Lakota East Athletics - Cross Country

2026 Boys Cross Country Team

2026 Girls Cross Country Team

Senior Boys Cross Country Team

Girls Seniors Cross Country Team

Lakota East Cross Country

Head Coach: Jack Barchet

Assistant Coach: Gwen Meiring

Assistant Coach: Chaz Meyer

Assistant Coach: Carey Ware

East Side Pride

Lakota East Boys XC

GMC Champions		1998, 2014
District Runner-Up		1998, 2016
Team State Qualifier		2016
Individual State Qualifiers		19
Individual State Champions		Brian Godsey ('98),
		Dustin Horter ('16,'17)

Lakota East Girls XC

GMC Champions		2002, 2018, 2019
District Champions		2001, 2002, 2018, 2019, 2020
District Runner-Up		1998, 2015, 2016, 2017
Regional Runner-Up		2018, 2019, 2020
Team State Qualifier		2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
State Runner-Up		2019
Individual State Qualifiers		28
Individual State Champions		Lindsay Zinn (2000)

#theEastway

Upcoming Events

at OHSAA Regional Championships(A)
10/31/2026 Sat. TBD
Troy, OH

at OHSAA State Championships(A)
11/07/2026 Sat. TBD
Fortress Obetz, OH

News & Announcements

Lakota East Boys Cross Country finished fifth overall at the Greater Miami Conference Championships on Saturday, October 17, at Voice of America MetroPark. The Thunderhawks have demonstrated determination and steady improvement throughout the fall, with

East Takes Fourth at GMC

Posted on: October 20, 2026

The Lakota East Girls Cross Country team delivered a fourth-place finish at Saturday's GMC Championships at Voice of America MetroPark. Sophomore Alyssa Browne has provided consistent leadership throughout the season, helping pace the Thunderhawks against

TURNER LEADS HAWKS AT NORTHMONT

Posted on: October 7, 2026

Junior Jacob Turner continued his strong season Saturday at the Northmont Invitational, leading Lakota East with an 11th-place finish in 16:36.9. Turner's performance helped East finish 17th among 26 teams. Senior Silas Wood also provided one of the day's