Herriman Continues Their Dominance at Bob Firman
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At the Bob Firman Invitational, the Herriman boys from Utah continued to showcase their dominance with a commanding performance, easily claiming the team title with just 29 points and winning by a massive 77-point margin. Their impressive depth and top-tier talent were on full display as five of their runners finished in the top 14.
Leading the charge for Herriman was senior Tayshaun Ogomo, who took the individual title in a blazing 15:02.40. Right behind him, junior Jackson Spencer crossed the line in 15:06.10 to secure second place, giving Herriman a powerful 1-2 punch. Senior Jonah Tang kept the momentum going, finishing fourth in 15:16.20, and Micah Tang added a solid 14th-place finish in 15:33.40, completing the team's impressive top-four finishers. Noah Manwaring capped the scoring with a 13th-place finish, clocking 15:39.30.
| PLACE | VIDEO | ATHLETE | TEAM | MARK | POINTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tayshaun Ogomo | 12 | Herriman | 15:02.40 | 1 | |
| 2 | Jackson Spencer | 11 | Herriman | 15:06.10 | 2 | |
| 3 |  Nate Stadtlander | 12 | Meridian High School | 15:08.00 | ||
| 4 | Jonah Tang | 12 | Herriman | 15:16.20 | 3 | |
| 5 |  Edward Fuller | 12 | Skyridge | 15:18.80 | 4 | |
| 6 |  Jase Burton | 12 | Star Valley High School | 15:19.80 | 5 |
With such strong performances from their top runners, Herriman's depth and consistency stood out, further solidifying their status as one of the most dominant teams this season and the favorite to repeat at the Nike Cross Nationals Champions.
The girls' race at the Bob Firman Invitational was a more dramatic contest, with Green Canyon narrowly securing the team title over Boise Senior High in a tight 103 to 105-point finish. Green Canyon's strength was in its consistency, with their top five runners averaging 19:10 and finishing within a 1:50 split. Boise Senior High, despite posting a slightly faster team average of 19:09 and a tighter 1:38 split, fell just short of overtaking Green Canyon. Rocky Mountain (111 points) and Herriman (122 points) followed closely behind, highlighting how competitive the team race was.
| PLACE | TEAM | POINTS | SCORERS | TIMES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Green Canyon | 103 | 3+6+12+34+48 (82+83) | 1:50 1-5 Split | 19:10 Avg |
| 2 |  Boise Senior High School | 105 | 2+10+18+37+38 (49+65) | 1:38 1-5 Split | 19:09 Avg |
| 3 |  Rocky Mountain High School | 111 | 4+23+24+25+35 (62) | 1:24 1-5 Split | 19:14 Avg |
| 4 |  Herriman | 122 | 7+11+21+29+54 (72) | 1:44 1-5 Split | 19:18 Avg |
| 5 |  Skyridge | 166 | 13+16+39+47+51 (60+73) | 1:09 1-5 Split | 19:42 Avg |
In the individual race, Union's Jaylie Jenkins and Olympus' Adria Favero staged a thrilling battle, both finishing in 17:39.2. Jenkins managed to edge out Favero for the win in a photo-finish. Union's River White took third with a strong 17:49, followed by Jackson Hole's Madison Antonino (17:52) and Meridian's Paisley Taylor (17:59), rounding out a highly competitive top five.