Current Season
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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
Thunder and Lightning at Riverbend Park in Hickory
Sept. 30, 2019 - The Trailblazers traveled to Riverbend Park to compete with 4 varsity teams - the boys race went off just fine, but the girls race was unfortunately canceled due to thunder/lightning in the area. The highlight was Jackson McGeough’s first win of the season - he outran Statesville Christian’s Adam Godwin to take the individual victory by 12 seconds. Gael Garza placed 16th in the race, followed by Ethan Mason’s 21st place finish.
Hot and Dry at McClure Park in Statesville
Sept. 23, 2019 - The highlight of this meet was Adina Jacobson’s first place finish in the varsity girls race - she has had an excellent season thus far and appears to be ready to set a few more PRs as we head down the home stretch. Carmen Lolla recorded a solid 9th place finish in that race and will be looking to break the 30 minute barrier in our October races. The boys race saw Trailblazers finishing 2nd (Jackson McGeough) and 14th (Ethan Mason). Jackson has been holding back a bit due to his early season injury, but I believe we will see him unleash his inner beast over the next few weeks.
Runners compete with 4,000 of their closest friends
Sept. 21, 2019 - The Hare and Hounds Meet at McAlpine Park always draws a huge field, and this year was no exception. It was a solid meet for the Trailblazers - Adina Jacobson was only a few seconds off her PR, running a 22:09. Jackson McGeough looked good in his first 5K of the season, running a comfortable 19:48. And sophomore Gael Garza set his first-ever PR for the 5K distance, running 21:39.