The defending Hockomock League Champs come back strong for the 2025 season. The Tigers have a strong front runner in Iole Apostoli who comes in with a 18:47 PR for 5K from the Bob Glennon Twilight Meet.

Billerica may be the most interesting team in the Bay State. They return the second fastest miler in the state and one of the fastest freshmen in the country in Shane Leslie and Mason Niles. Technically neither is their top XC returnee based off time.

Bishop Feehan was fourth in the Division 1C race last season and return six of their top 7. That squad was able to qualify for the Meet of Champions and will bring that experience into next season. Up front Sophie Shaw and Ally Oram will lead the way.

If all goes well, Amherst-Pelham could emerge as the top team out of Western Mass next season. A few squads farther down our list will have something to say about that, but after a strong outdoor season, Amherst-Pelham will look to make a lot of noise this fall.

North Quincy had a young team last year that still managed to place ninth at the Division 1B race. After gaining championship experience, they return almost their entire roster for the 2025 season.

That’s right. We have both the boys and girls from Arlington coming in at 18 on our list.

The boy’s team returns this season with a familiar face up front and a fresh group of Juniors looking to make a splash this year.