FRHS XC will move to new Division VI

The Tribe had a change of scenery in the postseason this year as they moved from the Northwest to the Southwest district.

With the addition of another class, they will get another change for 2025.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the new cross country division alignment on Thursday morning and Fort Recovery’s teams will be running in the newly expanded Division IV.

The OHSAA also announced a new three-year contract with Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park to continue hosting the state tournament.

The OHSAA approved expanding to four divisions in cross country after its January meeting and the new alignment was approved on Thursday. Since the 1970s, there have only been three cross country divisions.

The Indians have previously competed in Division III but will migrate to Division IV for the 2025 season.

Six of the top 10 teams at the Division III 2024 state tournament will join Fort Recovery in Division VI, including 16 time state champion and Midwest Athletic Conference foe Minster. Seven of the top 10 boys teams move down, the highest placer from 2024 being Crestview at second.

Divisional breakdowns for golf and volleyball will be announced on Monday, and football will be released on May 1.