The Broncos posted a strong returning team ranking in the winter, but a mixed bag of track results in the spring - which team will we see in the fall?
The Highlanders have a high ceiling but also a lot of questions coming out of the 2020-2021 school year.
The Mustangs have a solid core of returning runners and good depth, and they have a 2-year window to contend.
The Mavericks had a young core in 2019, and they gained a strong freshman class in 2021. If those groups come together this fall, watch out!
The Sundevils stand out from their CIF-SDS competition based on 2020-2021 data, but are they ready to compete at the state level?
The Comanches didn't send us any results from cross country season this past winter, but they made up for it in a big way on the track.
The Cougars are a mystery right now due to lack of racing.
The Broncos were 3 deep in the winter and 4 deep in the spring - if they get to 5 deep, watch out.
The Bulldogs have essentially started over with a new core group since a disappointing end to the 2019 season.
The Raiders added a big infusion of young talent this year to go with star-in-the-making Olivia Schlieman.
The Matadors have a deep team with a strong trio up front returning - and six of their projected top 7 will be back in 2022 as well.
The Lions made a massive statement during track season, and they have a two-year window to continue to develop.
The Falcons have two studs up front, but they haven't given us much data to evaluate their depth.
The Patriots have been trying to build on a strong core since 2019, and they appear to be one strong summer away from contention.
The Broncos have a loaded senior class that we've watched since 2019, but didn't give us much data to work with this past school year.
The Falcons have an impressive front four but need to cultivate depth to be a sure contender.
The Gaels are deep and return nearly every runner on their roster, and that puts them in good position in the NCS.
The Giants have been building to these next 2 years ever since they brought 6 freshmen to the 2019 state meet.
The Marauders have a program that develops talent, and that allows them to fill in for even top-tier departed seniors every year.
The Trojans look poised to overcome their annual nemesis (depth) and have the potential to be very strong.
The Cubs are a perennial XC powerhouse, but they chose to show their strength on the track this spring.
The Mustangs have a strong senior class and a potent 1-2 combo leading the way, and they will be hard to beat this fall.
The Bells didn't put up huge cross country numbers this winter, but their track times help make up for it. Could we be seeing two new stars?
The Troubadours lead the state in one key returning ranking, and they have a star in the making in Cate Joaquin.
The Golden Eagles impressed with comparatively strong results in the limited opportunities they had this winter and spring.
A strong freshman class helped propel the Bears to the D1 title in 2019, and now as juniors they will be looking for a return to the top.
The Panthers caught and narrowly passed Great Oak as the top boys program in the state in 2019, and they haven't let up since.
Can the Wolfpack girls recapture the program's state-wide dominance this fall?
The Wolfpack lead off our annual summer series, as they navigate a coaching transition while seeking to maintain one of the nation's best programs.
For many years, we've used team-scored track times to measure improvement between fall cross country seasons.