Article By Steven Hendrixson, MHS Student Writer
On Saturday, the Marshall Cubs traveled to Normal Illinois for the IESA 2A State Championships. There were several personal bests from both sides. The Cubs placed 6th overall out of a competitive stack of 24 state-caliber teams on the big stage.
Four Cubs ran under 12 minutes. Griffin Thompson led the squad with an 11:24.4 two mile time to finish 29th; teammate Chase Paulson finished 33rd in 11:30.2; Grayson Edwards finished 44th in 11:43.9; Cooper Morey finished 65th in 11:53.7; Emmett Maurer finished 106th in 12:18.4. Sam Wernz finished 220th in 15:10 and Owen Ockerman finished 222nd in 16:32.3.
On the girls’ side, Brynna Farrell finished among the best in the state; placing 25th out of a field of 223 to make the IESA All-State Team.
Cubs Place 6th at State; Farrell Earns All-State Honors Marshall Schools
October 20, 2026