The St. Michael High School Cross Country program has a tradition of excellence. The team has earned numerous state championships and accolades from all over the state. The secret to the team’s success is really no secret. Team goals are a priority, followed by discipline and courage. Success then follows. Parental involvement is a trademark of the Cross Country program, as well as hosting Friday Night Feasts for local middle schools and hosting three races at Highland Road Park, including the Louisiana Middle School State Championship each November. SMHS Cross Country athletes succeed on the trails but more importantly, they succeed in life.

Boys State Champions: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2015

Boys State Runner-Up: 2014, 2016, 2020

Girls State Champions: 1995, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017

Girls State Runner-Up: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the Louisiana Track & Field Coaches Association – Neil Borel

Head Coach:

Betsy Holtzclaw

Assistant Coaches: 

• Zachary Hatfield
• Gary Carville
• Oren May