The Central Buckeye Conference has recognized the top performers from this year’s boys and girls cross country seasons, honoring athletes from both the Kenton Trail and Mad River Divisions for their outstanding achievements on the course.
The awards are highlighted by Hayden Maus of Bellefontaine winning runner of the year in the boys Kenton Trail Division.
Boys – Kenton Trail Division
Runner of the Year: Hayden Maus, Bellefontaine
First Team All-Conference:
- Cameron Carn, London (Sr)
- Brandon Engle, Jonathan Alder (So)
- Oliver Grandstaff, Bellefontaine (Jr)
- Vincent Lightle, Urbana (Sr)
- Hayden Maus, Bellefontaine (Sr)
- Jake Moreland, Bellefontaine (Jr)
- Anthony Shoaf, London (So)
- Lincoln Wilson, Jonathan Alder (Sr)
Second Team All-Conference:
- Calvin Beatty, Jonathan Alder (So)
- Landon Gerwels, Bellefontaine (So)
- Jake Goode, Jonathan Alder (Fr)
- Mark Goode, Jonathan Alder (Sr)
- Andrew Myers, Bellefontaine (Fr)
- Will Myers, Bellefontaine (Jr)
- Ian Odell, Jonathan Alder (Jr)
- Noah Thompson, Jonathan Alder (Sr)
Special Mention:
- Colin Carn, London (So)
- Brenden Murray, Bellefontaine (Jr)
- Zachary Nutt, Urbana (Sr)
- Micah Sharbaugh, Tecumseh (Jr)
Sportsmanship Award:
- Raiden Birman, Tecumseh
- Ryan Bower, London
- Oliver Doss, Kenton Ridge
- Micah King, Urbana
- Jake Moreland, Bellefontaine
- Noah Thompson, Jonathan Alder
Boys – Mad River Division
Runner of the Year: Grant Peters, Shawnee
First Team All-Conference:
- Jack Bonham, Graham (Sr)
- Ben Bonnell, North Union (Sr)
- Jack Hoover, North Union (Jr)
- Jonas Mannier, Graham (So)
- Grant Peters, Shawnee (Jr)
- Felix Plouck, North Union (Jr)
- Beau Ryder, Northwestern (Fr)
- Nathan White, Indian Lake (Fr)
Second Team All-Conference:
- Greyson Butler, Benjamin Logan (So)
- Brayden Crooks, Graham (Sr)
- Braedon Fitzsimmons, Northwestern (Sr)
- Mack Marlette, North Union (So)
- Oliver Morse, Benjamin Logan (Jr)
- Dominick Price, Northwestern (Sr)
- Tyler Shoopman, Benjamin Logan (Sr)
- Aidan Stinebaugh, Indian Lake (Sr)
Special Mention:
- Will Faler, Indian Lake (Jr)
- Cason Lacher, Indian Lake (Jr)
- Blake Peters, Shawnee (So)
- Maxwell Troth, Benjamin Logan (Jr)
Sportsmanship Award:
- Carter Adams, Shawnee
- Jack Bonham, Graham
- Beau Ryder, Northwestern
- Tyler Shoopman, Benjamin Logan
- Colton Smith, North Union
- Evan Wu, Indian Lake
Girls – Kenton Trail Division
Runner of the Year: Ella Luker, Jonathan Alder
First Team All-Conference:
- Grace Brown, Bellefontaine (Jr)
- Kaeleigh Flora, Bellefontaine (Sr)
- Sara Kottmyer, Tecumseh (Sr)
- Hazel Lightle, Urbana (Jr)
- Ella Luker, Jonathan Alder (Sr)
- Addison Ranly, Jonathan Alder (Sr)
- Calla Streit, Jonathan Alder (Sr)
- Finley Streit, Jonathan Alder (Fr)
Second Team All-Conference:
- Lexie Beasley, Jonathan Alder (Sr)
- Bailey Colestock, London (Sr)
- Sara Hildebrand, Urbana (So)
- Avari Jenkins, Urbana (Sr)
- Olivia MacKendrick, Urbana (Jr)
- Emmalyn Moyer, Jonathan Alder (So)
- Ashley Nolan, London (Jr)
- Mackenna Sharbaugh, Tecumseh (Jr)
Special Mention:
- Cara Curtiss, Jonathan Alder (Jr)
- Gracie Howe, London (Jr)
- Cece Reier, Bellefontaine (So)
- Sloan Stolly, Bellefontaine (So)
Sportsmanship Award:
- Alexis Cutlip, Kenton Ridge
- Ella Dunmon, London
- Kaeleigh Flora, Bellefontaine
- Sara Hildebrand, Urbana
- Amee Hoover, Tecumseh
- Addison Ranly, Jonathan Alder
Girls – Mad River Division
Runner of the Year: Kailin McElroy, North Union
First Team All-Conference:
- Alicia Brielmaier, Indian Lake (Jr)
- Reese Chilcote, Shawnee (Jr)
- Bella Highlen, Northwestern (Jr)
- Kailin McElroy, North Union (Jr)
- Laura Metzger, Indian Lake (Fr)
- Reagan Rash, Indian Lake (Sr)
- Harriet Uhl, Graham (Fr)
- Evie Wagner, Indian Lake (Sr)
Second Team All-Conference:
- Lottie Bodin, Benjamin Logan (So)
- Elliott Butler, Benjamin Logan (Jr)
- Elizabeth Hill, Shawnee (Fr)
- Lauren Kennedy, Benjamin Logan (Jr)
- Mollie Siefring, Benjamin Logan (Jr)
- Gwendolyn Smith, Benjamin Logan (So)
- Peyton Smith, Benjamin Logan (Sr)
- Lucy Wenger, Benjamin Logan (Jr)
Special Mention:
- Kendall Nichols, Graham (Fr)
- Ella Puttarbaugh, Graham (Sr)
- Adelaide Shearer, Graham (So)
- Grace Smith, Graham (Sr)
Sportsmanship Award:
- Olivia Albert, Indian Lake
- Natalie Chapman, Benjamin Logan
- Kathryn Dinh, Northwestern
- Elizabeth Hill, Shawnee
- Kailin McElroy, North Union
- Ella Putterbaugh, Graham
These athletes demonstrated skill, perseverance, and dedication throughout the season, earning recognition as some of the top cross country runners in the Central Buckeye Conference. Congratulations to all honorees on a season well run!
