Our mission with Crown Point Boys' Cross Country is to provide young men with the tools needed to succeed on the course, in the classroom, and in life.
Crown Point, IN
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Isaac Roman comes from a family of pole vaulters, and he grew up around some of the state's best vaulters. He won Crown Point's first state champion since 2023. nwitimes.com/sports/high-sch…
Thank You, Coach Iddings!
Coach Iddings served Crown Point Schools as both a teacher and coach for over 30 years. As he begins his first day of retirement, we can’t thank him enough for his dedication, service, and leadership.
His impact has been felt not only by his student-athletes, but also by his students, colleagues, and the Crown Point community as a whole.
Thank you, Coach, for everything you have given to Crown Point Schools. Congratulations on your retirement from teaching and coaching-it is incredibly well-deserved!
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Crown Point will be represented in 3 of the 4 distance events at the IHSAA State Finals.
The 4x800 relay won Regional 1 in 7:55.06, with all four guys splitting under 2:00. Metzger and Zona also doubled back later in the meet to set lifetime bests in the 800 and 1600.
The guys will line up against some of the best in the state and the country next Saturday, June 6th.
Jake Metzger (12) is your Regional Champion in the 800 Meter Run!
Jake ran a lifetime best of 1:55.01 to punch his ticket to the State Finals!
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1600 Meter Run:
Jackson Zona (11) is State Bound!
After splitting 1:59 in the 4x800, Jackson came back and placed 2nd in the 1600 with a lifetime best of 4:26.80.
Kuba Nurek finished 6th in the 3200m at Sectionals with a time of 10:16.39, followed by freshman Dominic Buonadonna, who placed 8th in 10:21.46.
Both guys scored points for the team, with Kuba advancing to Regionals next weekend and Dominic capping off a phenomenal freshman track season.
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Jake Metzger is your Sectional Champion in the 800m run, winning in 1:58.37!
Jake Baumann also closed strong and scored key points for the team with a 5th-place finish in 2:04.22.
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Following a nice split in the 4x800, Jackson Zona came back with a strong 4th-place finish in the 1600m run in 4:33.46 at Sectionals.
Freshman Jackson Barnes followed closely behind in 5th, running a season-best time of 4:35.16!
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The 4x800m relay team repeats as Sectional Champions! Winning with a time of 8:19.36.
Kuba Nurek led things off, followed by Caleb Kotynski and Jackson Zona, with Jake Metzger bringing it home on the anchor leg.
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Distance showed up at DAC!
4x800 Relay - DAC Champions, 8:14.34
Jake Metzger (12) - DAC Champion in the 800, 1:57.19
Jackson Zona (11) - 3rd in the 1600, 4:27.20
Kuba Nurek (10) - 5th in the 3200, PR of 9:57.34
Dominic Buonadonna (9) - 6th in the 3200, PR of 10:08.29
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The 4x800 team kicked off the Duneland Athletic Conference Championships with a 1st-place finish, running a time of 8:14.34!
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Congrats to Jackson Zona and Dominic Buonadonna on huge mile PRs at the Franklin Central Flashes Showcase while racing against some of the best milers in the state!
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A special shoutout to Austin Hunt and Gabriel Perez, two of our cross country athletes, who have been exactly the example we look for in our program. Both have been incredibly coachable, have led by example, and have represented our team the right way every day.
Hopefully both will receive the award, but regardless, it should be noted how outstanding they have been as leaders, teammates, and students. Proud of all seven qualifiers from CPHS and especially proud of Austin and Gabriel for the example they continue to set.
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4x800 -8:11.73 today and Indoor State Finals Bound!
Jackson Zona(11) 2:03
Caleb Kotynski(12) 2:03.4
Jake Baumann(12) 2:04.3
Jake Metzger(12) 2:00.8
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2025–2026 Dogs of the Winter
Caleb Kotynski (Senior) - A high-character individual who consistently carries himself the right way and represents what our program stands for.
Jackson Zona (Junior) - Commitment. After cross country, Jackson shared with his coaches the goals he wants to achieve before graduating, and his commitment this winter shows he’s well on his way.
Dominic Buonadonna (Freshman) - Consistency. Since June, Dom has shown up whenever there’s an opportunity to work. He’s one of the most consistent athletes in our program.
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B1G BRONZE FOR SEAMUS 💥
His 22.52m (73-10.75) in the weight throw earns him third at the B1G Indoor Championships and moves him up to #2 in school history.
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2025 CPXC Team Banquet
Youche Country Club
Most Improved Runner – Nathan Petersen
19:02 ➡️ 17:55. Relentless work ethic. Quiet leader.
Ironman Award – Nathan Petersen
Consistent. Focused. High character. Makes everyone around him better.
Best Newcomer – Jackson Barnes
Season didn’t go exactly as planned, but made a big impact. Huge upside ahead.
Spirit of the Bulldog – Austin Hunt
Leadership. Integrity. Commitment. Sets the tone for what CPXC stands for — on and off the course.
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Academic Honors
IATCCC Academic All-State (First Team):
Jake Baumann · Dylan Ryder · Blythe Dieck · Austin Hunt
Honorable Mention:
Kamden Honickel · Gabe Perez
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Post-Season Recognition
All-Sectional: Jake Metzger · Jackson Zona · Dylan Ryder · Evan Kearns · Kuba Nurek
All-Regional: Jake Metzger
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Varsity Letter Winners
(Sub-18:00 5K or Coaches’ Discretion)
Jake Metzger · Jackson Zona · Jackson Barnes · Dylan Ryder · Evan Kearns · Kuba Nurek · Blythe Dieck · Caleb Kotynski · Owen Dorin · Kamden Honickel · Brandon Kearns · Nathan Petersen · Chase Dorin · Ryder Doyle
Austin Hunt – Outstanding captain who elevated everyone around him.
Jake Baumann – Four years of leadership and dedication to the program.
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