Huntsville High
Cross Country Coaching Staff
– Head Coach, Teacher 2016- present
M. Ed. Samford. M.Public Administration w Sports Management concentration- U of Alabama. BS Psychology – UNA
Credentials: USATF Cross Country Coaches Association Coach of the Year 2020, National Federation of High School Sports Cross Country Coach of the Year 2020, USATF Certified Cross Country Specialist
2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018 7A Boys State Champions & 2022, 2017 State Runner-Up
26 All-State Cross Country Runners since 2017 (Top 15 finishers at the State Championship)
11 consecutive cross country sectional championship teams for the girls, and 7 straight for the boys
4×800 relay State Champions – 2021 Indoor Boys and Girls, 2021 Outdoor Girls, 2020 Indoor Boys, 2019 Outdoor Boys, 2019 Indoor Boys
2021 Outdoor Boys 7A 1600m State Champion, 2019 Indoor 800/1600 7A Girl’s Individual State Champion
800m run girls school record time in 2019. All 800, 1600, 3200 boys, indoor and outdoor, school record times set in 2020-21 season alone.
9 of top 10 school history boys XC 5k times since 2018, 2 of top 7 girls school 5K times in 2020
Indoor and Outdoor Boys 4x800m relay school record times
Outdoor Distance Medley relay school record time
Over 28 distance track podium finishes (Top 3) since 2018
“With all the running success of this team in the past few years, what I find most fulfilling are all of the other successes that may go unnoticed. For instance, the transfer student who finds their place with our team. The freshman who never experienced being a part of a team, joining to have a group coming into high school and rises to the highest ranks in the state of Alabama as a runner, and even more importantly, becomes a great role model for teammates. The friendships and memories made. The bonds of what has truly become my second family. Huntsville High Cross Country is a special program, and I love it.”
LAUREN BORDEN
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Lauren, a graduate of the University of Alabama, has a Master’s Degree in Financial Planning and 10 years of experience in the financial industry. Lauren graduated summa cum laude from the University and holds the series 66 and her insurance license. She has assumed several roles during her tenure with Cloud Investments, LLC, which have allowed her to learn intricacies of the firm that support her in her roles as Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Operating Officer. As the CCO and the COO, Lauren oversees and manages the daily and regulatory compliance needs within the firm. Lauren feels that her role is a challenging yet rewarding role that allows her to help the advisors and staff at Cloud Investments, LLC provide their clients with a positive experience.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading books and cooking. She also enjoys running, and spending time with her husband, Blake, supporting Huntsville High School running events. As an active member of the running community in Huntsville, Lauren also serves as a mentor in several running groups to help encourage others to set and meet goals for a more active and healthier lifestyle.
Fun Fact: Her favorite musician is Elton John.
SAVANNAH WHERRY
Assistant Track Coach and Cross Country Coach
University of Memphis, B.A. Integrative Studies, and M.A.T Secondary Education, Mathematics
I ran cross country and track at the University of Memphis. As a former collegiate athlete, two of the things I am most thankful for from my experiences running are the opportunities it provided me and the friendships I formed. I am very excited to be able to now coach HHS athletes and help develop them as athletes and people.
My husband, our two dogs, and I moved to Huntsville two years ago. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and playing pickleball.
EVEY HENSLY
KEATON WATTS
DANIEL RYAN