Ansonia’s Bennett Lehman places 6th at State Cross Country Meet

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Ansonia's Bennett Lehman approaches the finish line with photographers in the shadows capturing the moment. (Submitted Photo)

It was a good day for Ansonia sophomore runner Bennett Lehman as he finished atop the Podium at the OHSAA DIII Cross Country State Championships.  

Bennett ran a 15:30.32 5k time, good enough for 6th place.

Tucker Denlinger of National Trail and Collin Day of Dixie finished side by side at the state meet. Denlinger ran a 17:04.89 and Day a 17:05.12.

Newton’s Michaela Flora was the only female WOAC competitor and the freshman came in 42nd place running a time of 19:15.09. 

Congratulations to our State Cross Country runners on a fantastic year.

Bennett Lehman with his 6th place medal in the OHSAAA DIII Boys Cross Country State Championships. (Submitted Photo)