Seven athletes earn All-Ohio honors at state track meet in Columbus

The 2026 OHSAA Track and Field State Championship Meet in Columbus saw seven athletes from Scioto County achieving All-Ohio status. Noteworthy performances included Wheelersburg’s Ella Hochstetler, who secured third place in shot put, and South Webster’s Braden Mantell, who placed fifth in the boys 1,600 meter run with a personal-best time. Hochstetler, competing while battling mononucleosis, also won the Division IV State Championship in girls shot put. Additionally, West's Keagan Salem finished sixth in the 300 meter hurdles in a remarkable season debut. These achievements highlight the growing prominence of Scioto County in track and field competition.

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