Which Columbus area athletes and teams won high school state championships in 2021-22?

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From the beginning of the fall season in August to the end of the spring season in June, countless high school athletes and teams will compete for a chance to achieve the ultimate goal: winning a state championship.

In the 2020-21 school year, dozens of athletes and teams from the Columbus area won state titles. In 2021-22, many more hope to do the same — and in front of full crowds this time, which wasn't possible for large portions of last year.

Here's a list of all the Columbus area high school athletes and teams that have won state championships this year. The list will be updated throughout the 2021-22 school year.

The Upper Arlington Lady Golden Bears are the 2021 girls state water polo champions at the 2021 Ohio Girls State Water Polo Championship, Oct. 31, 2021.
The Upper Arlington Lady Golden Bears are the 2021 girls state water polo champions at the 2021 Ohio Girls State Water Polo Championship, Oct. 31, 2021.

Fall

Worthington Christian's Sam Evans attempt to hit out of the sand on hole 4 of the Ohio State University Scarlet Course during the Division III Boys State Golf Tournament on Saturday October 16, 2021.
Worthington Christian's Sam Evans attempt to hit out of the sand on hole 4 of the Ohio State University Scarlet Course during the Division III Boys State Golf Tournament on Saturday October 16, 2021.

Sam Evans, Worthington Christian, Division III golf

Evans shot a 70 on the first day and a 73 on the second day for a two-day total of 143. Only one Division III golfer has turned in a better score on Ohio State's Scarlet course, a 141 by Columbiana's Jared Wilson in 2017.

The Columbus Academy boys golf team displays its championship trophy after winning its fifth consecutive Division II state title Oct. 16 at NorthStar. In front are assistant coach Mike Stegemiller (left) and head coach Craig Yakscoe. In back are Matthew Fang (left), Stephen Ma, Arvind Rajagopalan, Jake Stouffer, Aditya Reddy and Russell Ahmed.
The Columbus Academy boys golf team displays its championship trophy after winning its fifth consecutive Division II state title Oct. 16 at NorthStar. In front are assistant coach Mike Stegemiller (left) and head coach Craig Yakscoe. In back are Matthew Fang (left), Stephen Ma, Arvind Rajagopalan, Jake Stouffer, Aditya Reddy and Russell Ahmed.

Columbus Academy, Division II boys golf

Columbus Academy shot a 304 on the first day of state and a 307 on the second day to win the state championship by just three strokes with a total of 611. The win earned Academy its fifth consecutive state championship.

Dublin Jerome's Audrey Ryu looks toward her teammates after making a birdie on No. 18, a shot that secured Division I state medalist honors Oct. 23 at Ohio State's Gray Course.
Dublin Jerome's Audrey Ryu looks toward her teammates after making a birdie on No. 18, a shot that secured Division I state medalist honors Oct. 23 at Ohio State's Gray Course.

Audrey Ryu, Dublin Jerome, Division I golf

Ryu shot a 71 on the first day of competition and followed it up with a 67 on the second day to win the state title by just one stroke over Aurora’s Brooklyn Millard. Jerome finished third as a team.

The New Albany girls golf team poses with the championship trophy after winning its fourth consecutive Division I state title Oct. 23 at Ohio State's Gray Course. The Eagles finished with a 588, five strokes ahead of second-place Mason.
The New Albany girls golf team poses with the championship trophy after winning its fourth consecutive Division I state title Oct. 23 at Ohio State's Gray Course. The Eagles finished with a 588, five strokes ahead of second-place Mason.

New Albany, Division I girls golf

After ending the first day in fourth place with a score of 304, New Albany shot a 284 on the second day to win the state championship with a two-round total of 588, five strokes better than runner-up Mason. Anna Ritter shot a 68 and Emerson Purcell shot a 69 to lead the Eagles to their fourth straight title.

Gahanna's Alyssa Shope is the 2021 Division I Girls State Cross Country champion. The meet was held at Fortress Obetz on Saturday November 6, 2021.
Gahanna's Alyssa Shope is the 2021 Division I Girls State Cross Country champion. The meet was held at Fortress Obetz on Saturday November 6, 2021.

Alyssa Shope, Gahanna, Division I cross country

With a time of 17:32.1, Shope finished more than seven seconds ahead of the second-place runner. Shope won all but three of the races she competed in this season and broke her own school record three times.

Watterson's Grace Cantwell hoists up the field hockey state championship trophy and celebrates with teammates after defeating Thomas Worthington, 2-1, in overtime during the OHSAA Field Hockey State Final game Nov. 6, 2021, at Thomas Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio.
Watterson's Grace Cantwell hoists up the field hockey state championship trophy and celebrates with teammates after defeating Thomas Worthington, 2-1, in overtime during the OHSAA Field Hockey State Final game Nov. 6, 2021, at Thomas Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio.

Watterson, field hockey

Molly Griffith scored the game-winning goal on a penalty stroke in overtime as Watterson beat Thomas Worthington 2-1 in the state title game. This is Watterson's second consecutive state championship and fifth overall.

The Golden Bears of Upper Arlington hoist the title trophy at the 2021 Ohio Water Polo Boys State Championship, Oct. 31, 2021.
The Golden Bears of Upper Arlington hoist the title trophy at the 2021 Ohio Water Polo Boys State Championship, Oct. 31, 2021.

Upper Arlington, boys and girls water polo

Both the Upper Arlington boys and girls teams captured state championships, as the girls won their third consecutive state title with a 9-5 win over the Cincinnati Mavericks and the boys won their first title in nine years with an 11-10 win over Toledo St. Francis.

Members of the Grandview Heights boys soccer team run the Division III state championship trophy to their fans following a 4-2 win over Columbiana Crestview at Lower.com Field on Nov. 13.
Members of the Grandview Heights boys soccer team run the Division III state championship trophy to their fans following a 4-2 win over Columbiana Crestview at Lower.com Field on Nov. 13.

Grandview, Division III boys soccer

Danny Claypool's hat trick led Grandview Heights to a 4-2 win over Columbiana Crestview to win the Bobcats' first team state championship.

Winter

St. Charles' Spencer Aurnou-Rhees won the 200-yard individual medley in the Division I state meet Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton. He also won the 100 freestyle.
St. Charles' Spencer Aurnou-Rhees won the 200-yard individual medley in the Division I state meet Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton. He also won the 100 freestyle.

Spencer Aurnou-Rhees, Division I swimming

Spencer Aurnou-Rhees, a St. Charles senior and a Texas signee, won state championships in both the 200 individual medley (1:46.03) and the 100 free (44.52). He was the only Division I male swimmer to win both of his championship races.

Olentangy Liberty's Hudson Williams celebrates after winning the Division I state title in the 50-yard freestyle Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
Olentangy Liberty's Hudson Williams celebrates after winning the Division I state title in the 50-yard freestyle Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.

Hudson Williams, Division I swimming

Olentangy Liberty junior Hudson Williams won the 50 free with a time of 20.09.

Upper Arlington's Grant Gooding celebrates after winning the Division I state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
Upper Arlington's Grant Gooding celebrates after winning the Division I state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.

Grant Gooding, Division I swimming

Grant Gooding, a junior at Upper Arlington and a Louisville commit, won the 100 breaststroke with a time of 54.37.

Gahanna's Sami Kiss, Marie Belli (center) and Kendall Hitler celebrate after they, along with Aubrey Briseno, won the Division I state title in the 200 medley relay.
Gahanna's Sami Kiss, Marie Belli (center) and Kendall Hitler celebrate after they, along with Aubrey Briseno, won the Division I state title in the 200 medley relay.

Gahanna, Division I girls swimming

Gahanna's 200 medley relay, swam by junior Marie Belli, senior Sami Kiss, senior Kendall Hitler and freshman Aubrey Briseno won the state championship with a time of 1:43.47, less than a tenth ahead of second place.

Dublin Coffman's Emily Brown won the 200 yard freestyle during the division I state championship meet at C.T. Branin Natatorium on Feb. 26.
Dublin Coffman's Emily Brown won the 200 yard freestyle during the division I state championship meet at C.T. Branin Natatorium on Feb. 26.

Emily Brown, Division I girls swimming

Dublin Coffman sophomore Emily Brown swept the 200 and 500 free for the second consecutive year, winning the 200 with a time of 1:46.91 and the 500 with a time of 4:45.47.

Olentangy's Martina Peroni hugs West Chester Lakota West's Paige Striley after winning the Division I state title in the 100-yard butterfly in a state- and pool-record 52.96.
Olentangy's Martina Peroni hugs West Chester Lakota West's Paige Striley after winning the Division I state title in the 100-yard butterfly in a state- and pool-record 52.96.

Martina Peroni, Division I swimming

Martina Peroni, an Olentangy senior and Duke commit, won the 200 individual medley for the second straight year with a time of 1:58.04. She also won the 100 butterfly, posting a state- and pool-record time of 52.96.

New Albany's Carly Meeting congratulates Westerville Central's Kiah Smith after the 50-yard freestyle during the OHSAA Division I State Swimming Tournament on Feb. 25, at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton.
New Albany's Carly Meeting congratulates Westerville Central's Kiah Smith after the 50-yard freestyle during the OHSAA Division I State Swimming Tournament on Feb. 25, at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton.

Carly Meeting, Division I swimming

Carly Meeting, a junior at New Albany, won both the 50 free (22.75) and the 100 backstroke (53.31).

Upper Arlington's Riley Huddleston competes in the 200-yard freestyle during the OHSAA Division I State Swimming Tournament on Feb. 25, at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton.
Upper Arlington's Riley Huddleston competes in the 200-yard freestyle during the OHSAA Division I State Swimming Tournament on Feb. 25, at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton.

Upper Arlington, Division I girls swimming

Upper Arlington's 200 free relay, swam by senior Caroline Porterfield, freshman Hayden Hollingsworth, senior Avery Catalano and senior Riley Huddleston, won the the state championship with a time of 1:32.61.

The New Albany girls swimming and diving team repeated as Division I state champion Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
The New Albany girls swimming and diving team repeated as Division I state champion Feb. 26 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
New Albany's Marisa Downs, Carly Meeting and Ashlyn Morr hug after they along with teammate Ava Lachey won the division I state title in the 400 yard freestyle relay at C.T. Branin Natatorium on Feb. 26.
New Albany's Marisa Downs, Carly Meeting and Ashlyn Morr hug after they along with teammate Ava Lachey won the division I state title in the 400 yard freestyle relay at C.T. Branin Natatorium on Feb. 26.

New Albany, Division I girls swimming

New Albany's 400 free relay, swam by Meeting, sophomore Ashlyn Morr, senior Marisa Downs and senior Ava Lachey won the state championship with a time of 3:23.86. That relay win powered the Eagles to their second consecutive team state championship.

DeSales' Brady McInerney holds up two fingers after winning his second Division II state title, placing first in the 100-yard freestyle after his earlier win in the 50 free Feb. 25 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
DeSales' Brady McInerney holds up two fingers after winning his second Division II state title, placing first in the 100-yard freestyle after his earlier win in the 50 free Feb. 25 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.

Brady McInerney, Division II swimming

McInerney, a senior at DeSales and a Kentucky commit, won the 100 free for the second straight year with a time of 45.07 and also won the championship in the 50 free (20.65).

Jonathan Alder's Eli Stoll competes in the 200-yard individual medley during the Division II state meet Feb. 25 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
Jonathan Alder's Eli Stoll competes in the 200-yard individual medley during the Division II state meet Feb. 25 at Branin Natatorium in Canton.

Eli Stoll, Division II swimming

Jonathan Alder junior Eli Stoll, who is committed to North Carolina State, won the 100 backstroke with a time of 48.47, nearly two seconds faster than second place and less than two-tenths off the state-record time of 48.29.

Jerome senior Raegan Ernst capped her prep career by capturing the state all-around title March 5 at Hilliard Bradley. She became the Central District’s fourth all-around state champion and the first since DeSales’ Jillian Stranges in 2001.
Jerome senior Raegan Ernst capped her prep career by capturing the state all-around title March 5 at Hilliard Bradley. She became the Central District’s fourth all-around state champion and the first since DeSales’ Jillian Stranges in 2001.

Raegan Ernst, Gymnastics

Dublin Jerome senior Raegan Ernst, who will run track at Dayton, won the all-around title with a score of 37.6. The win capped a gymnastics career in which Ernst won four district titles and didn't lose a meet in her senior year.

Olentangy Liberty's Carter Street is congratulated after rolling a 289 in the first game of the Division I state tournament March 11 at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. Street won the state title with a 732 three-game series.
Olentangy Liberty's Carter Street is congratulated after rolling a 289 in the first game of the Division I state tournament March 11 at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. Street won the state title with a 732 three-game series.

Carter Street, Division I bowling

Olentangy Liberty senior Carter Street won the Division I bowling individual championship with a three-round score of 732, which included a first-round score of 289. Street finished 13 pins ahead of second place.

Reynoldsburg's Imarianah Russell smiles toward teammates as she cuts the net after a 63-56 overtime win against Mason in the OHSAA Division I state championship game March 12 at UD Arena in Dayton.
Reynoldsburg's Imarianah Russell smiles toward teammates as she cuts the net after a 63-56 overtime win against Mason in the OHSAA Division I state championship game March 12 at UD Arena in Dayton.

Reynoldsburg, Division I girls basketball

With a 63-56 overtime win over Mason, Reynoldsburg won the first girls basketball state championship in program history. Imarianah Russell scored a game-high 28 points, bringing her to 2,002 career points, as she willed the Raiders to the title.

Dublin Coffman’s Omar Ayoub celebrates is win against Pickerington Central’s Brennen Cernus during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Ayoub won the Division I 126 pound weight class.
Dublin Coffman’s Omar Ayoub celebrates is win against Pickerington Central’s Brennen Cernus during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Ayoub won the Division I 126 pound weight class.

Omar Ayoub, Division I wrestling

After finishing as the state runner-up at 113 pounds last year, Dublin Coffman sophomore Omar Ayoub won at 126 pounds with a 6-4 decision against Pickerington Central senior Brennen Cernus.

Scioto sophomore Ty Wilson captured the Division I state title at 132 pounds March 13 at Ohio State. He became the Irish’s first two-time state champion after winning at 113 last season.
Scioto sophomore Ty Wilson captured the Division I state title at 132 pounds March 13 at Ohio State. He became the Irish’s first two-time state champion after winning at 113 last season.

Ty Wilson, Division I wrestling

Dublin Scioto sophomore Ty Wilson is halfway to four state championships in his four years of high school. Wilson won the title at 113 pounds last year and stepped up to 132 pounds this year, where he earned his second championship with a 9-7 win over Whitmer's Jeremy Ginter.

Westerville North’s Connor Euton wins the 157 weight class for Division I during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022.
Westerville North’s Connor Euton wins the 157 weight class for Division I during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Connor Euton, Division I wrestling

Westerville North senior Connor Euton, an Iowa State commit, pinned Jarrel Miller from Lakewood St. Edward in just 1:39 to win his second consecutive state title. Euton won at 145 pounds last year.

Coffman senior Seth Shumate won the Division I state title at 190 pounds March 13 at Ohio State. It was the third state championship for Shumate, who went 170-5 in his high school career.
Coffman senior Seth Shumate won the Division I state title at 190 pounds March 13 at Ohio State. It was the third state championship for Shumate, who went 170-5 in his high school career.

Seth Shumate, Division I wrestling

Though he couldn't win four state championships in four years after the 2020 tournament was canceled due to the pandemic, Dublin Coffman senior Seth Shumate came as close as he could. With a 7-4 win over Teays Valley's Camden McDanel, who beat Shumate at the district tournament a week before, Shumate won his third state title.

Liberty’s Dylan Russo celebrates a win during the Division I state wrestling tournament. Russo captured the championship at 215 pounds.
Liberty’s Dylan Russo celebrates a win during the Division I state wrestling tournament. Russo captured the championship at 215 pounds.

Dylan Russo, Division I wrestling

Olentangy Liberty junior Dylan Russo won his second straight championship at 215 pounds with a 5-3 win over Oregon Clay's Ty Cobb.

DeSales’ David McClelland celebrates his win against Louisville’s Pablo Castro during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. McClelland won the 132 pound weight class for Division II.
DeSales’ David McClelland celebrates his win against Louisville’s Pablo Castro during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. McClelland won the 132 pound weight class for Division II.

David McClelland, Division II wrestling

DeSales junior David McClelland beat Louisville senior Pablo Castro 8-3 at 132 pounds to win his first Ohio wrestling state championship. McClelland, a Johnstown native, competed for Lake Highland Prep (FL) the last two years.

Watterson’s Mitchell Younger celebrates his win against Graham Local’s Nolan Gessler during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Younger won the 144 pound weight class for Division II.
Watterson’s Mitchell Younger celebrates his win against Graham Local’s Nolan Gessler during the OHSAA wrestling finals at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Younger won the 144 pound weight class for Division II.

Mitchell Younger, Division II wrestling

Watterson freshman Mitchell Younger capped an undefeated season with a state championship at 144 pounds. Younger missed seven weeks in the regular season with a broken left foot but returned in time to win his first championship.

Wauseon's Connor Twigg and London's Antwaun Burns face off in the 157 weight class during the Division II Boys State Wrestling Tournament at the Schottenstein Center on March 11.
Wauseon's Connor Twigg and London's Antwaun Burns face off in the 157 weight class during the Division II Boys State Wrestling Tournament at the Schottenstein Center on March 11.

Antwaun Burns, Division II wrestling

London senior Antwawun Burns, who finished third last year at 157 pounds, came back in his final season to win the state title in the same weight class. He earned an 8-4 decision over Graham Local's Gunner Cramblett.

Central junior Devin Royal cuts down the net after the state title victory. A first-team all-district honoree and OCC-Buckeye Player of the Year, Royal scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half of the championship game.
Central junior Devin Royal cuts down the net after the state title victory. A first-team all-district honoree and OCC-Buckeye Player of the Year, Royal scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half of the championship game.

Pickerington Central, Division I boys basketball

Ten years to the day after Pickerington Central's only other basketball state championship, the Tigers snapped Centerville's 45-game win streak with a 55-48 win in the state championship game. Devin Royal led the way with a game-high 20 points.

Spring

DeSales senior attacker David Chintala scored a title-game record nine goals in the rout of Chagrin Falls.
DeSales senior attacker David Chintala scored a title-game record nine goals in the rout of Chagrin Falls.

DeSales, Division II boys lacrosse

DeSales avenged an earlier loss to Chagrin Falls with a 20-6 win in the Division II boys lacrosse state championship game. David Chintala scored nine goals to lead the Stallions to their first title since 2018.

New Albany, Division I girls lacrosse

After three seasons as the state runner-up, New Albany broke through with a 13-12 overtime win over Upper Arlington to claim its first state championship since the OHSAA sanctioned the sport in 2017. Sophomore Maddy Paz scored the game-winning goal on a shot from free position 50 seconds into overtime.

Upper Arlington, Division I boys lacrosse

In a rematch of the 2021 championship game, which Dublin Jerome won over Upper Arlington, the Golden Bears came out on top this time around with a 12-10 win for their first state title since the OHSAA sanctioned lacrosse — and the 17th in program history. Leo Caine led the way with four goals.

Pickerington Central, Division I boys track and field

Pickerington Central narrowly beat out Olentangy Orange with 31 points to the Pioneers' 30 to win the Division I boys team track and field state title, its first since 2019. The Tigers also won the 4x100 relay (41.22).

The Gahanna girls track team poses for a photo after winning the team championship at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.
The Gahanna girls track team poses for a photo after winning the team championship at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.

Gahanna, Division I girls track and field

The Lions won their first team state title since 2019 with 47 points, ahead of Westerville Central which finished second with 31 points. Gahanna also won the 4x200 relay (1:38.32).

Pickerington Central's Troy Lane celebrates after he and teammates Xavier McCoy, Kaleb Holloway and Ethan Pinkins win the 4x100 meter relay at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.
Pickerington Central's Troy Lane celebrates after he and teammates Xavier McCoy, Kaleb Holloway and Ethan Pinkins win the 4x100 meter relay at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.

Troy Lane, Pickerington Central, Division I boys track and field

Lane set a state record in the 100 with a time of 10.25 seconds, breaking Piqua's Brandon Saine's record of 10.38 from 2006. He also won the 200 (21.09).

Beechcroft's Jayden Douglas won the 300 meter hurdles at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.
Beechcroft's Jayden Douglas won the 300 meter hurdles at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.

Jayden Douglas, Beechcroft, Division I boys track and field

Douglas, a junior, won the 300 hurdles with a time of 37.17 seconds. He was runner-up in the event last year.

Thomas Worthington's Camden Beatty celebrates after he and teammates Daniel Assoku, Eli Hitzhusen and Shohaan Singh won the 4x400 meter relay at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.
Thomas Worthington's Camden Beatty celebrates after he and teammates Daniel Assoku, Eli Hitzhusen and Shohaan Singh won the 4x400 meter relay at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.

Thomas Worthington, Division I boys track and field

Thomas Worthington's 4x400 relay team of Shohaan Singh, Camden Beatty, Daniel Assoku and Eli Hitzhusen won the state title with a time of 3:17.42.

Olentangy Orange's Joel Addo won the high jump at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.
Olentangy Orange's Joel Addo won the high jump at the Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4.

Joel Addo, Olentangy Orange, Division I boys track and field

Addo won the state title in the high jump. He jumped 6 feet, 8 inches for the win.

Licking Heights DJ Fillmore (middle) competes in the boys 200 at the 2022 OHSAA Track and Field State Tournament at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 3, 2022.
Licking Heights DJ Fillmore (middle) competes in the boys 200 at the 2022 OHSAA Track and Field State Tournament at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 3, 2022.

DJ Fillmore, Licking Heights, Division I boys track and field

Fillmore, a junior, jumped 24 feet, 11 inches to win the state title in the long jump.

Hilliard Davidson's Jack De Francesco celebrates after clearing 15-6 Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4. That vault gave De Francesco the state title.
Hilliard Davidson's Jack De Francesco celebrates after clearing 15-6 Division I State Track and Field Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on June 4. That vault gave De Francesco the state title.

Jack De Francesco, Hilliard Davidson, Division I boys track and field

After being runner-up last year, De Francesco won the pole vault title. He cleared 15 feet, 6 inches to take the win by four inches.

Gahanna Lincoln's Camden Bentley crosses the finish in the 100 meter hurdles during the Division I State Track and Field Tournament on June 3 at Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus.
Gahanna Lincoln's Camden Bentley crosses the finish in the 100 meter hurdles during the Division I State Track and Field Tournament on June 3 at Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus.

Camden Bentley, Gahanna, Division I girls track and field

Bentley, a junior, swept the hurdle events with wins in the 100 hurdles (13.25) and 300 hurdles (42.82). Her time in the 100 would've set a state record, but it was considered wind-aided.

Olentangy Orange's Teresa Christian competes in the 4x400 meter relay during the Division I State Track and Field Tournament on June 3 at Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus.
Olentangy Orange's Teresa Christian competes in the 4x400 meter relay during the Division I State Track and Field Tournament on June 3 at Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus.

Olentangy Orange, Division I girls track and field

The Olentangy Orange 4x100 relay team of Josephine Davis, Ava Musgrove, Cassidy Shimp and Teresa Christian won the state title with a time of 47.55.

Heath’s Huntyr Butler took first place in the boys 110 hurdles with a time of 14.15 on day two of the 2022 OHSAA Track and Field State Division II Tournament on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.
Heath’s Huntyr Butler took first place in the boys 110 hurdles with a time of 14.15 on day two of the 2022 OHSAA Track and Field State Division II Tournament on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Huntyr Butler, Heath, Division II boys track and field

Butler repeated as the 110 hurdles state champion with a time of 14.15.

The final day of competition was held Saturday at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for the state track and field championships.
The final day of competition was held Saturday at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for the state track and field championships.

Juliette Laracuente, Highland, Division II girls track and field

Laracuente defended her long jump state title with a jump of 19 feet, 5.75 inches — more than a foot longer than the second-place finisher and a distance that would've won the state title in any of the three divisions.

Grandview Heights' Collin Haj Abed and Lowellville's Michael Ballone compete in the 110 meter hurdles during the OHSAA Division III State Track and Field Tournament on June 4 at Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Haj Abed placed first in the event.
Grandview Heights' Collin Haj Abed and Lowellville's Michael Ballone compete in the 110 meter hurdles during the OHSAA Division III State Track and Field Tournament on June 4 at Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Haj Abed placed first in the event.

Collin Haj Abed, Grandview, Division III boys track and field

Haj Abed, last year's runner-up in the 110 hurdles, won the event this year with a time of 14.81 seconds. He also won the long jump with a jump of 22 feet, 2.75 inches.

Africentric's Ashtan Winfrey won the girls long jump in the Division III state meet June 3 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
Africentric's Ashtan Winfrey won the girls long jump in the Division III state meet June 3 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.

Ashtan Winfrey, Africentric, Division III girls track and field

Winfrey, a sophomore, won the long jump with a jump of 18 feet, 8.75 inches — nearly a foot longer than the runner-up's distance.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: High school sports in Columbus: 2021-22 state champions