Benjamin Simmons

CTE Teacher , Head Cross Country Coach, Head Boys Track Coach at Lecanto High School

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Cross Country is a great metaphor for life.

From the outside, it looks like an individual sport. A bunch of people running their own race.

But in reality, it's a team sport. The sooner we embrace the team aspect, the better we perform, and the more joy and connection we create.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Accurate! 💯
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[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

And another Cross Country season comes to a close.

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

Here is a photo that was taken by someone of Crystal River this morning.

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

And we’re off at Whispering Pines

[OneLecanto_News @LHSPantherAth]

Panther Nation Alert: Lecanto Girl’s Cross Country claims another win placing 1st out of 8 teams today. While the boy’s team finished an improving 4th. These Panthers are achieving greatness, every Panther, every day. It is The Panther Way! @LHSPantherAth #onelecanto_news #TPW

[OneLecanto_News @LHSPantherAth]

ATTENTION PANTHER NATION: Student-Athletes it all begins on July 23 @ 5:30 PM at LHS in the CPA with the Fall Sport & incoming 9th grade Athletic Eligibility & Parent Mtg. The meeting is MANDATORY to clear ALL student-athletes for the July 29 start date and answer any questions.

[OneLecanto_News @LHSPantherAth]

New Story: Mandatory Athletic Eligibility Meeting https://t.co/Oy2vTop9St

[Citrus County Sports @CitrusCoSports]

Burke Malmberg capped off an outstanding athletic career for Lecanto High School with a fourth-place finish in the shot put Friday at the Class 3A Track & Field State Championships. https://t.co/58clK4kf9c

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

Final Results of the State Meet today. Burke Malmberg 4th place in Shot Put with a 54’1 3/4”throw. Cayden Vickers 13th in High Jump with a 6’1/2”. And Adrianna Miller took 13th with a 1:05.81.

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

Cayden Vickers took 13th in High Jump. Burke Malmberg takes 4th place in the state in Shot tying is school record with a 16.50 meter throw.

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

At the state meet again today. Let’s hope for a good day!

[OneLecanto_News @LHSPantherAth]

Panther Nation: Adrianna Miller is Amazing! She has set the LHS record in the 400m 2x in a week, She is now also the 200m record holder as a Freahman! Another example of achieving GREATNESS, every Panther, every day. It is the Panther Way. #onelecanto_news @LHSPantherAth #tpw.

[OneLecanto_News @LHSPantherAth]

Panther Nation: Burke Malmberg sets the school record in shotput at the FSU Invite & then breaks his own school record today with a 53’7” at the Florida Relays (invite only). In addition, on Wednesday, he won a District Championship in both Olympic & Traditional weightlifting!

[OneLecanto_News @LHSPantherAth]

Panther Nation: History was made today in Track & Field! Sr. Burke Malmberg destroys Lecanto High School’s shot-putt record with a 52’10” throw. Burke placed 3rd in the State-wide FSU Relays & moves into 4th best for 3A state. His goal of State Gold is getting closer and closer!

[OneLecanto_News @LHSPantherAth]

Panther Nation: Panthers @ the Raven Invitational-22 teams! PR’s, individual finishers, & a couple of school records! Cannot wait for the County, GC8, & district meets. Looks like the Panthers will be returning to the FHSAA State meet. Achieving greatness, It is The Panther Way.

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

@LecantoHigh @LHSPantherAth @CitrusCoSports

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

We had a great meet at The Villages today with some massive performances.

All topped off by a new school record in the 400 meter dash set by Freshman Adrianna Miller in the very first race of her high school career.

[Benjamin Simmons @Coach_SimmonsB]

Our Senior Banners are up! We have a great turnout this year. 17 Seniors in total.