TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — October 28, 2017 — Hamilton Southeastern senior Gabe Fendel won the boys 5,000 meters at the IHSAA state finals in 15:17.2. Indianapolis Cathedral's Cole Hocker was second in 15:19.5, 2.3 seconds behind Fendel.
Carmel won the boys team title with 94 points at the LaVern Gibson Course. Fishers was second with 152 points and Westview third with 171.
Greencastle junior Emma Wilson won the girls 5,000 meters in 17:45.9. Carmel's Phoebe Bates was second in 18:00.0, 14.1 seconds behind Wilson.
Zionsville won the girls team title with 118 points. Carroll (Fort Wayne) was second with 129 points. Carmel took third with 169 points.
Winners
| Race | Individual | Time | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys / Men · 5,000 Meters Varsity | Gabe FendelHamilton Southeastern | 15:17.2 | Carmel | 94 |
| Girls / Women · 5,000 Meters Varsity | Emma WilsonGreencastle | 17:45.9 | Zionsville | 118 |