Ohio high school cross country
Westerville South
Westerville · Boys Division I · Girls Division I
- 16th at State, Division I Girls, 378 pts
- 7 state qualifiers
Postseason path
- Regional22nd · 565 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 17:22.8 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Willis Guard-batchelderClass of 202716:46.4Season best, Regional - Pickerington
- Chase CrawfordClass of 202716:54.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Colin FowlerClass of 202717:15.8Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
- Jude GruberClass of 202817:16.3Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
- Evan WileyClass of 202817:18.5Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
- Alexander MichalekClass of 202917:30.8Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Finn DebnamClass of 203018:37.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Caden RishelClass of 203018:41.0Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
- Joshua ShareClass of 202818:45.7Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Charlie NickoliClass of 202818:46.2Season best, Bear Den Dash
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 22nd | 565 |
| Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)Oct 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 | Willis Guard-batchelderRegional - Pickerington, Oct 31 2026 | 16:46.4 |
| 2 | Chase CrawfordBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 16:54.1 |
| 3 | Colin FowlerJohnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 17:15.8 |
| 4 | Jude GruberJohnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 17:16.3 |
| 5 | Evan WileyJohnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 17:18.5 |
| 6 | Alexander MichalekBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 17:30.8 |
| 7 | Finn DebnamBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:37.6 |
| 8 | Caden RishelJohnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 18:41.0 |
| 9 | Joshua ShareBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:45.7 |
| 10 | Charlie NickoliBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:46.2 |
Postseason path
- Regional7th · 277 pts
- State16th · 378 pts
2026 roster
Top-7 average: 20:01.4 (average of the top 7 season bests; different courses)
- Katelyn HogenbirkClass of 202818:57.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Lily ZappinClass of 202819:26.9Season best, State Championships
- Eva DeLeonClass of 203019:29.9Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Sarah TompkinsClass of 202720:12.7Season best, State Championships
- Kara MuirClass of 203020:21.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Evgenia PistiolasClass of 202920:38.5Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Marley ScottClass of 203021:03.1Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Lena HeyraudClass of 202821:59.2Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
- Marley DilverClass of 203022:29.3Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Rebecca KovalClass of 202722:32.6Season best, Bear Den Dash
- Emmy StrongClass of 202922:51.1Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
- Kathryn ChoClass of 202823:03.9Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
- Auden KonturaClass of 202924:14.8Season best, London Red Raider Invitational (HS)
- Addie SparhawkClass of 203024:18.6Season best, Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)
2026 season results
| Meet | Team place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| State ChampionshipsNov 7 | 16th | 378 |
| Regional - PickeringtonOct 31 | 7th | 277 |
| Johnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS)Oct 10 | Team score not posted | |
| Bear Den DashOct 3 | Team score not posted | |
| London Red Raider Invitational (HS)Sep 26 | Team score not posted | |
Best on Podium Watch
Fastest 5K by each runner for this school, since 2026. Different courses.
| Athlete | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katelyn HogenbirkBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 18:57.5 |
| 2 | Lily ZappinState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 19:26.9 |
| 3 | Eva DeLeonBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 19:29.9 |
| 4 | Sarah TompkinsState Championships, Nov 7 2026 | 20:12.7 |
| 5 | Kara MuirBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:21.5 |
| 6 | Evgenia PistiolasBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 20:38.5 |
| 7 | Marley ScottBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 21:03.1 |
| 8 | Lena HeyraudJohnstown - Harrier Showdown (HS), Oct 10 2026 | 21:59.2 |
| 9 | Marley DilverBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 22:29.3 |
| 10 | Rebecca KovalBear Den Dash, Oct 3 2026 | 22:32.6 |
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