Northeast Ohio girls runners shine at state cross country meet

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Aurora secured the Division II team championship Saturday at the 2026 OHSAA Girls Cross Country State Championships, while runners from across Northeast Ohio claimed multiple podium finishes at Fortress Obetz Memorial Park.The Greenmen dominated their division with 80 points, placing four runners in the top 15. Audrey Miller led the charge with a fourth-place finish in 17:49.5. Claire Jenkins crossed in 12th place at 18:22.0, and Evelyn Jenkins took 14th in 18:28.2. Mia Paech finished 40th in 19:10.4, while Makayla Cicero rounded out the scoring in 60th place with a time of 19:25.2.