Lakeshore High School

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Lakeshore High School standout Lydia Dwyer capped off a historic cross country season on Saturday at the Michigan International Speedway, earning Division 2 All-State honors at the MHSAA Cross Country State Championships. Competing as an individual qualifier on the state’s biggest stage, Dwyer turned in a masterful performance, finishing 23rd out of 252 runners with a lifetime personal record of 18:25.8. With her 23rd-place finish, Dwyer officially shattered her own Lakeshore High School record of 18:41.07. Dwyer had previously etched her name into the school record books earlier this season on September 23 at the SMAC Jamboree at Battle Creek Lakeview, where she ran an 18:41.07 to break Miranda Makovich’s long-standing 1997 record of 18:49.0. Saturday's phenomenal run caps an extraordinary postseason run for Dwyer, who was also crowned the County Meet Champion after taking first place with a time of 19:06.3 before punching her ticket to the State Finals. "Lydia put in the work all season, and it showed on the biggest stage," said Lancer XC Coach Thom Figueroa. "To break the school record twice in a single season and earn All-State recognition is a testament to her dedication, drive, and heart." Congratulations to Lydia Dwyer on an unforgettable season and for cementing her legacy in Lakeshore Lancers history!