Monarch cross country runners place third in district; to compete during regional meet
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October 22, 2024
Several Marysville High School cross country runners have earned Division I all-district honors for the 2024 season. In the picture from left to right are Lyla Channell, Bailey Gross and Maggie Foust. (Photos submitted)

Monarch cross country runners place third in district; to compete during regional meet

By Bob Putman 

Marysville will have two teams competing in the regional cross county meet following a pair of third-place performances on Saturday during the Division I Central District championships at Hilliard Darby.

The boys team tallied 110 points with Olentangy Liberty earning first place with 64 points.

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