At the Patriot Invitational cross-country meet at Detweiller Park, Elmwood/Brimfield claimed the boys’ team title with 117 points. At the same time, Stark County’s Evan Knobloch raced to individual victory, clocking in at 14:48 for three miles. Princeton’s boys placed 34th out of a crowded field, with Augustus Swanson their top finisher at 17:52. On the girls’ side, Shelbyville secured the team title, led by Tessa Bowers’ winning 16:49. Princeton’s Ruby Acker led her squad in 19:58, the second-fastest PHS time ever at this meet. Several Princeton runners set personal bests despite warm, muggy race conditions. “We had some nice performances. It was muggy and warm for this time of year, but the efforts were good and we had a few personal meet and/or Detweiller bests.” Pat Hodge-Princeton
Patriot Invitational
Full Results Link: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/267954/results/all
Varsity Boys: Team Champ- Elmwood/Brimfield 117 pts.
Individual Champ: Evan Knobloch-Stark County 14:48 3 miles
Princeton finished 34th with 895 pts.
113. Augustus Swanson 17:52
203. Brady Gross 19:43
244. Allister Swanson 20:48 Personal Detweiller Best
263. Jackson Drozda 22:05 Season Best & Personal Patriot Best
272. Cruz Rodriguez 22:52 Season Best
Varsity Girls: Team Champ- Shelbyville 122 pts.
Individual Champ: Tessa Bowers-Shelbyville 16:49 3 miles
Princeton finished 22nd with 493 pts.
47. Ruby Acker 19:58 Personal Patriot Best- 2nd best time for PHS at this meet
76. Alexandra Waca 20:52 Personal Patriot and Detweiller Best
149. Avery Waca 22:59 Personal Patriot Best
156. Natale Meyer 23:09 Personal Patriot Best
187. Lily Simpson 24:21 Personal Detweiller Best
Junior Varsity Girls
Princeton Finishers
17. Leila Acker 24:23
23. Lenora Hopkins 25:20
33. Emma Dye 28:17
