Ohio high school cross country
Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington · Boys Division I · Girls Division I
- 3rd at State, Division I Girls, 159 pts
- 8 state qualifiers
- 2 All-Ohio
Postseason path
- Regional21st · 538 pts
- State1 individual
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 16:51.5 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Griffin ShortClass of 202815:48.3Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Cristian FloresClass of 202916:53.2Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Blake MilamClass of 202916:57.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Jackson PayneClass of 202917:00.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Sam HeydlauffClass of 203017:01.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- John PooleClass of 202817:06.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Rendall GilesClass of 202917:12.3Season best, Trinity/Valkyrie Invitational 2026
- Stephen BakerClass of 202717:35.4Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Joseph StearnsClass of 203017:43.0Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Rocco AgriestiClass of 203017:47.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Elliot StammClass of 202817:48.3Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Jack TuckerClass of 203017:55.3Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Sam PooleClass of 203018:08.2Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Dean DygertClass of 202918:10.7Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Eric LiuClass of 202718:12.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Nicholas PetzingerClass of 202918:30.4Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Max FosterClass of 202718:43.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | Team score not posted | |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 21st | 538 |
| Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. WorthingtonOct 10 | Team score not posted | |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| Trinity/Valkyrie Invitational 2026Sep 19 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin ShortBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 15:48.3 |
| 2 | Cristian FloresBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:53.2 |
| 3 | Blake MilamBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:57.9 |
| 4 | Jackson PayneBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:00.6 |
| 5 | Sam HeydlauffBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:01.6 |
| 6 | John PooleBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:06.8 |
| 7 | Rendall GilesTrinity/Valkyrie Invitational 2026, Sep 19 2026 | 17:12.3 |
| 8 | Stephen BakerRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 17:35.4 |
| 9 | Joseph StearnsLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 17:43.0 |
| 10 | Rocco AgriestiBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:47.9 |
Postseason path
- Regional1st · 86 pts
- State3rd · 159 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 18:49.8 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Beth BakerClass of 202917:55.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Josie CoxClass of 202717:58.9Season best, Regional - PickeringtonAll-Ohio Second Team
- Claire AmmonsClass of 202818:46.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Marin AckermanClass of 202918:58.8Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Sonja WooddellClass of 202819:11.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Claire GroomClass of 203019:14.8Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. WorthingtonAll-Ohio Second Team
- Sophie ChapmanClass of 202719:42.8Season best, State Championships
- Amelia BriggsClass of 203020:32.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Delilah CossClass of 202721:03.6Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Julia Balada-GuerauClass of 202721:08.3Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Macie BunkerClass of 203021:23.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Naomi WeisbergClass of 202921:31.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Ryley SchneiderClass of 202822:16.2Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Abby PoeClass of 202922:21.3Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Katelynn McNeilClass of 202922:37.8Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Lyra LewisClass of 203022:57.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Leighton KranerClass of 203023:43.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Nicole McMahonClass of 202823:58.5Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Hana Malik-PrattClass of 202924:04.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Liliana SheddClass of 202824:11.2Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
- Maren NelsonClass of 202924:28.1Season best, Les Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 3rd | 159 |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 1st | 86 |
| 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 | Beth BakerLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 17:55.1 |
| 2 | Josie CoxRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 17:58.9 |
| 3 | Claire AmmonsBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:46.6 |
| 4 | Marin AckermanRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 18:58.8 |
| 5 | Sonja WooddellBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 19:11.9 |
| 6 | Claire GroomLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 19:14.8 |
| 7 | Sophie ChapmanState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 19:42.8 |
| 8 | Amelia BriggsBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:32.6 |
| 9 | Delilah CossLes Eisenhart Invitational - Thom. Worthington, Oct 10 2026 | 21:03.6 |
| 10 | Julia Balada-GuerauBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 21:08.3 |
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