06/08/2026
A Historic Season Concludes: Little Giants Shine at the OHSAA State Championships
The curtain has closed on one of the greatest seasons in Fremont Ross track and field history, and what a season it was.
This past weekend, 18 Little Giants proudly represented Fremont Ross at the OHSAA State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Competing against the best athletes in Ohio, our student-athletes showcased the talent, determination, and work ethic that have defined this historic season.
Before recognizing the accomplishments on the track, it is important to acknowledge a remarkable senior class that has left a lasting impact on the program.
Braxtyn Jordan, Stephen Reiter, Tallon Brown, Ty Brown, Gabe Wensinger, Ashtyn Marsee, Kilee Kidd, and Jace Miller have been shining examples of leadership, commitment, and Little Giant pride throughout their careers. Their contributions helped elevate the program to new heights, and they will be greatly missed.
The future of the program is equally bright, as the underclassmen competing at the state meet demonstrated. Mason Englund, Kevin Jones Jr., Lexi Nelson, Daisha Bulger, Kamaya Jones, Tierra Parker, Julia Norris, Ryla Smith, Bria Estep, and Lily Kiser represented Fremont Ross with tremendous pride and proved that the tradition of excellence is only continuing to grow.
Several Little Giants earned their place on the podium among Ohio's elite.
The boys 4x100-meter relay team earned a third-place finish in the state, while both the boys and girls 4x200-meter relay teams also brought home third-place finishes. Reaching the podium at the state meet is an accomplishment few athletes ever achieve, making these performances even more impressive.
One of the most memorable performances of the weekend came from Tierra Parker. The junior delivered the best performance of her career in the shot put, finishing as the Division II State Runner-Up while setting a new Fremont Ross school record with a throw of 42 feet, 1 inch.
It was an unbelievable moment and the culmination of countless hours of hard work and dedication. On the biggest stage in Ohio high school track and field, Parker delivered the performance of a lifetime.
The season was filled with record-breaking performances, and no athlete embodied that more than Mason Englund.
Competing in four events at the state meet is an extraordinary accomplishment. In fact, no Fremont Ross athlete had qualified in four events at the state championships since Adam Wilhelm accomplished the feat in 2005. Prior to that, you would have to go all the way back to the 1940s to find a similar achievement.
Englund's season will forever be remembered in Fremont Ross history. Not only did he establish himself as a school record holder, but he also became the Division II State Record Holder in the 110-meter hurdles. To put his accomplishment into perspective, his record-setting performance is just one-tenth of a second behind the overall state meet record held by Ohio legend Teddy Ginn Jr.
Throughout the season, records seemed to fall nearly every week. In some cases, athletes were breaking records they had already set themselves. The level of excellence displayed by this group was truly remarkable and speaks to the commitment of both the athletes and coaching staff.
This historic season was guided by Head Coach Christian Booze and his staff, whose leadership helped elevate the program to levels never before seen in Fremont Ross track and field. From league championships to regional success and now multiple state podium finishes, this team consistently demonstrated what can happen when talent, preparation, and dedication come together.
The accomplishments of this group extend far beyond medals, records, and podium finishes. They inspired a school, energized a community, and showed what it means to represent Fremont with pride.
This season took Fremont Ross track and field into uncharted territory, and it is a year that will not soon be forgotten.
To our 18 state qualifiers: thank you for your hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. You made your school, your teammates, your coaches, and the entire Fremont community proud.
What a season. What a team. What a legacy.
