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Fairfield Union boys place 5th at the OHSAA state cross country meet
OBETZ ― The Fairfield Union boys’ cross country team capped an outstanding season with a fifth-place finish at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state cross country championships on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Fortress Obetz. The Falcons were just one point shy of a fourth-place team finish. Woodridge won the state title with 65 points, followed by Fairless (115), Versailles (205), West-Liberty Salem (232), and the Falcons (233). There were 24 teams and 100 runners competing. “It was a challenging season, filled with adversity, but this team continued to battle, support one another, and work together,” Fairfield Union coach Rob Myers said. “Their perseverance and determination made for an amazing season, and we couldn’t be prouder.” More: Bexley edges Fairfield Union in regional soccer championship game Senior Connor Runkle led the way and earned All-Ohio honors with a seventh-place finish (15:22.0). Chase Myers placed 67 th (16:45.9), and Colin Reindle finished in 87 th place (16:59.9). The Fairfield Union girls’ team was led by sophomore Sadie Schultz, who placed sixth overall (18:26.9) to earn All-Ohio honors. She was the top-finishing sophomore at the state meet. The Lancaster girls team placed 14 th and was led by sophomore Amelia