Troy Twilight Invitational
West Liberty-Salem
Girls: The West Liberty-Salem girls’ team finished 11th out of 32 teams in the Scarlet Division, which featured some of the top teams from all divisions. Malia Miller led with an 11th place finish (19:23), and Addi Wallen set a personal record (PR) finishing 18th (19:41). The team’s strong performance in a competitive field is seen as a promising sign for the upcoming regional meet.
Individual Results (352 runners):
11. Malia Miller 19:23
18. Addi Wallen 19:41
56. Gwen McCullough 20:38
62. Isla Leichty 20:40
254. Mariska Smith 23:11
299. Ivy Matthews 24:08
300. Emma Smith 24:10
327. Bella Hughes 24:57
Boys: West Liberty-Salem’s boys’ team had a stellar performance, finishing as the runner-up in the Scarlet Division. Caleb Larson and Asher Cole led the team with personal records (PRs) and impressive finishes. The team’s achievement marks a significant milestone with five runners finishing under 17 minutes, the first time in school history.
Individual Results (355 runners):
11. Caleb Larson 16:01.1
12. Asher Cole 16:01.3 (PR, 5th All-Time 5k list)
32. Dylan King 16:30.8
47. Asher Knox 16:45.8
55. Brayan Gullett 16:50.8 (PR, 21st All-Time 5K list)
82. Troy Bradley 17:11.1
104. Brevin Louden 17:28.9 (Season PR)
119. Garrett Wallen 17:38.6 (Season PR)
140. Adly Knox 17:47.8 (PR)
148. Quentin Rudolph 17:52.1
158. Zeke Longshore 17:58.2 (PR)
Bellefontaine Chieftains
Boys: The Chieftain boys’ team competed fiercely at the Troy Twilight Invitational, finishing 16th out of 36 teams and 4th among Division II schools. Hayden Maus clocked an impressive 15:41, securing 5th place overall and edging out Nate Orndorf, the previous fastest regional runner. Jake Moreland also shone with a time of 16:35. Coach Wilson praised Maus for his strategic race and Moreland for his strong performance amidst a highly competitive field.
Team Results:
2. West Liberty 153
16. Bellefontaine 501
Individual Results (355 runners):
5. Hayden Maus 15:41
39. Jake Moreland 16:35
147. Oliver Grandstaff 17:50
206. Will Myers 18:20
226. Elias Abrego 18:29
272. Landon Gerwels 18:48
170. Zerek Longbrake 20:26
231. Brenden Murray 21:03
348. Zeke Finch 24:47
Girls: The Bellefontaine girls also made a strong showing, with Grace Brown earning a standout 3rd place finish in 18:45. Kailyn Newman set a personal record (PR) with a time of 20:40. Freshman Cece Reier medaled in the JV race with a PR time of 24:10.
Individual Results (Varsity):
3. Grace Brown 18:45
60. Kailyn Newman 20:40
Individual Results (JV):
25. Cece Reier 24:10
69. Hannah Wilson 26:43
Triad Invitational
Benjamin Logan
Girls: The Lady Raiders placed 3rd out of 13 teams, with Nora Elliott leading the team with an 11th place finish and a PR of 23:04. Scarlett Elliott, Hadley Boysel, and Estella Wenger also contributed strong performances, helping the team secure their top-three finish.
Individual Results (55 runners):
11. Nora Elliott 23:04 (PR)
12. Scarlett Elliott 23:06
13. Hadley Boysel 23:09
16. Estella Wenger 23:31
17. Gwendolyn Smith 23:40
Boys: The boys’ team also had a strong performance, finishing 3rd out of 11 teams. Senior Eric Hughes led with an 11th place finish and a season PR of 17:48. Tyler Shoopman and Landon Zehner also recorded season PRs.
Individual Results (85 runners):
11. Eric Hughes 17:48 (Season PR)
12. Tyler Shoopman 17:52 (Season PR)
17. Landon Zehner 18:23 (PR)
26. Holden Zehner 19:50 (PR)
28. Maxwell Troth 20:00
**Indian Lake**
Girls: The Indian Lake girls’ team placed 5th at Minster, with Reagan Rash finishing 3rd and Evie Wagner and Alicia Brielmaier both putting in strong performances.
Individual Results:
3. Reagan Rash 20:46
22. Evie Wagner 22:58
23. Alicia Brielmaier 23:08 (PR)
41. Kayleigh Taylor 25:47
68. Haley Metzger 30:04
Boys: The Indian Lake boys’ team placed 7th at Minster, with Cason Lacher leading the way in 51st place.
Individual Results:
51. Cason Lacher 20:02
58. Will Faler 20:25
63. Bryan Mohler 20:58
69. Titus Kelly 21:28
82. Caleb Altstaetter 22:24
The cross-country season continues to showcase remarkable performances and exciting developments as teams prepare for upcoming meets and the challenges of regional competitions.
