2005 Cross Country

Larry Gardner Junior Carrollton, OH Carrollton High School

Coach's Comments -- "Larry is the most talented runner on the team.  He had a great club track season and, if healthy, could have an incredible season."

2005 Season -- Larry had 7 top-ten finishes, including finishing 1st at the Rio Grande Invitational. He holds 3 of the top-five fastest times as a Shawnee runner. He ran his career-best and 3rd fastest time for a Shawnee runner at the Wilmington Fall Classic.  He ran a time of 25:56 and placed 4th overall. He finished 4th at the AMC/NAIA Region IX Championship earning him 1st-Team All-AMC honors.    

2004 Season -- Larry had one top-ten finish on the year, a 3rd place finish at the Rio Grande Invitational.  He placed 13th at the AMC Championship Meet and earned 2nd Team All-AMC honors.  His best time of the year (26:58) came at the NAIA National Championship Meet in Louisville, KY.

2003 Season -- Larry had an impressive freshman season.  His season best time of 26:09 came at the Wilmington Invitational and earned him the number five spot on the SSU Top 25 Fastest Times.  His time was also the fastest time ever for a freshman.  Larry was named 2nd Team All AMC Conference and qualified for the NAIA National Championship with the team.  He had five top ten meet finishes and was named the team's Outstanding Freshman Runner.  

Carrollton High School -- Gardner is a 3-time state qualifier.  He finished 8^th in the State Championship Meet as a senior.  He twice earned All-State honors.

Career results

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