Cross Country

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"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about." -Patti Sue Plumer, U.S. Olympian

Head Coach: Ed Barlow 

Assistant Coach: Paula Knudsen Burke , Cole Nissley

Junior High: Jeff McCloud 

2026 Schedule

2026 Cross Country Team

Photo by Colleen & Co.

 

 

2026 Senior Runners

Photo by C. Sine

 

Honoring our Senior Athletes

Photo by C. Sine

 

 

Ben Bloser Invitational 

Gabbie Grifone ~ 8th Place

 

33 rd Annual Carlisle Invitational 

Gabbie Grifone  ~ 7th Place.

 

 

 

Fastest 5K Times per Mile Split

Gabbie Grifone  (10/26/2026) 18:26.10

 

 

Katie Locker (10/17/2017) 18:40.60

 

Fastest 5K Times per Mile Split

Dante Checco (09/27/2025) 15:44.90

 

 

What is Cross Country?

Racing on grass, trails, hills, and mud against other athletes and teams

How far are the races?

Varsity Grades 12, 11, 10, and some awesome 9th graders- 5,000 meters (3.1 Miles).

Junior High grades. 7, 8, and 9 (2 Miles ).

Do we run in the rain? 

Yes, it is fun! Unless it is lightening, then we go home.

What if I have never run before?

There is always someone to practice with so you can run at your own ability level.

What do I need to join Cross Country?

1. A physical.

2. Risk and student info cards. (provided by H.S. office after June 1st)

3. Running shoes, shorts and shirt.

Benefits of Cross Country:

- You become mentally and physically stronger, leaner and faster.

- Gets you in to shape for other sporting activities.

- THERE IS NO BENCH.

- Everyone participates.

- Self improvement is the measure of success.

- Promotes team work and friendships.

- Promotes physical health.

- Lowers stress levels, helps you sleep better.

- Provides an outlet or release to forget about life's obstacles.