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* Sergio Negroe and the Lak. West guys after the OHSAA State Cross Country Championships 2020.
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Sergio Negroe (Lakota West, OH)
Sergio Negroe came in clutch when he was needed most.
When the season got tough, Negore stepped up and helped his team in a big way. The most important instance of this point was made at the Division 1 OHSAA State Cross Country Championship, where he moved into the fourth-man position for his team and helped the squad keep a tight compression.
Lakota West pulled off a major upset and gave the Firebirds a 2-point win over nationally-ranked St. Xavier (OH), 73-75. Negroe was a huge reason why. The senior also came in clutch on a national stage when he finished 103rd overall -- and 49th in team scoring -- at the XC Town USA Meet of Champions.
His finish there helped Lakota West place fourth, helping it beat top-ranked teams like Great Oak (CA), Columbus North (IN), St. Xavier (OH) and Severna Park High School (MD).