Copley’s Regional Five Close Out the 2026 Season
Copley Boys XC — Regional Recap
OHSAA Division II Regional Championship · October 31, 2026
Brayden Malpass led Copley in 17:19.5, while Joshua Penko, Owen Frazee and Parker Lust finished within 8.6 seconds of one another.
| Runner | Finish | Mile 1 | Mile 2 | Mile 2–Finish | Position Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Malpass | 105th · 17:19.5 | 5:03 | 5:48 | 6:28 | 29 → 77 → 105 |
| Joshua Penko | 178th · 17:46.5 | 5:35 | 5:55 | 6:16 | 217 → 100 → 178 |
| Owen Frazee | 182nd · 17:49.6 | 5:24 | 5:53 | 6:33 | 145 → 158 → 182 |
| Parker Lust | 194th · 17:55.1 | 5:40 | 5:53 | 6:22 | 263 → 201 → 194 |
| Everett Parana | 266th · 18:37.2 | 5:43 | 6:10 | 6:43 | 277 → 255 → 266 |
Mile 2–Finish covers approximately 1.1 miles; the displayed time is not a one-mile split.
Race Analysis
- Parker Lust recorded Copley’s strongest position gain, moving up 69 places overall. He gained 62 places during the second mile and another seven after two miles.
- Joshua Penko gained 117 places during mile two—the largest single-stage move by a Copley runner—and finished 39 places ahead of his first-mile position.
- Everett Parana gained 22 places during mile two before giving back 11, producing a net gain of 11 places.
- Brayden Malpass reached the first mile in 5:03 and sat 29th before moving to 77th at two miles and 105th at the finish.
- Owen Frazee finished only 3.1 seconds behind Joshua despite losing a shoe during the race. Joshua, Owen and Parker formed an 8.6-second finishing pack.
Joshua Penko · Owen Frazee · Parker Lust · Everett Parana
The Regional Championship concluded the 2026 season for Copley’s boys.