Lake Central High School

The boys' cross country team finished in 19th place at the IHSAA State Finals on Saturday; this was the 2nd best finish of all Northwest Indiana schools (Valparasio-12th). The race took place at the Lavern Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute. Junior Ben Perschon ran a 15:47.7 to lead Lake Central and finish 32nd overall. Senior Kristofer Garner (16:00.5) came in next for the Indians and he finished in 62nd. Evan Smith (12th) ran a 16:48.8 and placed in 174th. Seniors Patrick Ryan and Dominic Negrete finished in 196th and 197th respectively. Other notables included senior Owen Thompson (233rd) and junior Ethan Gonzalez (242nd). The boys' finished a great season. They were Sectional Champions and Duneland Athletic Conference Champions. The 2024 season was the first DAC Championship in school history.