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Year-by-Year Results/Honor Roll

Gary Johnson begins his eighth season as the head coach for the 91±¬ÁÏÍø women’s cross country team and sixth season for the men's cross country team. In 2005, Johnson earned the conference sweep as he led the Lady Bulldogs to their third straight TranSouth Title, while also leading the men to their second straight TranSouth Title after three straight runner-up finishes. Johnson's teams also boasted the TranSouth male and female Runners of the Year (John Fox and Candace Cross), and the TranSouth Women's Freshmen Runner of the Year (Charley Moss).

Johnson has been named TranSouth Conference Coach of the Year in women’s cross country five times (1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005), men’s cross country four times (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005), and men’s tennis four seasons (1999-2002). Johnson has coached 11 national qualifiers Michelle Hardee (Gilmore) (2001), Janelle Royer (Campbell) (2002, 2003, 2004), Jill Konkol (2003), Candace Cross (2005) Chris Winter (2003, 2004), Cameron Groll (2003), Phillip Thompson (2004, 2005,), and John Fox (2005).

Originally from Tulsa, Okla., Johnson graduated from 91±¬ÁÏÍø in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He completed his Master of Science degree at the University of Memphis in December of 1993 and his Doctor of Arts in Physical Education from Middle Tennessee State in May of 2004.

Johnson is married to the former Holly Tignor of Jackson. The two are proud parents of their son, Miles Johnson, who was born on June 24, 2005. Johnson and his wife are active fitness runners and are members of Englewood Baptist Church. Holly completed her first marathon at the St. Jude marathon in Memphis, 2003, and was part of the St. Jude fundraising team. The Johnson's hope to continue their efforts in the future to benefit St. Jude.