BSR Scribbles: XC Season Set To Launch, Former HS Stars Shine On National Stage
Over the last week – and with still more to come – Bay State Running has been highlighting what we believe are our top 20 cross-country teams for 2025-26 season. It’s only a matter of time before we see just how strong those squads are when the racing begins. Once again, the competition starts early […]
Preseason Boys #15: The Bromfield School
The Bromfield School has a long history of Cross-Country success, and they return their entire top seven from their team that finished second at the Division 3C meet last year. Their top 5 has a spread from 17:17 down to 15:56.
Preseason Girls #15: Oliver Ames
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.
Preseason Boys #16: Billerica
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.
Preseason Girls #16: Bishop Feehan
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.
Preseason Boys #17: Amherst Pelham Regional
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.
Preseason Girls #17: North Quincy
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.
Preseason Boys #18: Arlington
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.
Preseason Girls #18: Arlington
The Spy Ponders return five of their top seven from a team last season that was third in the competitive Middlesex League. They’ll be led by Junior Nora Chan who has big shoes to fill after the graduation of Evie Lauzon.
Preseason Boys #19: Plymouth South
Plymouth South has won six straight Patriot League titles and appear poised to make it seven. Top returner Anthony Lyons will lead the way after finishing third in 16:10 at the Patriot League Championships last year.