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1986 Caldwell cross country team

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The 1986 Caldwell, Ohio boys cross country running team has been recognized as the 1986 National Championship High School boys cross country team regardless of size.[1] The team had a regular season record of 137 wins and 0 losses. The team also set Ohio High School Boys Cross Country State Meet records for lowest point total (26) as well as largest margin of victory (85). The 1987 followed the next year with a record low 25 points at the state meet. Caldwell High School has been called "The most successful school in Ohio boys cross country"[2] by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). The program began in 1971. From 1971- 1992 the program finished state team runner up and team champions a total of 12 times during those initial 22 years of the program. The 1986 Team along with the other 8 Caldwell Boys State Championship teams ('73, '85, '87, '88, '89, '90, '91, '92) were recognized in 2016 at a Caldwell High School Basketball game in which banners were hung in the Gym to recognize their teams accomplishments.[3]

The 1986 varsity team members included;

  • Seniors: Tony Carna, P.J. Norris, Randy Lowe
  • Juniors: Brian Norris, Stacy Huffman, Danny Lowe
  • Freshman: Steve Ferguson
  • Coaches: Head Coach Ron Martin Assistant Coach: Dugan Hill
l to r, Ron Martin, Steve Ferguson, Danny Lowe, Randy Lowe, Stacy Huffman, Brian Norris, P.J. Norris, Tony Carna Picture taken Feb 2016

Caldwell 1986 Season Record (137-0; duel meet scoring)

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Meet Team Performance
Newcomerstown Invitational Won with 24 points
Akron Firestone Invitational Won with 27 points
Fort Frye Dual Won with 15 points
Tiffin Invitational Won with 29 points over 21 teams
Waterford-Belpre Tri-meet Won with 15 points
Brookville Invitational Won with 25 points
Newcomerstown Dual Won with 15 points
Malone College Invitational Won with 67 points over 30 teams
Skyvue Dual Won with 15 points
Coaches Classic Won with 30 points
Zanesville Invitational Won with 16 points
PVC Invitational Won with 15 points
District Championships Won with 16 points
Region Championships Won with 19 points
1986 Ohio State Championships
Ohio State Championships Won with 26 points

Members of the Ohio Association of Track and Field and Cross Country (OATCCC) Hall of Fame

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  • Dugan Hill[4] 1996 Induction
  • Ron Martin[5] 1997 Induction
  • Tony Carna[6] 2006 Induction

References

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  1. ^ Taylor, Aron. "XC Legacy: 1986 National XC Rankings". MileSplit United States. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  2. ^ "Tim Hudak Feature". www.ohsaa.org. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  3. ^ Robinson, Kreg. "Caldwell High Celebrates Cross Country Championship Teams". Journal Leader. Retrieved 2018-02-25.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "OATCCC - Hall of Fame". oatccc.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  5. ^ "OATCCC - Hall of Fame". oatccc.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  6. ^ "OATCCC - Hall of Fame". oatccc.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-25.