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Cross Country rankings

2026 Division 1 Boys Cross Country Top 25

Top 25 returning boys

Boys Division 1

Cross Country

Last updated July 29, 2026

Editorial ranking

Source and status

Published results and Podium Watch analysis

This order is Podium Watch editorial analysis. It is a projection based on verified information available at the time of publication, not an official OHSAA ranking.

How this ranking works

The full season resume matters more than one isolated result. Championship performance, consistency, head to head results, relevant track performances, returning status, and verified roster information may all be considered when they apply.

1
Ryne ReynoldsLittle Miami
Senior
14:51.30 5KCross Country

Ryne Reynolds opens at No. 1 with 14:51.30 in the 5K, 9:02.94 in the 3200, 4:14.56 in the 1600.

2
Ian PatrickLittle Miami
Junior
15:21.74 5KCross Country

Ian Patrick enters at No. 2 after a 15:21.74 5K, a 9:15.26 3200, and a 4:13.88 1600.

3
Austin BenedictNew Albany
Junior
15:19.41 5KCross Country

Austin Benedict enters at No. 3 after a 15:19.41 5K, a 9:14.06 3200, and a 4:16.50 1600.

4
Logan BehmHilliard Darby
Senior
15:18.94 5KCross Country

Logan Behm enters at No. 4 after a 15:18.94 5K, a 9:16.60 3200, and a 4:24.47 1600.

5
Calvin WatsonThomas Worthington
Sophomore
15:27.02 5KCross Country

Calvin Watson enters at No. 5 after a 15:27.02 5K, a 9:24.93 3200, and a 4:32.60 1600.

6
Jacob NewmanSt. Edward
Junior
15:36.20 5KCross Country

Jacob Newman enters at No. 6 after a 15:36.20 5K, a 9:15.51 3200, and a 4:11.71 1600.

7
Rishi JhaThomas Worthington
Senior
15:36.35 5KCross Country

Rishi Jha enters at No. 7 after a 15:36.35 5K, a 9:24.29 3200, and a 4:28.89 1600.

8
Ben CanalesDublin Coffman
Senior
15:33.98 5KCross Country

Ben Canales holds the No. 8 position on the strength of a 15:33.98 5K and the available 2025 cross country résumé.

9
Holden GrayWesterville North
Senior
15:34.89 5KCross Country

Holden Gray enters at No. 9 after a 15:34.89 5K, a 9:37.67 3200, and a 4:19.91 1600.

10
Joshua LindeSpringboro
Junior
15:39.21 5KCross Country

Joshua Linde enters at No. 10 after a 15:39.21 5K, a 9:17.08 3200, and a 4:25.82 1600.

11
Senior
15:42.32 5KCross Country

Henry Newman enters at No. 11 after a 15:42.32 5K, a 9:17.34 3200, and a 4:13.73 1600.

12
Vansh SethiOlentangy Berlin
Senior
15:35.04 5KCross Country

Vansh Sethi enters at No. 12 after a 15:35.04 5K, a 9:28.51 3200, and a 4:24.18 1600.

13
Senior
15:48.50 5KCross Country

Matthew Scipione enters at No. 13 after a 15:48.50 5K, a 9:28.40 3200, and a 4:30.02 1600.

14
Senior
15:53.93 5KCross Country

Carter Schaubert enters at No. 14 after a 15:53.93 5K, a 9:30.57 3200, and a 4:29.33 1600.

15
Owen HuffOak Hills
Junior
15:23.90 5KCross Country

Owen Huff enters at No. 15 after a 15:23.90 5K, a 9:52.30 3200, and a 4:16.85 1600.

16
Cowen AllenderOlentangy Orange
Senior
15:38.56 5KCross Country

Cowen Allender enters at No. 16 after a 15:38.56 5K, a 9:32.56 3200, and a 4:31.49 1600.

17
Nick SzymanskiBeavercreek
Senior
15:59.99 5KCross Country

Nick Szymanski enters at No. 17 after a 15:59.99 5K, a 9:53.78 3200, and a 4:32.39 1600.

18
Senior
15:31.50 5KCross Country

Paras Yadav is ranked No. 18 with a 15:31.50 5K and a 4:17.90 1600.

19
Nicholas BeattySpringboro
Senior
15:55.64 5KCross Country

Nicholas Beatty enters at No. 19 after a 15:55.64 5K, a 9:18.39 3200, and a 4:29.19 1600.

20
Dominic LopezNorthmont
Senior
15:28.80 5KCross Country

Dominic Lopez enters at No. 20 after a 15:28.80 5K, a 9:33.75 3200, and a 4:35.10 1600.

21
Senior
15:24.40 5KCross Country

Eligh Amshoff enters at No. 21 after a 15:24.40 5K, a 9:53.39 3200, and a 4:29.57 1600.

22
Hunter CoakleyDublin Jerome
Senior
16:11.78 5KCross Country

Hunter Coakley enters at No. 22 after a 16:11.78 5K, a 9:46.45 3200, and a 4:20.43 1600.

23
Liam IrvinGahanna Lincoln
Senior
15:50.45 5KCross Country

Liam Irvin enters at No. 23 after a 15:50.45 5K, a 9:38.30 3200, and a 4:29.63 1600.

24
Pierce LottWatkins Memorial
Senior
15:45.28 5KCross Country

Pierce Lott enters at No. 24 after a 15:45.28 5K, a 9:43.72 3200, and a 4:34.81 1600.

25
Griffin LeyHilliard Bradley
Senior
15:47.77 5KCross Country

Griffin Ley enters at No. 25 after a 15:47.77 5K, a 9:41.99 3200, and a 4:26.85 1600.