Wellston senior cross country runner Elijah Goodell is an All-Ohioan after capping off what was described as the best individual cross country season in school history.
Goodell had a strong finish to his final high school cross country season, running his way to 12th place in a time of 15.33.9 at the OHSAA Division III State Championships held at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park Saturday, Nov. 7.
According to a Wellston City Schools website update, Goodell’s many accomplishments in 2026 include numerous first place meet finishes, the fastest race time in school history regardless of course, the WHS Cross Country Course fastest time, TVC-Ohio Division Most Valuable Runner, OHSAA district champion, 7th place at the OHSAA regional meet, and his state meet participation.
Two Vinton County Lady Vikings also made their mark at state, running together in the Division III girls race at Fortress Obetz.
Sophomore Naomi Boyd placed 103rd (20:20) and senior Faith Goodson was 107th (20:26.5) out of 212 racers.
According to the Vinton County Cross Country Facebook page, Goodson and Boyd join Rylee Fee and Olivia Mayers as individual state meet qualifiers from Vinton County.