Wayland High School freshman Ava Makowski broke through the 20-minute barrier at the Division 2 state cross-country championship race at Michigan International Speedway.

Makowski finished 42^nd in the state with a five-kilometer time of 19:58.87. Right behind her was sophomore teammate Olivia Barabas, who finished 51^st with a time of 20:04.78. Barabas broke the 20-minute barrier the week before in the regionals at Otsego.

Meanwhile, Martin High School senior Carsen Young captured Division 4 all-state honors by finishing 16^th individually with a time of 17:19.46.

Young’s freshman sister, Elliana, finished 154th with a time of 23:56.25.

COVER PHOTO: Olivia Barabas (left) and Ava Makowski.