
2026 Cross Country
Gahanna Lincoln
Boys · Division I
Season results
| Date | Meet | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Boys · Division I
Postseason
5th at State, Division I Boys
Boys · Division I
Season bests 1/3
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Swain | Jr. | 15:20.8 | – |
| Liam Irvin | Sr. | 15:52.9 | 15:52.9 |
| Tyler Storch | Jr. | 16:02.3 | 16:02.3 |
| Finn Swain | So. | 16:02.4 | 16:02.4 |
| Beckett Anderson | Jr. | 16:07.6 | 16:07.6 |
| Brayden Storch | Jr. | 16:10.3 | 16:10.3 |
| Keegan Sullivan | Sr. | 16:18.4 | 17:26.35 |
| Talen Barnes-bell | Sr. | 16:34.16 | 16:34.16 |
Different courses.
Boys · Division I
Season bests 2/3
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Fogel | So. | 16:53.9 | – |
| Caleb Bolumen | So. | 16:56.3 | – |
| Jack Sammons | Jr. | 17:16.2 | – |
| Xander Howson | So. | 17:29.0 | – |
| Hayden Reynolds | So. | 17:43.5 | – |
| Maddex Meyer | Fr. | 17:54.2 | – |
| Brogan Hay | Sr. | 17:56.6 | – |
| Coltrane Bosler | Jr. | 18:00.2 | – |
Different courses.
Boys · Division I
Season bests 3/3
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin McGinn | Fr. | 18:08.5 | – |
| Nathan Afewerki | So. | 18:08.6 | – |
| Thomas Cahill | Jr. | 18:13.5 | – |
| Patrick Baker | So. | 18:22.4 | – |
| Joniel Barreto | Jr. | 18:33.4 | – |
| Elijah Newman | Sr. | 18:34.5 | – |
Different courses.
Boys · Division I
Most improved
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Sullivan | 17:26.35 | 16:18.4 | −1:07.9 |
First race on Podium Watch to season best, at least 3 races. Different courses.
Boys · Division I
Top-7 average by meet
| Date | Meet | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | 16:18.1 |
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 17:27.6 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 16:25.0 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 16:25.1 |
Meets where 7 or more ran. Courses differ.
Girls · Division I
Season results
| Date | Meet | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Girls · Division I
Postseason
8th at State, Division I Girls
Girls · Division I
Season bests 1/5
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Young | Sr. | 17:58.1 | 17:58.1 |
| Claire LaCross | So. | 18:40.3 | 18:40.6 |
| Jillian Gomez | Jr. | 19:11.6 | 19:15.0 |
| Charlotte Schwemlein | Jr. | 19:13.2 | 19:39.3 |
| Lillian Dahlman | Fr. | 19:24.6 | 19:24.6 |
| Kate Ohl | So. | 20:04.3 | 20:04.3 |
| Dylan Yost | Sr. | 20:14.3 | 20:14.3 |
| Hailey Brainard | Fr. | 20:20.8 | 21:59.0 |
Different courses.
Girls · Division I
Season bests 2/5
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Daubenmire | Fr. | 20:31.6 | – |
| Abigail Waid | Sr. | 21:18.4 | – |
| Emma Abrams | Sr. | 21:21.3 | – |
| Anastasia Kovalenko | So. | 21:27.8 | – |
| Katherine Ohl | So. | 21:35.0 | – |
| Camille Balow | So. | 21:49.3 | – |
| Norah Gartland | Sr. | 22:01.0 | – |
| Ava Biratsis | Sr. | 22:03.0 | – |
Different courses.
Girls · Division I
Season bests 3/5
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Freiheit | Sr. | 22:28.2 | – |
| Alison Waid | Sr. | 22:33.0 | – |
| Julia Houchens | So. | 22:37.1 | – |
| Kate Ille | Fr. | 22:51.3 | – |
| Carly Poliseno | Jr. | 22:53.0 | – |
| Lizzie Wester | So. | 22:57.5 | – |
| Marilyn McGregor | So. | 23:03.5 | – |
| Emelia Bradford | Jr. | 23:05.5 | – |
Different courses.
Girls · Division I
Season bests 4/5
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey Pitasky | Fr. | 23:07.1 | – |
| Sophia Freheit | Sr. | 23:17.0 | – |
| Rebecca Shope | Sr. | 23:22.7 | – |
| Katie Crites | Sr. | 23:22.7 | – |
| Braylie Gooden | Fr. | 23:39.1 | – |
| Aasha Ketty | Jr. | 23:47.2 | – |
| Harper Turner | Fr. | 23:52.2 | – |
| Sophie Pew | Sr. | 23:57.5 | – |
Different courses.
Girls · Division I
Season bests 5/5
| Athlete | Class | Best | First race on Podium Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Bosler | So. | 23:59.1 | – |
| Veda Walker | Sr. | 24:00.2 | – |
| Emma Kitsmiller | Jr. | 24:18.0 | – |
| Ella Schoenman | Fr. | 24:26.6 | – |
Different courses.
Girls · Division I
Most improved
| Athlete | First race | Season best | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey Brainard | 21:59.0 | 20:20.8 | −1:38.2 |
| Charlotte Schwemlein | 19:39.3 | 19:13.2 | −26.1 |
| Jillian Gomez | 19:15.0 | 19:11.6 | −03.4 |
| Claire LaCross | 18:40.6 | 18:40.3 | −00.3 |
First race on Podium Watch to season best, at least 3 races. Different courses.
Girls · Division I
Top-7 average by meet
| Date | Meet | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 19:19.5 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 19:38.4 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 19:45.3 |
Meets where 7 or more ran. Courses differ.
Girls · Division I
All-Ohio
- Abigail YoungAll-Ohio First Team
- Charlotte SchwemleinAll-Ohio Second Team
Podium Watch
Awards
- Varsity BoysFinalist, Team of the Week, week of Sep 2
- Ryan BeckFinalist, Boys Division I Coach of the Year
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Abigail Waid
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 21:18.4 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Abigail Young
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 17:58.1 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 18:27.8 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 18:31.1 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Alison Waid
| Sep 26 | Lancaster Bob Reall Cross Country Invitational HS | 22:33.0 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Ava Biratsis
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 22:03.0 |
Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Brogan Hay
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 17:56.6 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Dylan Yost
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 20:14.3 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 20:15.4 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 20:23.2 |
Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Elijah Newman
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | 18:34.5 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Emma Abrams
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 21:21.3 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Katie Crites
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 23:22.7 |
Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Keegan Sullivan
| Pickerington North XC Classic | 17:26.35 | |
| Oct 3 | Bear Den Dash | 16:18.4 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 17:08.0 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 16:24.2 |
Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Liam Irvin
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 15:52.9 |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 16:05.9 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 16:08.5 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Norah Gartland
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 22:01.0 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Rebecca Shope
| Sep 5 | Hot Summer Bash | 23:22.7 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Sophia Freheit
| Sep 26 | Lancaster Bob Reall Cross Country Invitational HS | 23:17.0 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Sophia Freiheit
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 22:28.2 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Sophie Pew
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 23:57.5 |
Senior · Boys · Class of 2027
Talen Barnes-bell
| Pickerington North XC Classic | 16:34.16 | |
| Oct 31 | OHSAA Regional - Pickerington | 16:40.8 |
| Nov 7 | OHSAA State Championships | 16:55.1 |
Senior · Girls · Class of 2027
Veda Walker
| Oct 10 | Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington | 24:00.2 |
2026 Cross Country
Thank you
Gahanna Lincoln · podiumwatch.org/teams/gahanna-lincoln-gahanna-876/