It looks like this is going to be a very different kind of spring. With meets being canceled all across the state, we will have to find creative ways to enjoy the sport we love. We're working on several options to keep our site fresh and interesting, and a big part of that will be some unusual stats, including some historical examinations.
For now, let's dig into the data we do have for the spring. We'll start with a breakdown of the top distance teams so far this season, using XC style scoring for the 1600 and 3200 (top 5 runners scoring, lowest score wins). As a bonus, we threw in our Power Ratings report using only the 800, 1600, and 3200.
We call this the XC Off Season Report because it serves as a great way to track the development of the state's top squads coming off a winter of training. In fact, we use returning 1600 and 3200 rankings as part of the criteria for our annual summer countdown - that's how strong a correlation we've found between team success on the track and cross c...
