HANOVER, Ind. – The Scottsburg High School cross country teams turned in strong performances Saturday morning at the IHSAA Cross Country Sectional held at Hanover College, highlighted by the Warrior boys earning a team berth in next week's regional and three Warriorette runners advancing individually. Warrior Boys Finish Fifth to Advance The Scottsburg boys placed fifth overall in the 12-team field, scoring 149 points to secure a spot in the IHSAA Regional. Senior Kameron Reed led the Warriors with a 23rd-place finish, completing the 5,000-meter course in 18:15.88. Freshman Asher Horton followed in 29th place with a time of 18:36.80, while junior Gavin Curley finished just behind in 30th at 18:40.54. Freshman Caleb Cox crossed the finish line in 38th place with a time of 19:13.76, and sophomore Caleb Salas rounded out Scottsburg's scoring five with a 39th-place finish in 19:21.85. The Warriors also received contributions from freshman Carter Howell, who finished 53rd in 19:59.87, and freshman Rylan Dowden, who placed 72nd in 21:06.63. Scottsburg's top five runners finished within just 1 minute and 6 seconds of one another, demonstrating the team's balance and depth. Austin captured the boys sectional championship with 34 points, followed by Madison Consolidated (72), Lawrenceburg (87), Charlestown (122), and Scottsburg (149). With four freshmen among their seven sectional competitors, the Warriors combined a strong postseason performance with valuable experience for the future. Three Warriorettes Earn Regional Berths Although the Scottsburg girls did not qualify as a team, three Warriorettes earned individual spots in the IHSAA Regional with their performances Saturday. Sophomore Presley Buckel led the way for Scottsburg, finishing 18th overall with a time of 23:11.29. Senior Providence Vaughn followed with a 28th-place finish, crossing the line in 24:49.99, while senior Addison Eldridge placed 36th with a time of 25:47.98. The three runners earned the opportunity to continue their postseason competition and represent Scottsburg at the regional level. Senior Addison Elliott also competed for the Warriorettes, finishing 49th overall in 28:02.58. Southwestern (Hanover) captured the girls sectional championship with 31 points, followed by Madison Consolidated (55) and Switzerland County (66). Scottsburg Sectional Results Boys – 5th Place (149 Points) - Kameron Reed (SR) – 23rd – 18:15.88 - Asher Horton (FR) – 29th – 18:36.80 - Gavin Curley (JR) – 30th – 18:40.54 - Caleb Cox (FR) – 38th – 19:13.76 - Caleb Salas (SO) – 39th – 19:21.85 - Carter Howell (FR) – 53rd – 19:59.87 - Rylan Dowden (FR) – 72nd – 21:06.63 Girls – Individual Results - Presley Buckel (SO) – 18th – 23:11.29 – Regional Qualifier - Providence Vaughn (SR) – 28th – 24:49.99 – Regional Qualifier - Addison Eldridge (SR) – 36th – 25:47.98 – Regional Qualifier - Addison Elliott (SR) – 49th – 28:02.58 On to Regionals! The Warriors will now prepare to compete as a team in the next round of the IHSAA State Tournament, while Buckel, Vaughn, and Eldridge will represent the Warriorettes as individual qualifiers. Congratulations to both Scottsburg cross country teams on their efforts at the sectional, and best of luck to our regional qualifiers as they continue their postseason journey! IHSAA Regional Information – Saturday, October 24 Scottsburg's regional qualifiers will compete in the 2026 IHSAA Cross Country Regional #4 on Saturday, October 24, at CERA Sports Park in Columbus, Indiana. Location: CERA Sports Park (Ceraland) 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, IN 47203 Race Schedule: - 10:30 AM – Girls 5,000 Meter Race - 11:15 AM – Boys 5,000 Meter Race - 12:00 PM – Awards Ceremony Admission and Important Fan Information Admission is $10 per person. All tickets must be purchased digitally through EventLink. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, October 19. https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=212865&p=326537 Important reminders for spectators: - NO CASH SALES – Digital tickets only. - NO PASSES ACCEPTED – All spectators must purchase admission. - NO PETS ALLOWED at the facility. - Gates open at 8:00 AM. - Have your digital tickets ready for validation at the main entrance. - Arrive early! Traffic backups are possible near the park, especially as race times approach. - Spectator parking is available in the designated parking lots throughout the Ceraland campus. What's at Stake? The top five teams from each regional, along with the top 15 individual finishers from non-advancing teams, will qualify for the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals. We encourage Warrior and Warriorette fans to make the trip to Columbus and support our runners as they compete for an opportunity to advance to the state championship! Play Hard. Play Smart. Play Together.