The power of a well packed cross country team can truly elevate a team to many meet victories. Even without a true #1 runner or low score card. Well that is definitely the case if team's top is both fast and can maintain a tight spread. Check out these top teams across the country who put up some impressive team averages and spreads at the same time.
Nation's Best Packed XC Teams:
At least 50 boys teams nationally have a top 5 spread under 35 seconds and a top 5 average under 16:25 for 5K. The Great American Festival champions from St. Xavier in Kentucky lead all with 5 guys ranging from 15:37 to 15:44. They do not need a true front runner on their squad when they have an entire top 5 under 15:45 and #6 man as a backup at 15:58. A good reason why they are considered favorites to qualify for Nike Cross Nationals out of the Southeast Regional.
For the girls currently in the entire nation, there are at least 50 schools with a top 5 spread of 50 seconds or less along with a team ...
