Brooks XC Midwest Region Rankings: Top 1000 Boys

The Midwest continues to crank out elite times, but what really stands out this week is how strongly the region's altitude programs are asserting themselves. Colorado alone places six athletes inside the top 10, led by Jay McDonald's 14:18 and a trio of sub-14:30 efforts that show no signs of slowing down.

But this isn't just a Colorado showcase. Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Ohio each drop major performances of their own, with Sean Fries, Mikah Peters, and Noah Bontrager all proving they can hang with anyone in the country. Depth across state lines is tightening, and the mid-pack battles may end up defining the postseason.

With athletes from eight different states running under 14:50, the Midwest looks more balanced than it has in years-setting up a fiercely competitive regional stretch run.