
Ohio high school cross country
Northmont
Clayton · Boys Division I · Girls Division I
- 5 state qualifiers
- 4 All-Ohio
Postseason path
- Regional10th · 265 pts
- State2 individuals
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 16:33.4 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Dominic LopezClass of 202715:43.0Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)All-Ohio Second Team
- Grant MerglerClass of 202715:58.3Season best, State ChampionshipsAll-Ohio Second Team
- Owen BushClass of 202716:32.30Season best, Centerville Saturday Night Lights
- Jack WendtClass of 202916:45.2Season best, Regional - Troy
- Bruce JamisonClass of 203016:46.6Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)
- Noah GarrettClass of 202916:58.3Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)
- Adam WallaceClass of 202717:10.2Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)
- Nick DillerClass of 202817:23.6Season best, Neal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HS
- Zachary DillerClass of 203017:52.7Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)
- Finn HarrisonClass of 203018:20.4Season best, Neal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HS
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | Team score not posted | |
| Regional - TroyOct 31 | 10th | 265 |
| Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)Oct 10 | Team score not posted | |
| Neal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HSSep 26 | Team score not posted | |
| Centerville Saturday Night Lights | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2025. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominic LopezEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 15:43.0 |
| 2 | Grant MerglerState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 15:58.3 |
| 3 | Owen BushCenterville Saturday Night Lights, 2026 | 16:32.30 |
| 4 | Jack WendtRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 16:45.2 |
| 5 | Bruce JamisonEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 16:46.6 |
| 6 | Noah GarrettEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 16:58.3 |
| 7 | Adam WallaceEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 17:10.2 |
| 8 | Nick DillerNeal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HS, Sep 26 2026 | 17:23.6 |
| 9 | Zachary DillerEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 17:52.7 |
| 10 | Finn HarrisonNeal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HS, Sep 26 2026 | 18:20.4 |
Postseason path
- Regional8th · 244 pts
- State3 individuals
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 20:26.9 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Makenna LongClass of 202718:15.0Season best, State ChampionshipsAll-Ohio First Team
- Sadie MerglerClass of 202918:51.0Season best, Neal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HSAll-Ohio Second Team
- Emma MartinClass of 202819:40.7Season best, Regional - Troy
- Addison BrownClass of 202720:47.4Season best, Neal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HS
- Addison BrownClass of 202721:33.70Season best, Centerville Saturday Night Lights
- Braelyn WilliamsClass of 202921:44.2Season best, Regional - Troy
- Kenzie BorgerClass of 203022:16.2Season best, Regional - Troy
- Lily AtkinsonClass of 202922:40.4Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)
- Jade NorrisClass of 202922:47.5Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)
- Sofia Alvarez CristiaClass of 203022:53.5Season best, Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | Team score not posted | |
| Regional - TroyOct 31 | 8th | 244 |
| Ed Leas XC Classic (HS)Oct 10 | Team score not posted | |
| Neal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HSSep 26 | Team score not posted | |
| Centerville Saturday Night Lights | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2025. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makenna LongState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 18:15.0 |
| 2 | Sadie MerglerNeal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HS, Sep 26 2026 | 18:51.0 |
| 3 | Emma MartinRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 19:40.7 |
| 4 | Addison BrownNeal Charske Fairmont Firebird Invitational HS, Sep 26 2026 | 20:47.4 |
| 5 | Addison BrownCenterville Saturday Night Lights, 2026 | 21:33.70 |
| 6 | Braelyn WilliamsRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 21:44.2 |
| 7 | Kenzie BorgerRegional - Troy, Oct 31 2026 | 22:16.2 |
| 8 | Lily AtkinsonEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 22:40.4 |
| 9 | Jade NorrisEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 22:47.5 |
| 10 | Sofia Alvarez CristiaEd Leas XC Classic (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 22:53.5 |
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