When it comes to leaving a lasting legacy, Sadie Engelhardt has done that and more while running for Ventura High.
In her final CIF state cross-country championship meet, Engelhardt won the Division II girls’ individual title on Saturday at Woodward Park in Fresno, her third in a row. It was her seventh individual state championship when including track and field. Her time was 16 minutes, 57.6 seconds, more than 30 seconds faster than her next closest pursuer. She has committed to North Carolina State.
Evan Noonan of Dana Hills also won a third straight individual title, taking the Division III boys’ race in 14:43.7.
It was a big day for Trabuco Hills, which set a team record in winning the Division I girls’ team title. The individual title went to Rylee Blade of Corona Santiago in 16:46.5. Holly Barker of Trabuco Hills placed second in 16:58.9.
In Division I boys, Beckman won the team title.
J.R. Lesher of Hueneme raced to a time of 14:43 to win the Division II boys’ race. He previously won the Ventura County championship. He prevailed in a close race with Tesoro’s Griffin Kushen, who finished in 14:44.6.
El Toro won the Division II girls’ state title, while Oaks Christian won the Division IV boys’ title.
South Pasadena won the Division III girls’ championship, led by Abby Errington, who took the individual title in 16:57.5.
Sophomore Amelia Sarkisian of Brentwood on the Division V girls’ title in 17:31.8.