Melanie Q. (Courtesy/Kristin Stevens)

Dane C., Melanie Q., and Clara S. ran on Saturday, October 28, at Pickerington North for regionals in their last 5K of the year. 

Running times of 21:11.19 and 21:20.96, Clara S. and Melanie Q. obtained 38th and 49th but fell short of the top-24 cutoff in the Division 3 race. Competing in Division 2, Dane C. matched Melanie’s 49th with a 17:12.19. All three achieved top 50 in a field of competitive athletes.

Melanie Q. and Clara S. said, “We’re really happy that we both made it past districts! We’ve had great junior seasons, and senior season next year will be even better.”

To our cross- country team, thanks for letting me cover this illustrious season. X-C and its members have been incredibly gracious to my new-to-sports-writing self.

Congratulations again to Dorian B., Maria M., Elliot S., and Charlie S., and best of luck to the class of 2025 in their senior season. The future will be nothing short of incredible.