Ariel Karabinus is one of the most prolific and accomplished athletes in the history of Osbourn Park High School. She dominated the distance events in Prince William County over the course of her career. Her numerous District, Region and State honors bear this out. Ariel’s enthusiasm and drive to compete at the highest level allowed her to be coached and as she developed her talent to its fullest potential. When it counted most; during the Championship Season, Ariel was at her best; (18) individual titles and (23) team championships in Cross Country; Track and Field .
Ariel's awards and recognitions are expansive.
Cross Country:
3 Time Individual District Champion: 2006-2007, 2009
4 time All District
2007 Northwest Individual Cross Country Champion
All Northwest Region (4) consecutive years
4 time AAA All State in Cross Country
2 time All Met selection
Led OPXC to (4) consecutive team District and (2) Northwest Regional team championships.
Set Albemarle Invitation Cross Country Course Record at Panorama Farms at 5000m . 18m02.78
Indoor and Outdoor Track Achievements: (8) Varsity Letter
2010 AAA State Champion at 1000m
5 time Northwest Regional Champion in the 1600m and 3200m Runs
12 time Cedar/Cardinal District Champion in 800m, 1000m, 1600m. and 3200m Runs
10 time All State in the 1000m, 1600, and 3200m Runs and 4x800m Relays
4 time All-Met selection
School Record Holder at 1000m, 1600m, Mile, 3200m, and 2 Mile and 4x800m Relays
#4 on the All Time OPTF Wins List with 37
#11 on the All Time OPTF Points Scored List with 434.50 points
2008 All American 1600m Sprint Medley Relay; Nike Indoor Nationals
Notable: 2010 NCAA Southeast Region Team Champion and NCAA Division I team qualifier and 5 time ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Ariel was on the 2010 Cross Country NCAA Division 1 Team Nationals Qualifier with the University of Virginia.
Now she works as Customer Support for Concept2, a fitness equipment manufacturer in Morristown, VT.
She enjoys spending her time running, skiing, mountain biking, and hiking with her husband and three Siberian huskies; Liko, Hilde, and Shiloh.