Fall
CROSS COUNTRY
Co-ed Varsity & Middle School
Edward Dickenson, Head Coach
Lauren Horner, Assistant Coach
BRAC Girls Conference Champions: 2016, 2024
VISAA DII Girls Cross Country State Champions: 2024
BRAC Boys Conference Champions: 1981, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2015, 2022, 2023
VISAA DII Boys Cross Country State Champions: 2023
The sport of cross country has always been very popular at North Cross School, and the mountains of Roanoke offer a beautiful backdrop for distance running. During the season, the boys’ and girls’ teams normally compete in six to eight dual meets as well as two or three large invitational meets including Knights Crossing at Green Hill Park. We compete in the BRAC Conference Championships as well as the VISAA State Championships. All of our varsity competitions take place on a 5K course, but there are also “developmental” races for younger runners which take place on shorter 1.5–2 mile courses.
The teams train both on campus and in several local venues including Fishburn Park, Washington Park, and on trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hilly terrain in the Roanoke Valley makes for a great variety of training, and the North Cross home course is particularly challenging with its famous “Middle School Hill” coming just after the two mile mark.
NCS Cross Country Course Map (updated, as of the 2024-25 season)
Edward Dickenson, Head Coach
Lauren Horner, Assistant Coach
BRAC Girls Conference Champions: 2016, 2024
VISAA DII Girls Cross Country State Champions: 2024
BRAC Boys Conference Champions: 1981, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2015, 2022, 2023
VISAA DII Boys Cross Country State Champions: 2023
The sport of cross country has always been very popular at North Cross School, and the mountains of Roanoke offer a beautiful backdrop for distance running. During the season, the boys’ and girls’ teams normally compete in six to eight dual meets as well as two or three large invitational meets including Knights Crossing at Green Hill Park. We compete in the BRAC Conference Championships as well as the VISAA State Championships. All of our varsity competitions take place on a 5K course, but there are also “developmental” races for younger runners which take place on shorter 1.5–2 mile courses.
The teams train both on campus and in several local venues including Fishburn Park, Washington Park, and on trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hilly terrain in the Roanoke Valley makes for a great variety of training, and the North Cross home course is particularly challenging with its famous “Middle School Hill” coming just after the two mile mark.
NCS Cross Country Course Map (updated, as of the 2024-25 season)
BOYS FOOTBALL
Varsity
Dwyane Priest, Head Coach
State Champions: 1993, 2008, 2011, 2019, 2022, 2023
VIC Conference Champions: 1975, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
The vision for the North Cross School football program is to create a winning program that prepares young men for the demands of life beyond of the realm of football. A North Cross football player should be supported athletically, academically, and emotionally in the football program. North Cross helps young people—on both our Middle and Upper School teams—reach their potential and achieve success in college and beyond. Our football program is a part of that process.
A North Cross football player should be a model citizen in the school community and a model student in the classroom. On the field, the North Cross football team must be fundamentally sound, well prepared, well conditioned, and confident. Finally, along with the life lessons learned and football games won, participation in the North Cross football program must be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all of those who brave its demands.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
Dwyane Priest, Head Coach
State Champions: 1993, 2008, 2011, 2019, 2022, 2023
VIC Conference Champions: 1975, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
The vision for the North Cross School football program is to create a winning program that prepares young men for the demands of life beyond of the realm of football. A North Cross football player should be supported athletically, academically, and emotionally in the football program. North Cross helps young people—on both our Middle and Upper School teams—reach their potential and achieve success in college and beyond. Our football program is a part of that process.
A North Cross football player should be a model citizen in the school community and a model student in the classroom. On the field, the North Cross football team must be fundamentally sound, well prepared, well conditioned, and confident. Finally, along with the life lessons learned and football games won, participation in the North Cross football program must be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all of those who brave its demands.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
Boys soccer
Varsity
James Brown, Head Coach
Ezra Zigarwi '14, Assistant Coach
Follow the team on Twitter: @ncssoccer
State Champions: 2007, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2021
VIC Conference Champions: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2024
The North Cross men’s soccer program was organized under the direction of Richard Cook in 1972. In his 36 years as the varsity coach, Cook compiled a 449-112-48 record, winning 18 Virginia Independent Conference championships and the 2007 VISAA state championship.
Current varsity coach James Brown joined Coach Cook’s staff as an assistant in the spring of 2005. Brown, a former player at Roanoke College, assumed the head coaching responsibilities in the fall of 2008. Brown also assisted both the men’s and women’s programs for the Maroons before coming to teach and coach at North Cross. He led the Boys Varsity team to their 2018 VISAA State Championship, defeating Carlisle School 2-1.
North Cross has a rich soccer tradition in the Roanoke Valley. Players are encouraged to play as much as possible and to attend camps around the state and country. Several team members have been recognized by the Roanoke Times as “Timesland Players of the Year” and additionally to the “All-Timesland Team.” The soccer program also boasts a record number of players who have played at the collegiate and professional levels after high school.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Cook Field.
James Brown, Head Coach
Ezra Zigarwi '14, Assistant Coach
Follow the team on Twitter: @ncssoccer
State Champions: 2007, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2021
VIC Conference Champions: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2024
The North Cross men’s soccer program was organized under the direction of Richard Cook in 1972. In his 36 years as the varsity coach, Cook compiled a 449-112-48 record, winning 18 Virginia Independent Conference championships and the 2007 VISAA state championship.
Current varsity coach James Brown joined Coach Cook’s staff as an assistant in the spring of 2005. Brown, a former player at Roanoke College, assumed the head coaching responsibilities in the fall of 2008. Brown also assisted both the men’s and women’s programs for the Maroons before coming to teach and coach at North Cross. He led the Boys Varsity team to their 2018 VISAA State Championship, defeating Carlisle School 2-1.
North Cross has a rich soccer tradition in the Roanoke Valley. Players are encouraged to play as much as possible and to attend camps around the state and country. Several team members have been recognized by the Roanoke Times as “Timesland Players of the Year” and additionally to the “All-Timesland Team.” The soccer program also boasts a record number of players who have played at the collegiate and professional levels after high school.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Cook Field.
Middle School
Ryan Cook '93, Head Coach
The Middle School Soccer program has three priorities: to ensure that all the players have a fulfilling experience as soccer players and teammates, to ensure that all the players gain new skills and experience in order to become valuable members of the varsity squad in later years, and to gain victories on the soccer field.
Practices emphasize passing and smart play, like good positioning and being vocal on the field. Respect for teammates, the coach, and officials will be stressed. Complaining, disrespect, lack of encouragement to others or failing to have a sense of humor about mistakes will not be tolerated. Hard work and pushing one's self on the field will be encouraged and praised.
Ryan Cook '93, Head Coach
The Middle School Soccer program has three priorities: to ensure that all the players have a fulfilling experience as soccer players and teammates, to ensure that all the players gain new skills and experience in order to become valuable members of the varsity squad in later years, and to gain victories on the soccer field.
Practices emphasize passing and smart play, like good positioning and being vocal on the field. Respect for teammates, the coach, and officials will be stressed. Complaining, disrespect, lack of encouragement to others or failing to have a sense of humor about mistakes will not be tolerated. Hard work and pushing one's self on the field will be encouraged and praised.
Girls field hockey
Varsity
Andrea Carter, Head Coach
Middle School
Julia Brown '19, Head Coach
BRC Conference Champions: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2012, 2014
North Cross School is the only secondary school in the Roanoke Valley to offer field hockey to its Upper School girls. The program consists of a varsity and a junior varsity team who compete in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference. The varsity season concludes with a conference tournament which North Cross has won eight times. Additionally the teams travel to Richmond, Charlottesville, and cities in North Carolina competing against state-ranked opponents. Regardless of the challenging schedule, the athletes focus on developing hockey skills and playing together as a team. They are encouraged to attend summer camps and to play in the Virginia Commonwealth Games.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
Andrea Carter, Head Coach
Middle School
Julia Brown '19, Head Coach
BRC Conference Champions: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2012, 2014
North Cross School is the only secondary school in the Roanoke Valley to offer field hockey to its Upper School girls. The program consists of a varsity and a junior varsity team who compete in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference. The varsity season concludes with a conference tournament which North Cross has won eight times. Additionally the teams travel to Richmond, Charlottesville, and cities in North Carolina competing against state-ranked opponents. Regardless of the challenging schedule, the athletes focus on developing hockey skills and playing together as a team. They are encouraged to attend summer camps and to play in the Virginia Commonwealth Games.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Varsity
Emily Gaston, Head Coach
Junior Varsity
Kim Payne, Head Coach
Middle School
Kendra Wert, Head Coach
State Champions: 1994, 2009, 2010
BRC Conference Champions: 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2016
Traditionally the teams are not as tall as the competition and take pride in being very tenacious, defensive teams. Passing and serving skills are stressed at all levels of competition. Focus is on “team play” and developing the ability to play as a unit. Players are encouraged to attend volleyball camps offered during the summer on the North Cross School campus or elsewhere.
There are ten schools in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference that offer multiple levels of volleyball. In addition to competition against the BRAC schools, the middle school, junior varsity and varsity teams also compete against several local public schools.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus in Muscaro Game Gym in the Carter Athletic Center.
Emily Gaston, Head Coach
Junior Varsity
Kim Payne, Head Coach
Middle School
Kendra Wert, Head Coach
State Champions: 1994, 2009, 2010
BRC Conference Champions: 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2016
Traditionally the teams are not as tall as the competition and take pride in being very tenacious, defensive teams. Passing and serving skills are stressed at all levels of competition. Focus is on “team play” and developing the ability to play as a unit. Players are encouraged to attend volleyball camps offered during the summer on the North Cross School campus or elsewhere.
There are ten schools in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference that offer multiple levels of volleyball. In addition to competition against the BRAC schools, the middle school, junior varsity and varsity teams also compete against several local public schools.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus in Muscaro Game Gym in the Carter Athletic Center.
TENNIS
Girls Varsity
Tom Gibbs, Head Coach
Tracy Schaefer, Head Coach
Coed Middle School
Tracy Schaefer, Head Coach
Jim Schaefer, Assistant Coach
State Champions: 2016, 2017
BRC Conference Champions: 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022
The North Cross School Girls Varsity Tennis team plays in the Fall as does the Co-Ed Middle School Tennis Team. The Varsity team consistently plays for Conference Championship and were VISAA State Champions in 2016 and 2017. They play conference and non-conference matches throughout the season. Some of the non-conference matches include other private schools from the Charlottesville and Va Beach areas. Co-ed Middle School Tennis is available for students in grades six though eight. The team plays a variety of matches against other coed middle school teams, as well as girls JV teams from our Conference.
The North Cross Raiders play their home matches on campus at Fishwick Tennis Center.
Tom Gibbs, Head Coach
Tracy Schaefer, Head Coach
Coed Middle School
Tracy Schaefer, Head Coach
Jim Schaefer, Assistant Coach
State Champions: 2016, 2017
BRC Conference Champions: 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022
The North Cross School Girls Varsity Tennis team plays in the Fall as does the Co-Ed Middle School Tennis Team. The Varsity team consistently plays for Conference Championship and were VISAA State Champions in 2016 and 2017. They play conference and non-conference matches throughout the season. Some of the non-conference matches include other private schools from the Charlottesville and Va Beach areas. Co-ed Middle School Tennis is available for students in grades six though eight. The team plays a variety of matches against other coed middle school teams, as well as girls JV teams from our Conference.
The North Cross Raiders play their home matches on campus at Fishwick Tennis Center.
Winter
Basketball
Boys Varsity
Jamiel Allen, Head Coach
Brett Bowles, Assistant Coach
Tyke Campbell, Assistant Coach
Quentin Cook, Assistant Coach
Boys Junior Varsity
Jonathan Sula, Head Coach
Boys Middle School
William Greer, Head Coach - Red Team
TBA, Head Coaches - White Team
Girls Varsity
Briona Hurt, Head Coach
Girls Middle School
TBA, Head Coach
Boys State Champions: 1988, 1993
VIC Boys Conference Champions: 1979, 1981, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
North Cross School has four levels of boys basketball and two levels of girls. Coaches at each level are committed to teaching the players the importance of sportsmanship and working hard to improve their individual skills and basketball IQ. Varsity level players will train to compete at a high level with the goal of winning championships. JV and middle school levels are geared more towards player development with an appropriate amount of playing time for all.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus in Muscaro Game Gym in the Carter Athletic Center.
Jamiel Allen, Head Coach
Brett Bowles, Assistant Coach
Tyke Campbell, Assistant Coach
Quentin Cook, Assistant Coach
Boys Junior Varsity
Jonathan Sula, Head Coach
Boys Middle School
William Greer, Head Coach - Red Team
TBA, Head Coaches - White Team
Girls Varsity
Briona Hurt, Head Coach
Girls Middle School
TBA, Head Coach
Boys State Champions: 1988, 1993
VIC Boys Conference Champions: 1979, 1981, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
North Cross School has four levels of boys basketball and two levels of girls. Coaches at each level are committed to teaching the players the importance of sportsmanship and working hard to improve their individual skills and basketball IQ. Varsity level players will train to compete at a high level with the goal of winning championships. JV and middle school levels are geared more towards player development with an appropriate amount of playing time for all.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus in Muscaro Game Gym in the Carter Athletic Center.
Swimming
Coed Varsity
Emily Votta, Head Coach
Amina Serir, Assistant Coach
Coed Middle
Jennifer Camp, Head Coach
Casey Barrett, Assistant Coach
BRC Girls Conference Champions: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2017, 2018
VIC Boys Conference Champions: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2017
Traditionally, the Varsity Swim Teams at North Cross have enjoyed much success. The boys team has won 12 VIC Conference Championships, while the girls team has won eight BRC Conference Championships. Year after year, both teams are extremely competitive at the Conference Meet with many swimmers medaling, breaking records and qualifying for the State Championships. Over the years, many of the teams' swimmers have accumulated more than 20 individual state titles. The North Cross varsity swim team also always competes in the Timesland Meet each January, against some of the best swimmers in the area! The team trains and competes at the Carter Athletic Center (CAC), on the campus of North Cross School, in a six-lane 25-yard championship caliber indoor swimming facility. The CAC hosts several swim meets each season against schools in our conference, as well as the top public schools in the Roanoke Valley. The Middle School team competes in all the HOME meets, as well as the local meets.
The North Cross Raiders compete in their home meets on campus in the pool in the Carter Athletic Center.
Emily Votta, Head Coach
Amina Serir, Assistant Coach
Coed Middle
Jennifer Camp, Head Coach
Casey Barrett, Assistant Coach
BRC Girls Conference Champions: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2017, 2018
VIC Boys Conference Champions: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2017
Traditionally, the Varsity Swim Teams at North Cross have enjoyed much success. The boys team has won 12 VIC Conference Championships, while the girls team has won eight BRC Conference Championships. Year after year, both teams are extremely competitive at the Conference Meet with many swimmers medaling, breaking records and qualifying for the State Championships. Over the years, many of the teams' swimmers have accumulated more than 20 individual state titles. The North Cross varsity swim team also always competes in the Timesland Meet each January, against some of the best swimmers in the area! The team trains and competes at the Carter Athletic Center (CAC), on the campus of North Cross School, in a six-lane 25-yard championship caliber indoor swimming facility. The CAC hosts several swim meets each season against schools in our conference, as well as the top public schools in the Roanoke Valley. The Middle School team competes in all the HOME meets, as well as the local meets.
The North Cross Raiders compete in their home meets on campus in the pool in the Carter Athletic Center.
INDOOR TRACK
Edward Dickenson, Head Coach
Lauren Horner, Louis Booker, Kaleb Marshall and Jeff Britton, Assistant Coaches
Without a formal indoor track to practice on, the North Cross running program began a new chapter in their storied history with the inception of the Indoor Track team in 2021-22. The team practices daily on campus during the week and competes in area indoor track meets quite often and against quality teams to hone their skills, refine their strategies and increase their endurance. Their unique training method doesn't hinder their success. In their first Winter season, six athletes qualified for States, two athletes medaled and were All-State and Flavia Daniels '23 was State Champion in the High Jump! The program has exploded in popularity, participation and talent and regularly has a roster size of nearly 40 students every winter.
BRAC Girls Conference Champions: 2025
BRAC Boys Conference Champions: 2025
VISAA DII Boys Indoor Track State Champions: 2023, 2025
Lauren Horner, Louis Booker, Kaleb Marshall and Jeff Britton, Assistant Coaches
Without a formal indoor track to practice on, the North Cross running program began a new chapter in their storied history with the inception of the Indoor Track team in 2021-22. The team practices daily on campus during the week and competes in area indoor track meets quite often and against quality teams to hone their skills, refine their strategies and increase their endurance. Their unique training method doesn't hinder their success. In their first Winter season, six athletes qualified for States, two athletes medaled and were All-State and Flavia Daniels '23 was State Champion in the High Jump! The program has exploded in popularity, participation and talent and regularly has a roster size of nearly 40 students every winter.
BRAC Girls Conference Champions: 2025
BRAC Boys Conference Champions: 2025
VISAA DII Boys Indoor Track State Champions: 2023, 2025
Spring
BOYS BASEBALL
Varsity
Rodney Spradlin, Head Coach
Middle School
Jonathan Minnick, Head Coach
VIC Boys Conference Champions: 1988, 2022
The Baseball program is dedicated to providing the student/athlete at North Cross School an opportunity for personal growth in a team atmosphere. The team competes as a consistent force among the twelve teams in the Virginia Independent Conference. The baseball program promotes a strong competitive spirit in a positive team environment. Players are drilled in the fundamentals of the game in order to achieve the highest level of high school play. The coaching staff stresses the value of developing quality individuals where strong character, honoring all aspects of the game, and maximum effort are the constant goals.
Coach Eric Lawrence lead the Raiders from 1989- 2024. As head coach of the Raiders he maintained a winning percentage of .700 in the Conference up until his retirement from coaching and his teams helped him achieve 301 wins over his career.
Coach Rodney Spradlin was hired as the new Head Coach in June 2024.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus at Porterfield Ballpark.
Rodney Spradlin, Head Coach
Middle School
Jonathan Minnick, Head Coach
VIC Boys Conference Champions: 1988, 2022
The Baseball program is dedicated to providing the student/athlete at North Cross School an opportunity for personal growth in a team atmosphere. The team competes as a consistent force among the twelve teams in the Virginia Independent Conference. The baseball program promotes a strong competitive spirit in a positive team environment. Players are drilled in the fundamentals of the game in order to achieve the highest level of high school play. The coaching staff stresses the value of developing quality individuals where strong character, honoring all aspects of the game, and maximum effort are the constant goals.
Coach Eric Lawrence lead the Raiders from 1989- 2024. As head coach of the Raiders he maintained a winning percentage of .700 in the Conference up until his retirement from coaching and his teams helped him achieve 301 wins over his career.
Coach Rodney Spradlin was hired as the new Head Coach in June 2024.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus at Porterfield Ballpark.
Boys lacrosse
Varsity
Chris Pollock, Head Coach
Follow the team on Twitter: @OfficialNCSLax
Middle School
Chris Pollock, Head Coach
State Champions: 2010, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
VIC Conference Champions: 2021
The Boys Lacrosse teams play in the spring season and offer middle school, jv and varsity opportunities. The Varsity team consistently plays for VISAA DII State Championship and recently won their 4th State Championship title in five years, claiming the coveted titles in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025 . The team also competes in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference (BRAC).
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
Chris Pollock, Head Coach
Follow the team on Twitter: @OfficialNCSLax
Middle School
Chris Pollock, Head Coach
State Champions: 2010, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
VIC Conference Champions: 2021
The Boys Lacrosse teams play in the spring season and offer middle school, jv and varsity opportunities. The Varsity team consistently plays for VISAA DII State Championship and recently won their 4th State Championship title in five years, claiming the coveted titles in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025 . The team also competes in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference (BRAC).
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
BOYS TENNIS
Varsity
Jim Schaefer, Head Coach
Ryan Schlachter, Assistant Coach
State Champions: 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
VIC Conference Champions: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
The North Cross Boys Tennis Team has a rich tradition—having won numerous Virginia Independent Conference (VIC) Championships, including a run of four straight from 2000-2003 and five straight from 2021-2025. The Raiders were also VISAA DII State Champions in 2015 & 2016, and then four-peated in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. The program is offered to students in grades eight through 12.
The North Cross Raiders play their home matches on campus at Fishwick Tennis Center.
Jim Schaefer, Head Coach
Ryan Schlachter, Assistant Coach
State Champions: 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
VIC Conference Champions: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
The North Cross Boys Tennis Team has a rich tradition—having won numerous Virginia Independent Conference (VIC) Championships, including a run of four straight from 2000-2003 and five straight from 2021-2025. The Raiders were also VISAA DII State Champions in 2015 & 2016, and then four-peated in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. The program is offered to students in grades eight through 12.
The North Cross Raiders play their home matches on campus at Fishwick Tennis Center.
Girls lacrosse
Varsity
Stephen Belderes, Head Coach
Middle School
Thomas Bass, Head Coach
North Cross has been consistently growing their girls lacrosse program since 2013 going from a U15 team to a full-fledged varsity program. In 2023, the team received it's first State Ranking (#9) and saw players earn All-Conference and All-State honors for the first time in program history. In 2025, the team made it to the BRAC Conference Championship game, qualified for the State tournament and won it's first game making it all the way to the State Semi-finals! The future is incredibly bright for Girls Lacrosse at North Cross!!
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
Stephen Belderes, Head Coach
Middle School
Thomas Bass, Head Coach
North Cross has been consistently growing their girls lacrosse program since 2013 going from a U15 team to a full-fledged varsity program. In 2023, the team received it's first State Ranking (#9) and saw players earn All-Conference and All-State honors for the first time in program history. In 2025, the team made it to the BRAC Conference Championship game, qualified for the State tournament and won it's first game making it all the way to the State Semi-finals! The future is incredibly bright for Girls Lacrosse at North Cross!!
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Willis Field.
Girls soccer
Varsity
James Brown, Head Coach
Follow the team on Twitter: @ncssoccer
Middle School
Ryan Cook, Head Coach
BRC Conference Champions: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2015, 2022
North Cross School was one of the first four schools in the Roanoke Valley to play girls varsity soccer, and over the years has seen the popularity of soccer explode. The girls play in the Blue Ridge Conference which consists of 12 teams. Several public schools are also included in the schedule. The team was established in 1990 and since then, the team has won ten conference championships.
The North Cross School girls middle school soccer team works closely with the varsity team, focusing on improving soccer skills and teamwork. All students with an interest in soccer are welcomed into the program, regardless of athletic experience or background.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Cook Field.
James Brown, Head Coach
Follow the team on Twitter: @ncssoccer
Middle School
Ryan Cook, Head Coach
BRC Conference Champions: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2015, 2022
North Cross School was one of the first four schools in the Roanoke Valley to play girls varsity soccer, and over the years has seen the popularity of soccer explode. The girls play in the Blue Ridge Conference which consists of 12 teams. Several public schools are also included in the schedule. The team was established in 1990 and since then, the team has won ten conference championships.
The North Cross School girls middle school soccer team works closely with the varsity team, focusing on improving soccer skills and teamwork. All students with an interest in soccer are welcomed into the program, regardless of athletic experience or background.
The North Cross Raiders play their home games on campus on Cook Field.
Golf
Maria Krotov '23
2023 BRAC Female Champion and Golfer of the Year |
Uzair Mirza '24
2023 & 2024 BRAC Champion and Golfer of the Year 2023 VISAA DII Champion and Golfer of the Year |
Boys Varsity
Scott Wilde, Head Coach
VIC Conference Champions: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2024
The North Cross School golf program aims to allow male and female students to learn and further their golf skills/game in a non-competitive environment. Students, regardless of ability level, are welcome to join the team. In the match play component of our season, the best golfers will qualify to compete against other teams. The program aims to introduce the game to students so they may enjoy the sport for a lifetime.
TRACK & FIELD
Edward Dickenson, Head Coach
Lauren Horner, Louis Booker, Assistant Coaches
For the first time in 2018, and without a formal track to practice on, the North Cross running program began a new chapter in their storied history. The team practices daily on campus during the week and competes against area track teams with scheduled weekend practices on tracks to refine their skills and strategy. Their unorthodox method doesn't hinder their success. In the spring of 2023, North Cross won the Boys State Track Championship, had numerous individual State Champions and Flavia Daniels '23 received a full-scholarship to Monmouth University (NCAA Div I in West Long Branch, NJ)!!
Watch a video from Coach Dickenson on why track, why now?
VISAA DII Boys Track & Field State Champions: 2023
VIC Conference Champions: 2022, 2023
Lauren Horner, Louis Booker, Assistant Coaches
For the first time in 2018, and without a formal track to practice on, the North Cross running program began a new chapter in their storied history. The team practices daily on campus during the week and competes against area track teams with scheduled weekend practices on tracks to refine their skills and strategy. Their unorthodox method doesn't hinder their success. In the spring of 2023, North Cross won the Boys State Track Championship, had numerous individual State Champions and Flavia Daniels '23 received a full-scholarship to Monmouth University (NCAA Div I in West Long Branch, NJ)!!
Watch a video from Coach Dickenson on why track, why now?
VISAA DII Boys Track & Field State Champions: 2023
VIC Conference Champions: 2022, 2023
