Bryan’s cross country teams competed at the NWOAL Championships held at Homecoming Park in Wauseon.
The girls’ team had four finishers with Riley Bever leading the way, finishing in 24th place. She was followed by Lily Pittman (29th), AJ Grant (32), and Kassi McDade (42, Season Best). There were 53 finishers in the high school girls race.
The boys’ team won the NWOAL for the fourth year in a row, finishing with 29 points, 18 points ahead of runner-up Archbold. Colton Sheline won his first individual league title while running a time of 16:26 in muddy conditions. John Deitemeyer was the league runner-up (1st Team All-NWOAL) for the second year in a row while Josiah Cummins finished just behind him in 3rd (1st Team All-NWOAL). Elijah Cummins stepped up huge for the Golden Bears, placing 9th (2nd Team All-NWOAL) and ahead of Archbold’s #3 runner. Josh Sampson rounded out the top 5 scorers, placing 14th (2nd Team All-NWOAL). The other two All-League performers for the Golden Bears were Jeremiah Taylor (17th, Honorable Mention All-NWOAL) and Fred Parmer (19th, Honorable Mention All-NWOAL).
Other placers for Bryan’s boys: Ethan Bailey (25th), Max Rios (36th), Graham McCague (38th), Leiv Keesbury (39th), Nathan Root (53rd), Korbin Sammons (59th), Keaton Myers (61st), Jesse Hand (64th), and Gawyn Miller (76th).
Bryan’s teams will compete next on Saturday, October 24 at Districts hosted by Columbus Grove.
