Ohio high school cross country
New Albany
New Albany · Boys Division I · Girls Division I
- 13th at State, Division I Boys, 310 pts
- 8 state qualifiers
- 1 All-Ohio
Postseason path
- Regional7th · 228 pts
- State13th · 310 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 16:30.9 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Austin BenedictClass of 202814:59.8Season best, Bear Den DashAll-Ohio First Team
- Austin PfeiferClass of 202816:13.5Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Connor SammonsClass of 202716:37.2Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Chase RufferClass of 203016:41.0Season best, State Championships
- Nevin AlbertClass of 202916:53.1Season best, State Championships
- Neil AlbertClass of 202917:05.0Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Kavinu PalliyaguruClass of 202717:07.0Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Elliot WeldyClass of 202717:17.4Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Kal MeekClass of 202817:20.7Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Owen RathburnClass of 202817:43.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Dexton HillClass of 202817:54.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Pierce WilsonClass of 202717:54.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Owen LaineClass of 202817:57.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Roberto GarzaClass of 202918:05.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Arjun ChinnalaClass of 203018:08.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Samuel ChenClass of 202918:17.0Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Tejas MenneniClass of 202718:36.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 13th | 310 |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 7th | 228 |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Pickerington North XC Classic | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2025. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin BenedictBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 14:59.8 |
| 2 | Austin PfeiferRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 16:13.5 |
| 3 | Lavon Wilborn Jr.OHSAA Division 1 State Meet, Nov 1 2025 | 16:27.24 |
| 4 | Connor SammonsRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 16:37.2 |
| 5 | Chase RufferState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 16:41.0 |
| 6 | Nevin AlbertState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 16:53.1 |
| 7 | Neil AlbertBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:05.0 |
| 8 | Kavinu PalliyaguruBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:07.0 |
| 9 | Elliot WeldyBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:17.4 |
| 10 | Kal MeekRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 17:20.7 |
Postseason path
- Regional21st · 566 pts
- State1 individual
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 21:45.8 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Kyla BenedictClass of 202819:22.1Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Amayah SpeedClass of 202719:40.5Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Mikayla ReeseClass of 203022:08.3Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Elliana RitcheyClass of 202722:24.7Season best, Pickerington North XC Classic (HS)
- Emily SammonsClass of 202922:44.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Aarya PatelClass of 202822:57.8Season best, Pickerington North XC Classic (HS)
- Callie HaysonClass of 203023:03.0Season best, Pickerington North XC Classic (HS)
- Reese HarrisonClass of 202923:43.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Caroline TamimiClass of 202923:44.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Sadie JohnsonClass of 202724:05.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | Team score not posted | |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 21st | 566 |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| McGowan Invitational - WatkinsSep 12 | Team score not posted | |
| Pickerington North XC Classic (HS)Aug 29 | Team score not posted | |
| Pickerington North XC Classic | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2025. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyla BenedictRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 19:22.1 |
| 2 | Amayah SpeedRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 19:40.5 |
| 3 | Mikayla ReeseBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 22:08.3 |
| 4 | Elliana RitcheyPickerington North XC Classic (HS), Aug 29 2026 | 22:24.7 |
| 5 | Emily SammonsBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 22:44.5 |
| 6 | Aarya PatelPickerington North XC Classic (HS), Aug 29 2026 | 22:57.8 |
| 7 | Callie HaysonPickerington North XC Classic (HS), Aug 29 2026 | 23:03.0 |
| 8 | Reese HarrisonBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 23:43.6 |
| 9 | Caroline TamimiBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 23:44.7 |
| 10 | Sadie JohnsonBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 24:05.6 |
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