Preseason Cross Country Rankings Girls #1: Lexington
#1 Lexington Last week we talked about how number two Billerica could upset our number one ranked team Lexington. So, this week we’ll be doing the opposite. It’s impossible to ignore both the potential and expectations for Lexington this season. All you need to do is look at last year’s results. The 2025 team had […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Boys #1: Brookline
#1 Brookline The Champs until proven otherwise. While Brookline may not have the team with the fastest PRs returning, they do have a resume that includes the last four Meet of Champions Titles, and the experience that comes with it. Some will look at this roster and say we’re taking a gamble. That’s true. But […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Girls #2: Billerica
#2 Billerica You could have probably guessed who our top two teams would be. Billerica was second at the Meet of Champs last year and bring back their entire team. There isn’t much to say that hasn’t already been said about Billerica and their rivals that we’ll be talking about soon. If you haven’t read […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Boys #2: Cambridge Rindge & Latin
#2 Cambridge Rindge & Latin Cambridge Rindge & Latin were the sleeper team last season. We didn’t even have them in our preseason rankings. That’s not the case this year. Even at #2, they have a strong case as being the most talented team heading into the fall. They’re fast and deep, with their top […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Girls #3: Winchester
#3 Winchester Perhaps we’re taking a chance on Winchester at three, but we think they have the potential to outperform expectations. Last year they were sixth at the Meet of Champions down one of their top runners, so they do have some question marks leading into this fall. Like all teams from the ML-12, their […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Boys #3: Lexington
#3 Lexington Is this the year for the Minutemen? Lexington has had a strong young group that’s been building too this point for a few years. Senior Patrick Noonan has accomplished the rare feat of competing in the last three Meet of Champions, finishing eighth last November. This fall he’ll be looking for both the […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Girls #4: Concord-Carlisle
#4 Concord-Carlisle It’s double Concord-Carlisle at #4. The girls return their entire squad from the team that finished fourth at the Meet of Champions. They have everything you could want in a potential championship team. Up front they have individual contender Maria Chopas. She was fourth last year at the Meet of Champions and has […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Girls #5: Newton North
#5 Newton North The Tigers are the first on our list that return five girls that have run under 20 minutes for 5k. Last season they had a convincing win at the Bay State Conference Championships and were third at the Meet of Champions. The fact they’re third on our list is a testament to […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Boys #5: Saint John’s Prep
#5 Saint John’s Prep Now we come to Saint John’s Prep. Is it a coincidence that we have them one spot ahead of BC High? Last year’s Catholic Conference Championship was one of the fastest races of the year with Prep finishing on top. Their top two returners Henry McDonnell and Leo Seltenrich were 5th […]
Preseason Cross Country Rankings Girls #6: Needham
#6 Needham At #6 we have another team from the Bay State Conference and another team that always seems to be near the top every year. Despite graduating all-time great Greta Hammer, Needham returns a formidable squad for 2026. Madison Roach may be more known for her speed on the track, but the Needham speedster […]