Following the conclusion of the OHSAA Cross-Country State Championships, there have been countless highlight performances recorded throughout this season from the rising stars out of the freshman and sophomore class.
With that being said, see below for the contenders for 'Ohio Underclassman of The Year'
Boys:
Ryne Reynolds (Little Miami 2027) - 15:09.41 - OHSAA Division 1 District - Voice of America
Nathaniel Gockerman (Cin. CHCA 2027) - 15:29.98 - OHSAA Division 2 State Championship
Dominic Lopez (Northmont 2027) - 15:30.11 - OHSAA Division 1 State Championship
Brice Fuller (Fairless 2028) - 15:23.18 - OHSAA Division 2 State Championship
Luke Rettenberger (Warren 2027) - 15:30.50 - Jeremy Anderson Invitational
Girls:
Naomi Sheesley (McDonald 2028) - 17:50.63 - OHSAA Division 3 State Championship
Bella Conforti (Olen. Orange 2027) - 17:52.17 - OHSAA Division 1 State Championship
Elle Campbell (Milford 2027) - 18:08.90 - OHSAA Division 1 State Championship
Lainey Fauth (Thom. Worthington 2027) - 18:18.14 - OHSAA Division 1 District - Hilliard Darby
Ashlynn Kuklica (John Glenn 2027) - 18:24.17 - OHSAA Division 2 State Championship