Edison girls, two from CCHS advance to state XC meet

PICKERINGTON — The regional cross country meets were held Saturday, with local schools competing across three divisions at the Pickerington regionals.

In Division III, the Edison girls team placed eighth in team scoring to earn a trip to the state championship meet next week at Fortress Obetz.

Leading the Wildcats was Josie Lesnansky, who placed 18th overall and set a personal best in 19:44.61. Also on the qualifying team were Lydia Krepps, Leila Cable, Hallie Westbrook, Maya Filburn, Annie Board and Paige Somerville.

On the boys side, Edison’s top finisher was Evan Westfall in 89th and Blaine Hoobler was 98th. The Wildcats finished 21st in team scoring.

Indian Creek’s Calista Cozart placed 156th out of a field of nearly 300 in Divi

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