When new Bentonville girls head coach Trista McGinley-Crane was 14-years old it was a high school coach who changed the trajectory of her life. Now, "Coach Mc" looks to have the same impact on her girls in the Bentonville cross country program as she takes over the program from legendary coach Randy Ramaker, who retired after the 2026 track and field season.
"Coach Mc" is no stranger to coaching as she has 18 years of experience. And she is no stranger to Bentonville after serving as an assistant coach in the program.
There is no denying the fact that Bentonville is the team to beat heading into the 2026 cross country season. The Tigers have five girls in the top 23 of Arkansas' returner rankings, including Flannery O'Daniel, who is the No. 4 returner in the state. Hear what "Coach Mc" had to say about O'Daniel and the other Tigers in this week's MileSplit Arkansas' Coaches Conversation.
When new Bentonville girls head coach Trista McGinley-Crane was 14-years old it was a high school coach who changed the trajectory of her life. Now, "Coach Mc" looks to have the same impact on her girls in the Bentonville cross country program as she takes over the program from legendary coach Randy Ramaker, who retired after the 2026 track and field season.
"Coach Mc" is no stranger to coaching as she has 18 years of experience. And she is no stranger to Bentonville after serving as an assistant coach in the program.
There is no denying the fact that Bentonville is the team to beat heading into the 2026 cross country season. The Tigers have five girls in the top 23 of Arkansas' returner rankings, including Flannery O'Daniel, who is the No. 4 returner in the state. Hear what "Coach Mc" had to say about O'Daniel and the other Tigers in this week's MileSplit Arkansas' Coaches Conversation.
