Katya Sumwalt

Despite an outlier of an XC season, athletes and teams in the SDS, like many statewide, found a way to not only persevere but to excel.

Keep an eye on La Costa Canyon, Sage Creek and many outstanding individuals when SDS takes the line this winter.

In place of our usual Countdown to XC (which has suffered a critical lack of data) we're taking a look at 30 teams that will have a major impact this winter.

With sister and coach gone, rising junior Stormy Wallace ascends to leadership role of defending CIF-State champs.