
Ohio high school cross country
Lake Center Christian
Hartville · Boys Division IV · Girls Division IV
- 15th at State, Division IV Boys, 385 pts
- 7 state qualifiers
Postseason path
- District1st · 67 pts
- Regional3rd · 159 pts
- State15th · 385 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 17:36.2 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Zach VarnerClass of 202716:48.1Season best, State Championships
- Isaac LarsonClass of 202717:08.8Season best, State Championships
- Kristian PatrickClass of 203017:36.7Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Keegan LawrenceClass of 202717:39.0Season best, State Championships
- Joey McAboyClass of 202717:55.5Season best, Regional - Boardman
- Luke GerberClass of 202718:01.2Season best, State Championships
- Landon YoungClass of 202918:04.2Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Ben KellClass of 203018:25.8Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Jaxon ShillingClass of 202819:05.2Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Benjamin KellClass of 203019:29.9Season best, Stark County XC Invitational
- Landen GriffingClass of 202720:01.3Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 15th | 385 |
| Regional - BoardmanOct 31 | 3rd | 159 |
| District - GlenOakOct 24 | 1st | 67 |
| Stark County XC InvitationalOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Malone NIGHT InvitationalSep 26 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach VarnerState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 16:48.1 |
| 2 | Isaac LarsonState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 17:08.8 |
| 3 | Kristian PatrickMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 17:36.7 |
| 4 | Keegan LawrenceState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 17:39.0 |
| 5 | Joey McAboyRegional - Boardman, Oct 31 2026 | 17:55.5 |
| 6 | Luke GerberState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 18:01.2 |
| 7 | Landon YoungMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 18:04.2 |
| 8 | Ben KellMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 18:25.8 |
| 9 | Jaxon ShillingMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 19:05.2 |
| 10 | Benjamin KellStark County XC Invitational, Oct 3 2026 | 19:29.9 |
Postseason path
- District4th · 86 pts
- Regional15th · 383 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 23:27.2 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Delia KaramClass of 203020:50.1Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Aleyna WoodsClass of 202922:37.2Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Lila KirkpatrickClass of 202823:12.6Season best, District - GlenOak
- Jillian GriffingClass of 202823:44.6Season best, Regional - Boardman
- Nell CraigClass of 202824:06.0Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Melannia DanielsClass of 203024:36.9Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
- Emily GerberClass of 203025:02.7Season best, Malone NIGHT Invitational
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Regional - BoardmanOct 31 | 15th | 383 |
| District - GlenOakOct 24 | 4th | 86 |
| Malone NIGHT InvitationalSep 26 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delia KaramMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 20:50.1 |
| 2 | Aleyna WoodsMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 22:37.2 |
| 3 | Lila KirkpatrickDistrict - GlenOak, Oct 24 2026 | 23:12.6 |
| 4 | Jillian GriffingRegional - Boardman, Oct 31 2026 | 23:44.6 |
| 5 | Nell CraigMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 24:06.0 |
| 6 | Melannia DanielsMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 24:36.9 |
| 7 | Emily GerberMalone NIGHT Invitational, Sep 26 2026 | 25:02.7 |
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