COLUMBUS − While no area state qualifier finished at the top of the podium at the 2026 Jesse Owens OHSAA State Track and Field Championships this weekend, several local standout student-athletes secured All-Ohio honors with finishes in the top eight in the entire state.
Competing against Ohio’s elite at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, these local competitors capped off their stellar seasons by securing a spot on the state podium and cementing their names among the best in their respective divisions.
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Podium Finishes & All-Ohio Honorees
Leading the local charge on the podium was Shenandoah’s senior multi-sport star Braxton Barnett, who put
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