Andrew Johnson, Platte County

The junior took first place at the Class 4 District 4 meet, running 15:53.15 - helping his team win the district team title.

Chris Stone, Dexter

Ran 16:59.14 to place eighth overall in the Class 3 District 1 meet, setting the stage as three teammates followed in 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th. That helped the Bearcats advance to state as a team for the first time since 1971.

Blaine Brodersen, Stover

Brodersen, a senior, advanced to state for the fourth time after a runner-up finish in the Class 2 District 4 meet in Platte City.

Ronan Hardwicke, Christian

The O'Fallon Christian runner ran 16:46.87 to take first place in the Class 1 District 1 meet.

Bradley Shaw, Stoutland

The Class 1 District 3 title went to the senior, who won in 17:57.60.