D1 girls race was an anticipated showdown vs the defending D1 State XC champ from Centerville, Mia Robillard, and the D1 3200 meter run champ from last spring, Alyssa Shope from Gahanna Lincoln. Shope totally dominated that 3200 at State in very hot conditions, winning by 13 seconds in 10:32, so I was anticipating a serious challenge by Shope to take the win. But…the girl from Olmsted Falls, Katie Clute, took charge just before the mile mark and ran away from everyone. I had forgotten she won indoor State last year in the 3200 in 10:38 as a sophomore before getting injured outdoor. Look out for the third place finisher though. A frosh from Dublin Jerome, Milly Leonard. Nineteen seconds off the win, but running 18:49 in her HS debut, and in hot, humid conditions is pretty darn impressive. She‘s gonna be exciting to watch!