FALL SEASON OUTLOOKS

Cross Country (Boys & Girls)

Coach Denise Benson is beginning her 25th season as head coach of both the Lexington Girls and Boys Cross Country teams. LexCC set bold, attainable team and individual goals at cross country camp. Lady Lex will lean on a rich history under Benson which includes 16 OCC Championships, 16 District Championships, 10 Regional Titles and 5 State Championships. Lex boys are revving up and wanting to add to their success of 8 OCC Championships, 9 District Championships, 5 Regional Titles and 2 State Championships.

Last year Lady Lex brought home an OCC Championship, District Championship, Regional Championship, and finished a strong 3rd place at State. The ladies are returning four state team members and looking to several new runners to heavily contribute. The strength of All-Ohioans, Brailey Slone and Elyana Weaver will lead the team, along with the experience of Abby Moeglin. Lady Lex will tighten their pack by post season and become who they want to be by tournament time.

Lex Boys have something to prove in their second consecutive year as a Division I team. They are defending OCC Champions and were Regional Qualifiers last season. The Lex pack will be stronger and more confident this season, and will attack together. This year’s team has more experience, less fear, and an intense drive to accomplish their goals. Look for the tight, powerful pack of Chance Basilone, Latrell Hughes, Ethan Slone, Lincoln Rice, Gage Devaney, and Luke Haring to lead the Minutemen. Lex CC boys are ready to make a strong tournament run this season.

Football

Coach Saris begins his second year as the head football coach of the Lexington Minutemen. The team will be led by 7 seniors, and as Coach Saris mentions, “The seniors have done a great job leading and mentoring our underclassmen. Our X factor will be our big play potential on offense and the strength of our defensive front.” In addition, Coach Saris knows that for the team to achieve success, they must strengthen their individual efforts, which has been a theme over the past several weeks. Finally, what excites not only Coach Saris, but all of the coaches on the football staff is the fact that the players are forming a bond between each other that helps them hold each other accountable and prepares them for a grueling non-conference and OCC schedule.

Golf (Girls)

The girls' golf team will start their 16th season of competition this fall. Head Coach Michael Kathrein has been at the helm since the first season. He has compiled a record of 124-53 at Lexington. He has 26 years of golf coaching experience in both the boys' and girls' programs. Coach Kathrein is enthusiastic about the season. He is returning only one letter winner from last season's State Tournament Team, senior Darcie Reinhart. Darcie is providing excellent leadership and newcomer junior, Makaree Chapman, is leading the team on the course. The varsity team includes juniors Kyler Lamb, Lauryn Nupen, and Willow Roberts. Kyler and Lauryn are also returning letter winners. Sophomores Raquel Thomas and Libby Newland also contribute to the varsity team. The girls' golf program also includes juniors Zoe Dingus and Ali Shaheen along with sophomore Ellie Hicks. All the players are a joy to work with and are improving rapidly. Coach Kathrein believes the squad has a good chance to win the conference and advance in the post season. Coach Kathrein and Coach Kevin Morrow are looking to continue to have a strong program and build leaders for the school and the community.

Golf (Boys)

Coach Tom Ballinger enters his 1st season as the varsity boy’s head golf coach. The team is led by 3 returning letterwinners that include seniors Jack Wyant & Seth Reed, as well as sophomore Griffin Hughes, all of whom contributed to last season’s team that won the OCC Championship. Several upperclassmen and newcomers will also compete for spots on the traveling team as the Minutemen golfers look to defend their OCC crown and make a run in the postseason.