6 Area Teams & 17 Individuals Set to Run at OHSAA XCountry Meet Saturday
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Several area runners will participate in the OHSAA State Cross Country Meet this Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Obetz.
The day will begin with Division 3 Boys at 10am followed by the Division 3 Girls at 10:45am with awards presented at 11:15am. The Division 2 Boys step off at 12pm with the Division 2 Girls at 12:45pm and awards presented at 1:15pm. Division 1 Boys begin at 2pm with the Division 1 Girls at 2:45pm and awards presented at 3:15pm.
Those from the Litter Media coverage area qualified for the meet are listed below.
Boys Division 1: (187 entries) – Brock Jarrett, Lancaster; Tate Ruthers, Sheridan
Girls Division 1: (183 entries) – Marissa Heil, Harper Allen, Brooke Derringer, Amelia Fries, Ava Parrett, Hadley Allen, Lily Carpico, Lancaster; Reese Galinger, Teays Valley; Kaylen Goss, Logan
Boys Division 2: (178 entries) – Andrew Walton, Nathan Phillips, Connor Runkle, Andrew Ray, Ryan Boyer, Christian Reindle, Cordel Runkle, Fairfield Union; Cameron Carn, London; JJ Percell, Portsmouth; Corbin Winkle, Hillsboro; William Lynch, Unioto
Girls Division 2: (179 entries) – Sophia Szolosi, Andie Corrigan, Landis Corrigan, Zoe Wayner, Margaret Nunemaker, Olivia Smart, Helen Rittenhouse, Athens; Vera Henderly, Adelyn Winters, Claire Wilkenson, Ava Wilkenson, Julia Widener, Abigal Pike, Ellen Morgan, Fairfield Union; Gabby Maranzana, Chillicothe; Maddux Bigam, Circleville; Dee Riley, Nora Covey, Beckett Strong, Adriana Pack, Addie Dennis, Ella Connors, Sheridan
Boys Division 3: (193 entries) – Landen Eyre, Whiteoak; Connor Nolan, Reedsville Eastern; Nixon Snavely, Ryan Riddle, Kelan Davidson, Ben Simpson, Wyatt Knipp, Isaiah Fuhr, Rock Hill; Jordan McQueary, Lancaster Fairfield Christian; Braden Mantell, South Webster; Seth Hamm, Dawson-Bryant; Roman Funk; Fisher Catholic; Kyle Fite, Asher Faust, Elam Faust, Tavion Huguely, Wyatt Osborn, Caden Faust, Linkin Barnett, Lynchburg-Clay
Girls Division 3: (184 entries) – Vanessa Conley, Adena; Rachel Lute, Huntington
Information for spectators planning to attend from the OHSAA:
Spectator Questions: Spectators should direct their questions to their coach or athletic administrator. OHSAA staff will not be available via phone or email as they will be working on final preparations for the event.
Map: A map of the facility, including parking, admission gates, spectator boundaries, etc., can be found HERE; you are encouraged to access the map from your mobile device. Paper copies of the map will not be available on-site outside of the two provided to each team.
Gates Open: The stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to the start of the first race. Parking: Free parking is available at the site in the designated areas on the map.
RV Parking: Limited RV parking is available. Those interested in RV parking must contact Andy Scholz, Fortress Obetz Operations Director, at ascholz@obetz.oh.us at least 72 hours in advance.
Tickets/Admission: Tickets go on sale Monday, October 28 at ohsaa.org/tickets ONLY; no cash sales will be available. Students $10, Adults $15. Once entering the stadium, you will receive a hand stamp that will allow for reentry without an additional ticket. All spectators must purchase a ticket.
Live Results: Live results can be found on the OHSAA Cross Country State Championship Page. The results found there and on the video boards at the stadium are unofficial until the end of the appeals period.
Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco: Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited in all areas.
Umbrellas: Umbrellas are prohibited in the stands.
Food & Drink: No outside food or drink is permitted inside the stadium. There are no food/drink restrictions in the team camp area.
Concessions: Concessions will be available inside the stadium.
Merchandise & Programs: Meet merchandise will be available for purchase from EA Graphics inside the stadium. Programs will also be available inside the stadium for $5. Merchandise can also be purchased online by clicking HERE.
Spectator Access: Spectators are prohibited from entering competition areas during the event. Spectators who enter restricted areas will be removed from the facility without a refund.
Prohibited Items for Spectators: Bicycles, pets, weapons of any kind, and drones are prohibited at the event, both inside and outside of the stadium.
