2026 Cross Country Banquet Pack
Gahanna Lincoln
Built from 8 meets on Podium Watch. Missing a meet? Send the results.
Podium Watch awards
- Finalist Varsity Boys Team of the Week, week of Sep 2
- Finalist Ryan Beck Boys Division I Coach of the Year
Seniors
Abigail WaidGirls · Class of 2027Season best 21:18.4, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Abigail YoungGirls · Class of 2027Season best 17:58.1, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington3 races on Podium WatchAll-Ohio First Team
Alison WaidGirls · Class of 2027Season best 22:33.0, Lancaster Bob Reall Cross Country Invitational HS1 race on Podium Watch
Ava BiratsisGirls · Class of 2027Season best 22:03.0, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Brogan HayBoys · Class of 2027Season best 17:56.6, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Dylan YostGirls · Class of 2027Season best 20:14.3, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington3 races on Podium Watch
Elijah NewmanBoys · Class of 2027Season best 18:34.5, Bear Den Dash1 race on Podium Watch
Emma AbramsGirls · Class of 2027Season best 21:21.3, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Katie CritesGirls · Class of 2027Season best 23:22.7, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Keegan SullivanBoys · Class of 2027Season best 16:18.4, Bear Den Dash4 races on Podium Watch
Liam IrvinBoys · Class of 2027Season best 15:52.9, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington3 races on Podium Watch
Norah GartlandGirls · Class of 2027Season best 22:01.0, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Rebecca ShopeGirls · Class of 2027Season best 23:22.7, Hot Summer Bash1 race on Podium Watch
Sophia FreheitGirls · Class of 2027Season best 23:17.0, Lancaster Bob Reall Cross Country Invitational HS1 race on Podium Watch
Sophia FreiheitGirls · Class of 2027Season best 22:28.2, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Sophie PewGirls · Class of 2027Season best 23:57.5, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Talen Barnes-bellBoys · Class of 2027Season best 16:34.16, Pickerington North XC Classic3 races on Podium Watch
Veda WalkerGirls · Class of 2027Season best 24:00.2, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington1 race on Podium Watch
Boys · Division I
Season results
Every meet with boys results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerington North XC Classic | Team score not posted | |
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | Team score not posted |
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | Team score not posted |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 2nd · 134 pts |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 5th · 189 pts |
Postseason
- Regional2nd · 134 pts
- State5th · 189 pts
5th at State, Division I Boys
Season bests
Each runner's fastest 5K this season. "First race on Podium Watch" is their first 2026 race we have; courses differ, so the change is not a like-for-like comparison.
| Athlete | Class | Season best | First race on Podium Watch | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Swain | Jr. | 15:20.8 | One race | |
| Liam Irvin | Sr. | 15:52.9 | 15:52.9 Oct 10 | |
| Tyler Storch | Jr. | 16:02.3 | 16:02.3 Oct 3 | |
| Finn Swain | So. | 16:02.4 | 16:02.4 Oct 3 | |
| Beckett Anderson | Jr. | 16:07.6 | 16:07.6 Oct 31 | |
| Brayden Storch | Jr. | 16:10.3 | 16:10.3 Oct 3 | |
| Keegan Sullivan | Sr. | 16:18.4 | 17:26.35 | −1:07.9 |
| Talen Barnes-bell | Sr. | 16:34.16 | 16:34.16 | |
| Alex Fogel | So. | 16:53.9 | One race | |
| Caleb Bolumen | So. | 16:56.3 | One race | |
| Jack Sammons | Jr. | 17:16.2 | One race | |
| Xander Howson | So. | 17:29.0 | One race | |
| Hayden Reynolds | So. | 17:43.5 | One race | |
| Maddex Meyer | Fr. | 17:54.2 | One race | |
| Brogan Hay | Sr. | 17:56.6 | One race | |
| Coltrane Bosler | Jr. | 18:00.2 | One race | |
| Gavin McGinn | Fr. | 18:08.5 | One race | |
| Nathan Afewerki | So. | 18:08.6 | One race | |
| Thomas Cahill | Jr. | 18:13.5 | One race | |
| Patrick Baker | So. | 18:22.4 | One race | |
| Joniel Barreto | Jr. | 18:33.4 | One race | |
| Elijah Newman | Sr. | 18:34.5 | One race |
Most improved
Biggest drop from first race on Podium Watch to season best, runners with at least 3 races. Different courses.
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Sullivan | 17:26.35 | 16:18.4 Oct 3 | −1:07.9 |
Top-7 average by meet
Average of the team's 7 fastest times at each meet where 7 or more ran. Courses differ.
| Date | Meet | Runners | Top-7 average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | 11 | 16:18.1 |
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 9 | 17:27.6 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 7 | 16:25.0 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 7 | 16:25.1 |
Girls · Division I
Season results
Every meet with girls results on Podium Watch. Team place and score where the meet posted them.
| Date | Meet | Team place |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Hot Summer Bash | Team score not posted |
| Sep 12 | McGowan Invitational - Watkins | Team score not posted |
| Sep 26 | Lancaster Bob Reall Cross Country Invitational HS | Team score not posted |
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | Team score not posted |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 3rd · 136 pts |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 8th · 229 pts |
Postseason
- Regional3rd · 136 pts
- State8th · 229 pts
8th at State, Division I Girls
Season bests
Each runner's fastest 5K this season. "First race on Podium Watch" is their first 2026 race we have; courses differ, so the change is not a like-for-like comparison.
| Athlete | Class | Season best | First race on Podium Watch | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Young | Sr. | 17:58.1 | 17:58.1 Oct 10 | |
| Claire LaCross | So. | 18:40.3 | 18:40.6 Oct 10 | −00.3 |
| Jillian Gomez | Jr. | 19:11.6 | 19:15.0 Oct 10 | −03.4 |
| Charlotte Schwemlein | Jr. | 19:13.2 | 19:39.3 Oct 10 | −26.1 |
| Lillian Dahlman | Fr. | 19:24.6 | 19:24.6 Oct 10 | |
| Kate Ohl | So. | 20:04.3 | 20:04.3 Oct 10 | |
| Dylan Yost | Sr. | 20:14.3 | 20:14.3 Oct 10 | |
| Hailey Brainard | Fr. | 20:20.8 | 21:59.0 Oct 10 | −1:38.2 |
| Lucy Daubenmire | Fr. | 20:31.6 | One race | |
| Abigail Waid | Sr. | 21:18.4 | One race | |
| Emma Abrams | Sr. | 21:21.3 | One race | |
| Anastasia Kovalenko | So. | 21:27.8 | One race | |
| Katherine Ohl | So. | 21:35.0 | One race | |
| Camille Balow | So. | 21:49.3 | One race | |
| Norah Gartland | Sr. | 22:01.0 | One race | |
| Ava Biratsis | Sr. | 22:03.0 | One race | |
| Sophia Freiheit | Sr. | 22:28.2 | One race | |
| Alison Waid | Sr. | 22:33.0 | One race | |
| Julia Houchens | So. | 22:37.1 | One race | |
| Kate Ille | Fr. | 22:51.3 | One race | |
| Carly Poliseno | Jr. | 22:53.0 | One race | |
| Lizzie Wester | So. | 22:57.5 | One race | |
| Marilyn McGregor | So. | 23:03.5 | One race | |
| Emelia Bradford | Jr. | 23:05.5 | One race | |
| Aubrey Pitasky | Fr. | 23:07.1 | One race | |
| Sophia Freheit | Sr. | 23:17.0 | One race | |
| Rebecca Shope | Sr. | 23:22.7 | One race | |
| Katie Crites | Sr. | 23:22.7 | One race | |
| Braylie Gooden | Fr. | 23:39.1 | One race | |
| Aasha Ketty | Jr. | 23:47.2 | One race | |
| Harper Turner | Fr. | 23:52.2 | One race | |
| Sophie Pew | Sr. | 23:57.5 | One race | |
| Ella Bosler | So. | 23:59.1 | One race | |
| Veda Walker | Sr. | 24:00.2 | One race | |
| Emma Kitsmiller | Jr. | 24:18.0 | One race | |
| Ella Schoenman | Fr. | 24:26.6 | One race |
Most improved
Biggest drop from first race on Podium Watch to season best, runners with at least 3 races. Different courses.
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey Brainard | 21:59.0 Oct 10 | 20:20.8 Oct 31 | −1:38.2 |
| Charlotte Schwemlein | 19:39.3 Oct 10 | 19:13.2 Nov 7 | −26.1 |
| Jillian Gomez | 19:15.0 Oct 10 | 19:11.6 Oct 31 | −03.4 |
| Claire LaCross | 18:40.6 Oct 10 | 18:40.3 Oct 31 | −00.3 |
Top-7 average by meet
Average of the team's 7 fastest times at each meet where 7 or more ran. Courses differ.
| Date | Meet | Runners | Top-7 average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 29 | 19:19.5 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 7 | 19:38.4 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 7 | 19:45.3 |
All-Ohio
- Abigail Young All-Ohio First Team
- Charlotte Schwemlein All-Ohio Second Team
From results on Podium Watch, as posted by each meet. Season bests, changes and averages are arithmetic on those times. Podium Watch · podiumwatch.org/teams/gahanna-lincoln-gahanna-876/