Dane C. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram)

Competing in the Division II Central District race at Hilliard Darby on Saturday, October 19, the boys cross country team ran its final race of the season. With 121 points, the boys tied with Highland for fourth but fell short in the tiebreaker, taking home fifth.

Dane C. led the pack, running 16:52.70 for seventh. Chris H. placed 13th with 17:15.93, followed by Henry S. and Giuseppe P. nabbing 25th (18:04.68) and 28th (18:18.18), respectively. Graham A. rounded out the top five with 48th and 20:32.43, while Jude S. and Alester X. finished with respective places of 53rd (21:15.69) and 58th (22:48.67). 

The top three teams and 12 individuals qualify for regionals. Congratulations to Dane for advancing! You can support him at Pickerington North on Saturday, October 26, at 12:00 p.m.