5 Boys Qualify as Individuals to Regionals
Copley Boys XC — District Recap
OHSAA Division II District Championship · October 24, 2026
14th of 19 teams · 342 points
Copley’s first five finishers each earned an individual Regional qualifying position.
Copley’s first five finishers each earned an individual Regional qualifying position.
| Runner | Finish | Mile 1 | Mile 2 | Position Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Malpass | 38th · 17:37.1 | 5:22.85 | 10:56.08 | 22 → 25 → 38 |
| Parker Lust | 63rd · 17:59.1 | 5:43.39 | 11:30.29 | 94 → 76 → 63 |
| Owen Frazee | 72nd · 18:09.8 | 5:42.99 | 11:29.72 | 91 → 75 → 72 |
| Everett Parana | 81st · 18:22.2 | 5:46.19 | 11:36.79 | 97 → 85 → 81 |
| Joshua Penko | 88th · 18:26.1 | 5:48.45 | 11:51.99 | 98 → 99 → 88 |
| Zackary Dodson | 98th · 18:47.1 | 5:47.69 | 11:50.39 | 103 → 96 → 98 |
| Aiden Tufts | 102nd · 18:55.4 | 5:52.42 | 12:00.19 | 106 → 107 → 102 |
Race Analysis
- Parker Lust gained a team-leading 31 places while running very even opening miles of 5:43.4 and 5:46.9.
- Owen Frazee gained 19 places overall, including 16 during the second mile.
- Everett Parana gained 16 places from mile one to the finish.
- Joshua Penko gained 11 places after two miles. His final 1.11 miles took 6:34.1—approximately 5:56 per mile—to secure the next-to-last individual Regional berth.
- Brayden Malpass reached two miles in 10:56.08. His final 1.11 miles took 6:41.0, approximately 6:02 per mile.
Regional Qualifiers:
Brayden Malpass · Parker Lust · Owen Frazee · Everett Parana · Joshua Penko
Brayden Malpass · Parker Lust · Owen Frazee · Everett Parana · Joshua Penko
Next: OHSAA Division II Regional Championship
Saturday, October 31 · Boardman High School · Boys race at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 · Boardman High School · Boys race at 12:30 p.m.
Updated Nov 2, 2026, 9:30 PM
