Legacy Christian Finishes Fourth as Wojtowicz Takes Second at State Championship
| Place | Participant | Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 15:37.7 | 2 | |
| 21 | 16:19.8 | 21 | |
| 43 | 16:42.4 | 43 | |
| 52 | 16:50.8 | 52 | |
| 59 | 16:57.4 | 59 | |
| 67 | 17:01.1 | 67 |
OBETZ, Ohio - Legacy Christian finished fourth as a team behind Stephen Wojtowicz’s runner-up performance in the boys race at the 2026 OHSAA Division IV Cross Country State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Obetz. Wojtowicz covered the course in 15:37.7.
The Legacy Christian senior finished 7.0 seconds behind individual champion Bennett Lehman of Ansonia, who won in 15:30.7. The race for second was considerably tighter, with Wojtowicz finishing just 0.3 seconds ahead of third-place Owen Cappuzello of McDonald. Wojtowicz contributed one point toward Legacy Christian’s team score.
Legacy Christian entered the state meet as a team qualifier, while fellow Metro Buckeye Conference runners Elijah Scales of Emmanue Christian and Adly Knox of Calvary Christian qualified individually. Scales, a junior, placed 21st in 16:19.8, the next-highest finish among the conference runners.
Knox finished 59th in 16:57.4, completing the junior’s individual state appearance. The championship took place under overcast skies with a temperature of 48 degrees, as Legacy Christian’s team entry and the two individual qualifiers competed in the Division IV field.
Senior Elam Sparks followed Wojtowicz for Legacy Christian, finishing 43rd in 16:42.4 and contributing 22 team-scoring points. Junior Ethan Michael placed 52nd in 16:50.8 for 29 points. Senior Lucas Thompson finished 67th in 17:01.1 and contributed 37 points, crossing the finish line 18.7 seconds after Sparks. Junior Jeremy Carter finished 112th in 17:27.8 and added 69 points for the Knights.
Legacy Christian finished with 158 points as a team, just 3 behind Botkins for 3rd place.
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