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Published October 14, 2008 11:49 pm - Leah Steele’s approach to her race Tuesday was typical of the area’s most successful participants at the Pendleton Heights cross country sectionals. HS Cross Country Sectional: Smooth sailing for area runners By Adam Wire, Herald Bulletin Sports Editor PENDLETON — Leah Steele’s approach to her race Tuesday was typical of the area’s most successful participants at the Pendleton Heights cross country sectionals.
Before the awards ceremony even ended, the Lapel sophomore left, to join her Bulldogs volleyball team, which was playing a home match against Shenandoah. Don’t worry about her study time. She’s a straight-A student. For Steele, Pendleton Heights’ Nathan Hendershot and the Arabians’ girls squad, the mind-set was similar. They showed up, took care of business and prepared for whatever was next. Steele and Hendershot won the girls and boys races, respectively, while the PH girls team claimed its first sectional title since 1990. All three victories came without breaking a sweat, figuratively speaking. Steele took the lead in the first 100 meters and slowly built it from there. Her time of 20:25 in the 5-kilometer race was 29 seconds ahead of her closest pursuer, Pendleton Heights’ Hannah Douglas. “I thought it was pretty easy,” said Steele, who also won the county meet. “I focused on the hills. Sometimes, I’ll put my head down, and I won’t get up the hills fast enough. I wanted to get the lead first, and I didn’t want to be pressured.” Runner-up Douglas was followed by teammate Brittany Ward, who finished in 21:15. The Arabians’ Mur Hagerman was fifth in 21:26. In all, PH placed six runners in the top 15. Megan Cole (eighth in 22:01) and Leslie Hershberger (14th in 22:47) rounded out the Arabians’ scoring. Kristina Reed was 15th in 22:51. The Arabians’ 31 points easily defeated runner-up Mount Vernon (72). Shenandoah was third with 88, followed by Lapel (106) and Yorktown (124). The top five teams and top 15 individuals advanced to the Delta Regional, set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Water Bowl, just north of Muncie. PH coach Melissa Hagerman said the meet turned out about how she expected. She also wanted her runners to appreciate the fact that they were attempting to end an 18-year drought while at practice Monday. “The captains ran practice (Monday), and we finished in the gym, and looked at the banners,” Hagerman said. “I kind of expected a score in the low 30s. Our big pack really pulled through.” Highland’s Haylei Banister (seventh in 21:53) and Frankton’s Allie Browning (ninth in 22:09) also earned regional berths as individuals. In the boys race, Hendershot’s race played out similar to Steele’s. He took an early lead and kept it, although Highland’s D.J. Taylor provided a slightly tougher race. Taylor (16:32) finished 14 seconds behind Hendershot (16:18). “I wasn’t really worrying about my time,” said Hendershot, whose best time this season is 15:41. “This time of year, all that counts is place. I started out a little fast, and I didn’t feel 100 percent today, but I fought through it.” The Arabians came close to knocking off favored Mount Vernon, but fell short, losing 57-65. Yorktown was third with 73, followed by Highland (91) and Blue River (166). 
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