Top returning cross country runners in Wayne/Holmes Counties for 2026 season

As the 2026 cross country season approaches, multiple standout runners from Wayne and Holmes Counties are set to compete. Key returnees include Kloe Smith of Hillsdale, who finished 82nd at the Division IV state meet last year, and Adyson Fosen from Rittman, who earned a 14th-place medal at the same event. Notable boys runners include Nigel Wenger from Smithville, who secured 14th place at last year’s Division IV state meet. Others to watch are the returning competitors from Rittman and Triway, who aim to improve on their previous state meet performances. The season will kick off this fall, with runners vying for top finishes in their respective divisions.

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