High school cross country season is off and running.

The 2025 season kicked off on Saturday, August 23 for several area boys and girls teams in meets around Ohio. Here is a rundown of some of the top finishes. Watch Ohio High School Sports Live on the NFHS Network all season

Perfect day for Minerva at Salem Early Bird Cross Country Meet

It was a perfect start to the high school cross country season for Minerva as the Lions won the boys and girls team titles at the Salem Early Bird Meet.

All five Minerva scorers in the girls race finished in the top five. Makenzie Beavers won her first individual title in 19:25.36. Tateum Richard, Charlie Galley, Addison Keyser and Gabby Lupshu rounded out the top five.

Minerva freshman Anderson Scott won the boys race in 16:28.97. Teammate Rowen H

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