Ohio high school cross country
Olentangy Liberty
Powell · Boys Division I · Girls Division I
- 15th at State, Division I Boys, 348 pts
- 8 state qualifiers
Postseason path
- Regional5th · 196 pts
- State15th · 348 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 16:20.1 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Aarush TalekarClass of 202815:41.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Tommy StrunckClass of 202816:08.4Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Connor ZimmermanClass of 202816:12.8Season best, State Championships
- Brandon CraigClass of 202716:14.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Ishaan ChandakkarClass of 202716:33.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- William BushbakerClass of 202916:39.2Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Caleb LeggeClass of 202916:50.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Eliot TullyClass of 202816:56.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Carter DillmanClass of 202816:59.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Cole CargesClass of 202717:04.4Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Wilson GriffithsClass of 202717:04.7Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Jack WaltonClass of 202817:11.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Espen ElfersClass of 202717:17.4Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Brody KaltenmarkClass of 202717:19.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Jack PetersClass of 202817:26.9Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Ethan HsiehClass of 202817:37.4Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Nolan SobotaClass of 202817:42.9Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Grant SchieberClass of 202917:51.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Benjamin KrauserClass of 202818:24.4Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Logan ThompsonClass of 202918:38.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Tommy GillespieClass of 202818:44.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Alex MillerClass of 202718:45.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 15th | 348 |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 5th | 196 |
| Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. WorthingtonOct 10 | Team score not posted | |
| 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 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarush TalekarBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 15:41.8 |
| 2 | Tommy StrunckRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 16:08.4 |
| 3 | Connor ZimmermanState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 16:12.8 |
| 4 | Brandon CraigLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 16:14.1 |
| 5 | Ishaan ChandakkarBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:33.8 |
| 6 | William BushbakerBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:39.2 |
| 7 | Caleb LeggeBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:50.7 |
| 8 | Eliot TullyBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:56.5 |
| 9 | Carter DillmanBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:59.9 |
| 10 | Cole CargesLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 17:04.4 |
Postseason path
- Regional14th · 339 pts
- State1 individual
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 20:03.0 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Quinn CachatClass of 202819:00.8Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Dasha GogolevaClass of 202819:26.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Addy MillerClass of 202720:03.8Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Leah BergerClass of 202820:13.0Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Chloe PopeClass of 202920:15.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Farah MinouiClass of 203020:40.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Ellie MitreyClass of 202720:40.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Claire PattonClass of 203020:50.8Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Avery AlejandroClass of 202921:44.9Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Katherine BelevychClass of 202921:46.3Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Maddie TylerClass of 202821:55.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Lauren SutchClass of 202822:00.0Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Penelope SchmittClass of 202722:06.7Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Natalie HivelyClass of 202722:12.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Calla GullaceClass of 202922:29.2Season best, McGowan Invitational - Watkins
- Mahika ChandakkarClass of 203022:41.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Isha AkondiClass of 202922:51.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Katelyn KoflowitchClass of 202822:53.0Season best, McGowan Invitational - Watkins
- Kimaya MenonClass of 203023:08.3Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Madison TylerClass of 202823:17.9Season best, Hot Summer Bash
- Cami McCortClass of 202923:19.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Shruti MovvaClass of 202723:23.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Brynn MollicaClass of 202923:32.8Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Gabriella SalamehClass of 203023:37.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Clara EffingerClass of 202723:37.5Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Camryn HarrisClass of 202823:52.2Season best, Hot Summer Bash
- Mia CozzolinoClass of 202723:52.9Season best, Pickerington North XC Classic (HS)
- Julia KielyClass of 202723:57.0Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Olivia BachmannClass of 202724:07.5Season best, Pickerington North XC Classic (HS)
- Abigail DannerClass of 202724:14.0Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | Team score not posted | |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 14th | 339 |
| Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. WorthingtonOct 10 | Team score not posted | |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| McGowan Invitational - WatkinsSep 12 | Team score not posted | |
| Hot Summer BashSep 5 | 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 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinn CachatLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 19:00.8 |
| 2 | Dasha GogolevaBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 19:26.7 |
| 3 | Addy MillerLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 20:03.8 |
| 4 | Leah BergerBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:13.0 |
| 5 | Chloe PopeBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:15.8 |
| 6 | Farah MinouiLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 20:40.1 |
| 7 | Ellie MitreyBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:40.9 |
| 8 | Claire PattonLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 20:50.8 |
| 9 | Avery AlejandroLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 21:44.9 |
| 10 | Katherine BelevychLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 21:46.3 |
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