Girls #CountdownToXC Day 29: Flintridge Prep



Based purely on returning times Flintridge Prep would be just outside the top 30, but there are two factors in their favor. First, how can we leave the three-time defending champions, who are also the heavy favorites to make it four in a row, out of a countdown designed to recognize teams that will have a big impact on the upcoming season? Second, the Rebels have been arguably California's best team when it comes to improving from season to season, as they rank first over the last 3 years when looking at 5K improvement and 2nd in terms of 3 Mile progression. Couple that with a 1-2 punch of sub-18 3-milers Sophie Gitlin and Sasha Codiga (they were 10th and 13th last November) and you can see why the database really likes this squad - Flintridge is projected as a 100-point favorite using both distances. If they win again this fall, we're talking about a Division 5 dynasty; if someone beats them, that will also be huge news. Either way, the Rebels hold the keys to their division, and you can't have a bigger impact than that!


2017 Returning Stats:


  • 5K Ranking: 32nd
  • 3-Year 5K Improvement Rating: 1st
  • 5-Year 5K Improvement Rating: 6th
  • 3 Mile Ranking: 41st
  • 3-Year 3 Mile Improvement Rating: 2nd
  • 5-Year 3 Mile Improvement Rating: 15th