Varsity Cross Country Girls
Program Overview
Philosophy
Our goal in this program is to promote running as a lifetime sport in a true team atmosphere. Our sport truly is one where everyone who runs counts! No prior experience is necessary, and we encourage anyone to come out and try out for the team. There are no cuts, and we have a Middle School, as well as a Varsity, racing team. You may be a complete beginner, someone who wants to get in shape for another sport, or a competitive runner who has aspirations to run at the college level. All are welcome in our program! Each athlete has their own workout and mileage program created to best suit them and their experience.
Success
Coach Spring came to Lake Highland in 2003, and since then the Girl's team has won 7 district titles, 5 Region titles, and was State Runner up in 2007. The program qualified for the State Meet in both 2019 and 2020.
Facilities
Holloway Track and Field
Located inside the CNL Stadium, Holloway Track and Field is an eight-lane, 400-meter synthetic track utilized by the Highlanders Track & Field team as well as Boys and Girls Cross Country programs. In addition to the track, Lake Highland's field event equipment includes a sand pit for the long jump and triple jump, a pole vault mat and pit, and a high jump mat.
Meffe Family Field House
Dedicated and opened in 2013, the Meffe Family Field House is an integral component of Highlander athletics. Equipped with two full-size locker rooms, an Athletic Training facility, and storage rooms, the Meffe Family Field House provides top-notch hospitality and facilities to Highlanders and visiting teams.
Highlander Strength & Conditioning Facility
Located inside Weng Family Gymnasium, our 3,700-square-foot Strength & Conditioning Facility at Lake Highland is second to none. Equipped with seven platforms for Olympic-style lifts, three squat rack platforms, free weights, assisted lift machines, a total body jungle, and a designated area for cardio machines.
Schedule & Scores
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Result | Score | Alerts | Status |
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Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ New World Golf (Jacksonville, FL)
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Jacksonville, FL | 25th Place / 40 Teams | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ Winter Springs Invitational
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Central Winds Park | 3rd Place / 13 Teams | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ Astronaut Invite
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Titusville High School | 8th Place / 24 Teams | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ Hagerty Invite
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Hagerty High School | 6th Place / 19 Teams | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ West Orange Invitational
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West Orange High School | 4th Place / 22 Teams | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ Hoka Florida Runners Invitational
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Lakeland, FL | CANCELLED | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ FSU (Pre-State Meet)
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TBD
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Tallahassee, FL | 16th Place / 30 Teams | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ Montverde Academy (Citrus League Meet)
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Montverde Academy | ||||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ District Meet (Wickham Park)
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Wickham Park - Melbourne | 3rd Place / 9 Teams | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ Region Meet
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Weeki Wachee High School | 5th Place | |||
Cross Country - Varsity Girls |
@ Apalachee Regional Park (State Championship)
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Apalachee Regional Park | 24th Place |
Coaching Staff
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Gerard Spring
Varsity Head Coach -
Janell Schenker
Varsity Assistant Coach -
Thomas Scott
Strength & Conditioning CoachThomas "Coach T" Scott has been the strength and conditioning coach at LHP for over 15 years. Previously, he was the head strength and conditioning coach at Rutgers University, where he trained 21 Olympic sports teams. He has trained athletes from high school to professional athletes from all over the world. Coach T has also been a professional strength coach for Washington Freedom, New York Power, Orlando Pride, and The Chicago Redstars.