06/10/2025
Eleven Little Giants Compete at State Track & Field Meet...
The Ross Little Giants made a strong showing this past weekend as eleven student-athletes represented Fremont Ross at the OHSAA State Track and Field Championships. Competing among Ohio’s best, the Little Giants brought pride to both their school and community with standout performances, personal bests, and podium finishes.
Senior Jadrian Brown led the charge, qualifying for state in an impressive three events. Brown narrowly missed the podium in the 100-meter dash, blazing through the line in 10.65 seconds—the 11th fastest time in the meet and just hundredths of a second short of the finals. He bounced back in the 400-meter dash, where he placed seventh in the prelims and stormed to a school-record time of 47.83 seconds in the finals. That performance earned him a 6th place finish and a well-deserved spot on the state podium.
Brown wasn’t done yet. He teamed up with Gabe Wensinger, Mason Englund, and Stephen Reiter in the boys 4x200-meter relay. The squad qualified 7th heading into the finals and, despite slightly slower conditions, still secured 8th place and a podium spot with a solid effort.
Sophomore Mason Englund also competed individually in the high jump. He cleared 6 feet, 2 inches to place 15th in the state—a strong finish for his first championship appearance.
On the girls’ side, Danika Deman came within a second of qualifying for the 300-meter hurdles finals, clocking a time of 44.59 seconds. She also competed in the pole vault, clearing 11 feet before narrowly missing on her next three attempts. Her mark earned her 18th place overall.
In the girls 4x200-meter relay, the team of Ashtyn Marsee, Braxtyn Jordan, Malise Lee-Garrett, and Lexi Nelson ran a season-best 1:43.69, which was good for 17th place.
In the high jump, Lyndi Wolf and Kilee Kidd represented Ross. While Wolf was unable to record a height, Kidd cleared 5 feet, 2 inches, finishing 10th overall in the state.
This weekend’s performances capped off a season full of growth, determination, and achievement for the Ross track and field program. The Little Giants not only competed with grit and heart—they left their mark on the state’s biggest stage.
