Bobby Ganser, Colin Cernansky, Kailey Zagst, Ahna Doane named Stark Runners of the Week
BOYS DIVISION I
Bobby Ganser
Louisville, senior
Ran a career-best time of 15:28 and was runner-up at the Wooster Invitational. Helped Louisville finish third as a team. Time is currently the fastest in Stark County this season. ... Finished first at the East Canton Invitational. All-Ohio runner in 2019 and 2020.
BOYS DIVISION ii-iii
Colin Cernansky
Marlington, sophomore
Ran a personal-best 16:10 in finishing third at the Wooster Invitational. ... Came in fifth at the OHSAA Preseason Meet and third among Division II runners at Marlington's Ashley White Invitational. ... First team All-Eastern Buckeye Conference, first team All-Stark County and a state qualifier as a freshman. ... Owns a 4.0 GPA.
GIRLS DIVISION I
Kailey Zagst
Jackson, junior
Finished third in a season-best time of 18:32 at the Wooster Invitational. Helped the Polar Bears capture the team title. ... Earned Division I honors after finishing 24th at last year's Division I state meet. ... First team All-Federal League and All-Stark County selection. Also named Academic All-Stark County and Academic All-Ohio.
GIRLS DIVISION II-III
Ahna Doane
Fairless, freshman
Finished seventh at the Wooster Invitational in 20:38. ... Kicked off her high school career with a fifth-place finish at the Claymont Early Bird Invitational. Also came in third at the Northwest Invitational.
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