NHSCA National Team Rankings
(9th edition)
BOYS SUMMARY: US#2 Christian Brothers Academy NJ blasted a 15:26.20 team average to claim the Shore Conference Championships. With five in the top 10, CBA dominated with a 22-second 1-5 spread and all seven varsity scorers under 15:44 for 5000 meters! Only the second team in US history to have all seven varsity scorers under 15:50 for 5000 meters. Only US#1 Southlake Carroll TX has accomplished the feat at the Chili Pepper Festival this season. The two teams are heavily favored to win Nike Cross Nationals. Four Michigan teams crack the top 50 following the Michigan State Championships led by US#8 Calvin Christian and US#17 Highland Milford.
GIRLS SUMMARY: US#7 New Trier IL dominate the Illinois State Championships with an impressive 17:22.47 team average over the 3-mile course defeating US#30 Wheaton Warrenville South IL 82-144. US#23 Pennsbury PA dominates the Pennsylvania State Championships winning by 87-points. US#22 Champlain Valley Union VT wins the Vermont State Championships over US#38 Essex VT. US#21 Summit OR drops 16-points to win the Division 5 Oregon State Championships.