TIFFIN, Ohio — October 31, 2026 — Tinora cross country celebrated a historic accomplishment Saturday at the 2026 OHSAA Northwest Regional Championships at Hedges-Boyer Park. For the first time in school history, both the boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams qualified for the OHSAA State Championships in the same season.

The boys added another milestone by capturing the Division IV Northwest Regional championship, edging Convoy Crestview 122-127 in a thrilling five-point victory. It marked the first regional championship in Tinora boys’ cross-country history.

The historic season also brought individual recognition, with 11 Tinora runners earning Green Meadows Conference All-Conference honors.

Boys Capture First Regional Championship

The Tinora boys put together an outstanding team performance, finishing with 122 points to defeat Convoy Crestview, which scored 127.

Senior Noah Meyer led the Rams with a third-place individual finish in 15:59.30. Meyer was also named First Team All-GMC. Senior Nolan Rittenhouse, another First Team All-GMC selection, delivered a top-five performance, placing fifth in 16:14.80.

Junior Graham Hammon finished 39th in 17:06.40. Junior Gavin Rittenhouse, a Second Team All-GMC selection, followed in 41st at 17:06.90. Senior Wesley Maxwell, also named First Team All-GMC, rounded out the scoring five with a 49th-place finish in 17:16.80.

Junior JT Zolman, a Second Team All-GMC selection, placed 59th in 17:28.20, while senior Jared Neff, an Honorable Mention All-GMC selection, finished 65th in 17:36.10.

Tinora’s five scoring runners combined for a team time of 1:23:44.2, averaging 16:44.9 per runner. Their 1:17.5 spread demonstrated the depth and consistency that proved decisive in the championship race.

The regional championship adds another milestone to an impressive program history. Tinora previously finished third at the state meet in 1984 and fourth in 2025. The boys have also qualified for state in 1984, 2020, 2024 and 2025.

Lady Rams Finish Ninth and Earn State Berth

The Tinora girls finished ninth overall among 33 teams with 304 points, securing the final team qualifying position for the OHSAA State Championships.

Senior Cheyenne Myers, a First Team All-GMC selection, paced the Lady Rams with a 45th-place finish in 20:49.20. Sophomore Caroline Vance, a Second Team All-GMC selection, followed in 51st place with a time of 20:57.50.

Freshman Hartley Waltmire, also a Second Team All-GMC selection, placed 78th in 21:37.60. Freshman Lauren Rittenhouse, a First Team All-GMC selection, finished 88th in 21:46.80.

Senior India Okuley, another First Team All-GMC selection, completed the scoring in 112th place at 22:07.20.

Freshman Myah Dominique finished in 25:59.30, while freshman Harper Spieth crossed the line in 26:03.50.

The girls recorded a combined team time of 1:47:18.3, averaging 21:27.7 per runner, with a team spread of just 1:18.0.

The girls’ state qualification continues a proud program tradition that includes regional appearances dating back to 1992 and previous state appearances in 1993 and 1998.

A Historic Season for Tinora

While both programs have previously qualified for the state meet, Saturday’s accomplishment represents a first for Tinora: having both the boys and girls cross country teams qualify as teams in the same season.

Head Coach Jim Winseman and Assistant Coach Amber Delgado have guided both programs through a memorable season that has produced a regional championship, two state-qualifying teams and 11 GMC All-Conference selections.

Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, families and supporters who helped make this historic season possible.

Two teams. One historic season. A whole lot of Rams pride.

Ram fans can find all OHSAA State Cross Country info below!

https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

https://www.ohsaa.org/Sports-Tournaments/Cross-Country/2026-Cross-Country/2026-Cross-Country-State-Championships