OBETZ — Race day is here for Ohio high school cross country's biggest meet.

The 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association State Cross Country Championships begin Saturday morning at Fortress Obetz near Columbus and continue throughout the day.

Return here throughout the day for live updates from the state meet as Stark County's top runners and teams pursue places on the podium. Watch Ohio High School Sports Live on the NFHS Network all season

Fairless High School's Brice Fuller is a state champ

Brice Fuller of Fairless gives Stark County its second state championship. The sophomore won the Division III boys race not long after Marlington's Irelyn Johnson won the D3 girls race.

Marlington High School's Irelyn Johnson is an OHSAA state champion

Stark County has its first state

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