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Bellaire High School’s cross country teams achieved a historic milestone by sweeping the Buckeye 8 and OVCCL Championships. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams earned remarkable victories, showcasing their athletic prowess and promising future. The boys’ team won with impressive scores of 64 and 77 points, while the girls claimed victories with scores of 33 and 65 points. Individual performances also stood out, highlighting the talent within the teams. As they gear up for sectionals, Bellaire’s cross country athletes are setting the stage for an exciting future.

Bellaire High School Cross Country Teams Make History with Stunning Wins!

In a breathtaking display of athletic prowess, the Bellaire High School cross country team has swept the competition at the recent Buckeye 8 and OVCCL Championships held at Buckeye Local High School in Connorville. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams left with triumphant victories, putting Bellaire on the map with a historic four-team win!

Bellaire Boys Bring Home Two Championships

The boys’ team conquered the revised 3.1-mile course with a score of 64 points at the Buckeye 8 championship, edging out St. Clairsville, which managed to accumulate 73 points. But that’s not all! At the OVCCL championship, the boys scored 77 points, prevailing once more over St. Clairsville by a solid 10 points.

Martins Ferry hung in there, finishing third in both championships with scores of 84 points and 101 points respectively. It was indeed an intense day of racing!

Girls Shine Bright at the Championships

As for the girls, they also showed their mettle, securing a remarkable victory in the Buckeye 8 race with a score of 33 points – kicking Martins Ferry to the curb with their total of 54 points. They didn’t slow down there, either! In the OVCCL race, Bellaire’s girls finished with 65 points, outpacing Shadyside by 17 points.

This achievement marks a notable point in Bellaire’s athletics, especially given the young talent on the teams, each with only one senior expected to graduate!

Individual Performers Steal the Show

The results were not just about the teams; individual performances also shone brightly. For the boys, junior Landen Perdue led the squad at an impressive third place with a dazzling time of 15:57.65. Following closely were:

  • Kai Jon Cerritos – ninth at 17:10.50
  • Kai Brehm – twelfth with a finish time of 17:29.63
  • Keyser Taylor – nineteenth at 18:13.11
  • Brae Schmidli – twenty-first at 18:15.26

Not to be outdone, Allana Williams from Martins Ferry clinched victory in both girls’ races with a speedy time of 18:48.39. Bellaire’s notable performers included:

  • Kamdin Snider – second in 19:07.37
  • Kayla Edgar – third in 20:03.99
  • Liz Mayer – seventh in 21:30.47
  • Lyla Blazek – eighth in 21:35.34
  • Lexi Fry – thirteenth in 22:15.54

The Road Ahead

With such an exciting season, the future looks promising for Bellaire’s cross country athletes. The team’s head coach highlighted their strong team culture and consistency this season as key components to their success. With both teams gearing up for the upcoming Ohio sectionals at Cambridge High School this Saturday, anticipation is reaching a peak.

It’s safe to say that Bellaire High School’s cross country teams are not just running—they are flying! Keep your eyes peeled for what these talented athletes accomplish next!

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