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Cross Country
MEET OUR CoachEs
Cross Country
MEET OUR Coaches
TERI HAINES
HEAD COACH: VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
Coach Haines has been coaching cross country and track since 2020 and achieved a significant milestone with her first state champion in 2021. Her coaching philosophy centers on building a strong team community where each athlete is provided with the tools and support needed to reach their individual goals. She takes a holistic approach to athlete development, focusing on all aspects of performance, including strength training, endurance workouts, proper recovery techniques, and nutrition education. Coach Haines is committed to developing not just faster runners, but well-rounded athletes who understand the importance of comprehensive training and teamwork in achieving success.
KYLE DILL
ASSISTANT COACH: VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
Coach Kyle Dill brings years of experience coaching high school track, football, and volleyball in the Lake Norman area. A multi-sport athlete who grew up in Piscataway, NJ, he played football at both Rutgers and Davidson College, where he earned his history degree. Coach Kyle is an ASFA Strength and Conditioning Trainer, and his coaching experience includes serving as head football coach at Brawley Middle School and sprinters coach at Lake Norman High School, with expertise spanning football, track and field, soccer, and basketball. He currently coaches Carolina Hornets, a Nike EYBL circuit team.
MOLLY MAGINNIS
HEAD COACH: MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Molly Maginnis, originally from New Orleans, is proud to be part of the Woodlawn community, bringing her theater background, love of science, and athletic coaching experience with her. She has worked in professional theater for 20 years and previously coached middle school cross country, where she developed her passion for mentoring young athletes. As a former runner herself, Molly understands the discipline and teamwork that cross country requires and is excited to help Woodlawn athletes develop both physically and mentally. She holds a BFA in Theater Arts from Stephens College and a Master’s of Education in Elementary Education from UNCW.
varsity
Mike Zak
BIO COMING SOON
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Laura Wookcock
- What experience do you have running cross country? – I ran cross country in middle school and have been an endurance athlete ever since. I ran the 3000 and 1600 for my high school track team in Connecticut. Post college I really gained interest in cross country running after hiking 2,000 mi of the Appalachian trail. I’m always trail running and backpacking in my free time and am currently training to run rim to rim to rim at the Grand Canyon.
- What experience do you have coaching? – This is my first time coaching cross country, but I’m a certified yoga teacher and have taught yoga and fitness classes to adults since 2017.
- What makes cross country special to you? – Cross country running is my true training passion. I love the freedom and accessibility of running, and taking it to the trails is an added bonus. It mixes my favorite elements of the outdoors and exercise.
- What would you tell a student to get them interested in cross country? – I would tell them that trail running can help you relaxes and can give you confidence. Cross country is a sport where you are both part of a team and your own team. It’s great for athletes who want to compete and push themselves to be stronger mentally and physically.
In addition to leading the Cross Country team, Coach Woodcock teaches Middle School Science.
TEAM & INdividual
Awards
Boys
4th at NCISAA 1A State Meet
3rd at NCISAA 1A State Meet
NCISAA 1A All-State: Zachary Gilpin, Russell Jacobson
2020
4th at NCISAA 1A State Meet
NCISAA 1A All-State: Jackson McGeough, RJ Klein
SPAA Champions
SPAA All-Conference: Jackson McGeough (MVP), RJ Klein, Gael Garza
2019
3rd at NCISAA 1A State Meet
NCISAA 1A All-State: Jackson McGeough
SPAA Champions
SPAA All-Conference: Jackson McGeough (MVP), Gael Garza
2018
NCISAA 1A State Runners-Up
2018 NCISAA 1A All-State: Jackson McGeough, Jesse Jacobson
SPAA Runners-Up
SPAA All-Conference: Jackson McGeough (MVP), JT Faccone, Ethan Mason
2017
4th at NCISAA 1A State Meet
NCISAA 1A All-State: Tripp Berini, Jackson McGeough
NCISAA 1A Athlete of the Year (Tripp Berini)
SPAA Champions
SPAA All-Conference: Tripp Berini (MVP), Jackson McGeough, Ethan Mason
2016
NCISAA 1A State Champions
NCISAA 1A All-State: Quinn Schneider, Zach Lorch
NCISAA 1A Athlete of the Year (Quinn Schneider)
NCISAA 1A Coach of the Year (Dwayne Bowman)
SPAA Champions
SPAA All-Conference: Quinn Schneider (MVP), Zach Lorch, Jackson McGeough, Austen Castellano
2015
NCISAA 1A State Champions
NCISAA 1A All-State: Quinn Schneider, Zach Lorch, Tripp Berini, Austen Castellano
SPAA Champions
SPAA All-Conference: Quinn Schneider (MVP), Tripp Berini, Zach Lorch, Austen Castellano
2014
NCISAA 1A State Champions
NCISAA 1A All-State: Quinn Schneider, Zach Lorch, Reilly Milburn
SPAA Champions
SPAA All-Conference: Quinn Schneider (MVP), Tripp Berini, Reilly Milburn
Girls
2021
NCISAA 1A All-State: Adina Jacobson
2020
NCISAA 1A All-State: Adina Jacobson
SPAA All-Conference: Adina Jacobson (MVP)
2019
NCISAA 1A All-State: Adina Jacobson
SPAA All-Conference: Adina Jacobson, Carmen Lolla
2018
4th at NCISAA 1A State Meet
NCISAA 1A All-State: Adina Jacobson, Ally Fleming
SPAA Runners-Up
SPAA All-Conference: Adina Jacobson, Ally Fleming
2017
5th at NCISAA 1A State Meet
NCISAA 1A All-State: Adina Jacobson
SPAA Runners-Up
SPAA All-Conference: Adina Jacobson, Zoe Milburn, Ally Fleming
2016
SPAA All-Conference: Ally Fleming
2015
NCISAA 1A State Champions
NCISAA 1A All-State: Anne Cunningham, Bella Jacoby
SPAA Champions
SPAA All-Conference: Bella Jacoby (MVP), Anne Cunningham, Ally Fleming
Honor Roll
Woodlawn boys who have broken 20:00 and girls who have broken 23:00 in a 5K cross country race.
Girls 5K
- Kathleen Elkins ’10 – 19:08 – McAlpine Park, 11/29/2008
- Sydney Bowman ’14 – 19:36 – McAlpine Park, 11/30/2013
- Paulina Campbell ’12 – 20:46 – McAlpine Park, 11/26/2011
- Adina Jacobson (9th) – 21:25 – McAlpine Park, 10/25/2019
- Anne Cunningham ’19 – 22:15 – McAlpine Park, 10/30/2015
- Bella Jacoby ’16 – 22:18 – McAlpine Park, 10/30/2015
Boys 5K
- Quinn Schneider ’17 – 15:40 – WakeMed Park, 10/1/2016
- Sawyer Bowman ’11 – 16:01 – McAlpine Park, 11/27/2010
- David Hager ’14 – 16:02 – McAlpine Park, 11/24/2012
- Forrest Daugherty ’13 – 17:03 – Weddington High School, 9/15/2012
- Jackson McGeough ’21 – 17:46 – Southside Park, 10/10/2018
- Tripp Berini ’18 – 17:58 – McAlpine Park, 11/25/2017
- Zachery Lorch ’17 – 17:59 – Hagan Stone Park, 10/28/2016
- Asher Howard ’27 – 18:27 – Covenant Classical School, 9/28/2023
- Zach Felts ’14 – 18:37 – McAlpine Park, 10/11/2012
- Zachary Gilpin (10th) – 18:47 – Olsen Park, 10/29/2021
- Russell Jacobson (8th) – 18:57 – Olsen Park, 10/29/2021
- Austen Castellano ’17 – 19:01 – McAlpine Park, 10/19/2015
- Zack Scott ’13 – 19:03 – McAlpine Park, 10/11/2012
- Reilly Milburn ’15 – 19:15 – McAlpine Park, 10/11/2012
PAST RESULTS
2022 Season
Varsity
middle school
Boys Finish 3rd in State Meet; McGeough and Jacobson three-peat on All-State Team
Oct. 25, 2019 - Congrats to all of our runners for their excellent performances at the NCISAA 1A State Championship today! All five of our runners finished better than their projected place going into the race.
Our boys have struggled with injuries all season and were seeded #7 in the team standings going into the meet. Defending individual state champion Jackson McGeough led the team and ran his best race of the season, clocking in at 18:41 for 3rd place. Gael Garza claimed the 19th spot, running a 20:57 - just 2 seconds off his lifetime personal best. But senior Ethan Mason came through in his final 5K as a Trailblazer by running a season best 21:16 and finishing 23rd (30 places better than his projected finish). That effort enabled the boys to finish a surprising 3rd place with 43 points in the team competition. A very satisfying end to the season for our boys team!
Our girls were unable to score in the team competition, but recorded two huge personal bests today. Freshman Adina Jacobson dropped her PR by 30 seconds as she claimed the individual runner-up spot with a time of 21:25. Junior Carmen Lolla shaved over a minute off her PR, finishing in 31st place with a 26:52.
Congrats to Jackson and Adina - they both made the all-state team for the third consecutive year!
Boys Team Standings
1. Lee Christian - 19
2. Christ Covenant - 38
3. Woodlawn - 43
4. United Faith Christian - 46
5. Greenfield - 48
6. Albemarle - 64
7. Grace Christian (Sanford) - 66
8. Northwood Temple - 72
9. Community Christian - 81
10. Ridgecroft - 83
11. Neuse Christian - 90
12. Burlington - 93
13. Cape Fear Christian - 124
Boys Claim SPAA Conference Title
Oct. 14, 2019 - Despite entering the conference race as underdogs, our varsity boys rose to the occasion to take the SPAA Conference title for the FIFTH TIME IN SIX YEARS! They were led by junior Jackson McGeough, who was all alone in first place with a time of 19:22. Jackson’s individual victory marked the sixth year in a row that a Trailblazer has captured that honor. Sophomore Gael Garza passed an opposing runner just after the 2-mile mark and cruised home in 3rd place. Senior Ethan Mason wrapped up the Woodlawn scoring with a strong 5th place finish, giving the Trailblazers 9 points versus 12 points for United Faith.
Our girls were unable to score as a team, but took two of the top three individual places in the race. Freshman Adina Jacobson finished in 2nd place with a time of 22:36, and junior Carmen Lolla broke the 28-minute barrier with a 3rd place finish - a huge personal record that was over a minute faster than her previous best!
Back to McAlpine Park
Oct. 7, 2019 - Two new Blazer personal records were set at historic McAlpine Park - Gael Garza finished in 11th place in the boys race with a new PR of 20:55, and Carmen Lolla’s 14th place in the girls race was also a new PR of 29:01. Jackson McGeough continued on his recovery from early-season injury as he ran a season best time of 19:10 to finish 3rd. Adina Jacobson showed why she is the most consistent Woodlawn runner this season, as she finished in 2nd place with a time of 22:17.