in the Championship Division's 4x100 relay with their time of 45.80. The Thunderhawks squad narrowly trailed the first place team, Bulldog Elite (Raleigh, North Carolina), who clocked 45.79. Team Members include: Camiyah James, Kaylyn Heath, Azariyah Bryant and Serena Clark.
Kenna Stimmel / Margaretta (Saturday Highlight)
(Kenna Stimmel shown taking the PV win at the D3 State Championship)
Kenna Stimmel produced a vault of 13-0.25 to place fifth in the Championship Division. This clearance tied her personal best effort, which she first achieved during her Division 3 State Meet victory. Stimmel's rapidly growing pole vault resume now includes the distinction of 'New Balance Nationals All-American.'
Kerrigan Myers / Galion (Friday Highlight)
(Kerrigan Myers shown at D2 State's, where she would ultimately take the 100H victory)
Kerrigan Myers broke the elusive 14 second standard in the 100 hurdles event twice at New Balance Nationals. First the rising senior from Galion went 13.98 in preliminary action to comfortably punch her ticket to the finals and there she lowered her personal best time to 13.94 on route to a third place finish in the Emerging Elite Division. Myers' mark stands as No. 1 in Ohio's overall rankings.