BMS Cross Country Teams Shine at CBC Championships
The BMS boys cross country team wrapped up the season strong at the CBC Championships. Andrew Myers and Jackson Maus earned first-team All-CBC honors, finishing 7th and 11th, respectively. Maus achieved a personal record of 12:22.
Boys Results:
– Andrew Myers – 7th, 12:06
– Jackson Maus – 11th, 12:22 (PR)
– Nic Herrera-Diaz – 26th, 13:24 (PR)
– Brayten Swisher – 32nd, 14:08 (PR)
The BMS girls team also excelled, winning the CBC Championship with a strong collective effort. Cameo Greene and Leila Hammond each earned first-team All-CBC honors, finishing 10th and 11th.
Girls Results:
– Cameo Greene – 10th, 14:15
– Leila Hammond – 11th, 14:21
– Blakely Vollrath – 16th, 14:42 (PR)
– Chloe O’Chocke – 18th, 14:50
– Nahla Arruza – 30th, 15:29 (PR)
The Chiefs demonstrated remarkable teamwork, with several runners achieving personal bests. The team will build on this success in future seasons.
West Liberty-Salem Success at OHC Championships
On Saturday, the West Liberty-Salem Middle School boys and girls cross country teams competed at Cedarville for the Ohio Heritage Conference (OHC) Championships. Both teams delivered outstanding performances, with the boys team clinching the OHC title with a total score of 26 points.
Leading the boys was Aydan Knox, who finished first with a time of 11:19. The individual placers included:
1. Aydan Knox – 11:19
3. Eric Hoover – 11:33
4. Everett Brooks – 11:54
8. Zeke Lauck – 12:06
11. Milo Matthews – 12:33
12. Chafer Matthews – 12:40 (PR)
13. Liam Harrington – 12:42
20. Peyton Ziegler – 13:30
21. Lance Hinds – 13:49 (PR)
24. Landon McKenzie – 14:11
37. Wyatt Phelps – 16:41
45. Connor Watson – 18:22 (PR)
The girls team also secured a first-place finish, with Charlee Albers leading the way by placing third in 13:20. Individual placers were:
3. Charlee Albers – 13:20
4. Elin Leichty – 13:46
6. Mia Dooley – 14:25
8. Elia Matthews – 14:41 (PR)
16. Marissa Fish – 15:32 (PR)
17. Emily Finch – 15:32
35. Brynn Davis – 24:09
Both teams will compete next weekend at the OHSAA end-of-season Invitational.
Benjamin Logan Middle School Championships Recap
The Benjamin Logan Middle School cross country teams wrapped up their season at the CBC Championships held at Graham High School. Paislee Rodenberger earned first-team All-CBC honors, and many runners achieved personal records on the challenging course.
The girls’ team finished 7th out of 12 schools, while the boys’ team placed 6th out of 10 schools.
Results included:
Girls:
– Paislee Rodenberger – 5th, 13:53 (PR)
– Macinnly Allen – 25th, 15:10 (one second off PR)
– Illy Vermillion – 36th, 16:00 (PR)
– Elizabeth Bramlage – 42nd, 16:49 (negative split)
– Mia Ortiz – 54th, 17:27 (negative split)
Boys:
– Quinn Kuba – 18th, 12:54 (PR)
– Kayde VanBuskirk – 34th, 14:12 (PR, negative split)
– Zayden Wilson – 42nd, 14:44 (2 seconds from a PR)
– Brooks Bodin – 47th, 15:11 (PR)
– Hunter Winnen – 50th, 15:29 (PR)
The team showed significant improvement throughout the season and looks forward to next year.
Indian Lake Middle School Cross Country Highlights
At the CBC Championships, the Indian Lake Middle School cross-country teams had several standout performances. The girls team was the runner-up with a total of 75 points, while the boys team placed 4th with 109 points.
Girls Results:
– Abby Bihn – 3rd, 13:25 (PR)
– Laura Metzger – 4th, 13:48
– Caroline Jones – 20th, 14:54.8 (PR)
– Allison Overmyer – 21st, 14:54.9
– Karlee Taylor – 41st, 16:29 (PR)
Boys Results:
– Hayden Kuhlke – 15th, 12:47 (PR)
– Nathan White – 17th, 12:53 (PR)
– Dalton Young – 33rd, 14:11 (PR)
– Kyler Dague – 41st, 14:43
– Bentley Grube – 43rd, 14:46
Next Sunday, both teams will compete in the OHSAA postseason meet at Fortress Obetz.
