1
Ian ResWest Geauga
Senior
15:33.53 5KCross Country
Ian Res opens at No. 1 with 15:33.53 in the 5K, 9:51.65 in the 3200, 4:12.12 in the 1600.
Cross Country rankings
2026 Division 2 Boys Cross Country Top 25
Top 25 returning boys
Boys Division 2
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.
2
Donevan NoahTallmadge
Junior
15:24.25 5KCross Country
Donevan Noah enters at No. 2 after a 15:24.25 5K, a 10:01.69 3200, and a 4:16.24 1600.
3
Luke RettenbergerWarren
Senior
15:25.30 5KCross Country
Luke Rettenberger enters at No. 3 after a 15:25.30 5K, a 9:24.67 3200, and a 4:24.61 1600.
4
Caleb NiesetChardon
Junior
15:37.30 5KCross Country
Caleb Nieset enters at No. 4 after a 15:37.30 5K, a 9:13.49 3200, and a 4:22.66 1600.
5
Steven OwenSylvania Southview
Senior
15:36.80 5KCross Country
Steven Owen enters at No. 5 after a 15:36.80 5K, a 9:18.09 3200, and a 4:21.11 1600.
6
Carson SpencerTurpin
Junior
15:55.70 5KCross Country
Carson Spencer enters at No. 6 after a 15:55.70 5K, a 9:24.93 3200, and a 4:14.45 1600.
7
Brennan HigginsToledo St. Francis
Junior
15:52.00 5KCross Country
Brennan Higgins enters at No. 7 after a 15:52.00 5K, a 9:23.11 3200, and a 4:21.64 1600.
8
Porter GillilandLakewood
Senior
15:56.04 5KCross Country
Porter Gilliland enters at No. 8 after a 15:56.04 5K, a 9:36.91 3200, and a 4:33.10 1600.
9
Justus DetterPerry
Senior
15:49.30 5KCross Country
Justus Detter enters at No. 9 after a 15:49.30 5K, a 9:35.39 3200, and a 4:20.24 1600.
10
Russell Stine IVFindlay
Senior
15:53.80 5KCross Country
Russell Stine IV enters at No. 10 after a 15:53.80 5K, a 9:27.87 3200, and a 4:27.89 1600.
11
Jacob TurekBoardman
Junior
15:54.80 5KCross Country
Jacob Turek enters at No. 11 after a 15:54.80 5K, a 9:25.51 3200, and a 4:26.63 1600.
12
Aiden FlynnNordonia
Senior
15:49.01 5KCross Country
Aiden Flynn enters at No. 12 after a 15:49.01 5K, a 9:38.20 3200, and a 4:37.68 1600.
13
Caleb AndersonTurpin
Senior
15:47.80 5KCross Country
Caleb Anderson is ranked No. 13 with a 15:47.80 5K and a 9:46.41 3200.
14
Anderson SeredickNordonia
Junior
15:32.02 5KCross Country
Anderson Seredick is ranked No. 14 with a 15:32.02 5K and a 9:53.82 3200.
15
Isaac SolomonCVCA
Senior
15:56.56 5KCross Country
Isaac Solomon holds the No. 15 position on the strength of a 15:56.56 5K and the available 2025 cross country résumé.
16
Calvin HeithausMount Vernon
Sophomore
15:58.28 5KCross Country
Calvin Heithaus enters at No. 16 after a 15:58.28 5K, a 10:05.93 3200, and a 4:16.21 1600.
17
Caleb HamiltonWalsh Jesuit
Senior
15:55.75 5KCross Country
Caleb Hamilton enters at No. 17 after a 15:55.75 5K, a 9:30.09 3200, and a 4:25.04 1600.
18
Logan MillerGranville
Junior
15:49.77 5KCross Country
Logan Miller enters at No. 18 after a 15:49.77 5K, a 9:39.36 3200, and a 4:34.59 1600.
19
Zac AndamasarisCVCA
Junior
15:54.04 5KCross Country
Zac Andamasaris enters at No. 19 after a 15:54.04 5K, a 10:06.26 3200, and a 4:22.98 1600.
20
Ian PutnamMarietta
Senior
16:22.50 5KCross Country
Ian Putnam enters at No. 20 after a 16:22.50 5K, a 9:02.33 3200, and a 4:13.19 1600.
21
Lucas SteeleColumbus DeSales
Senior
16:13.55 5KCross Country
Lucas Steele enters at No. 21 after a 16:13.55 5K, a 9:23.79 3200, and a 4:24.52 1600.
22
John OwensRevere
Junior
16:11.30 5KCross Country
John Owens enters at No. 22 after a 16:11.30 5K, a 9:30.24 3200, and a 4:34.61 1600.
23
Elijah TrickeyAnderson
Junior
16:17.00 5KCross Country
Elijah Trickey enters at No. 23 after a 16:17.00 5K, a 9:22.35 3200, and a 4:18.62 1600.
24
Ryan StirmRocky River
Senior
15:41.59 5KCross Country
Ryan Stirm is ranked No. 24 with a 15:41.59 5K and a 4:15.68 1600.
25
Ian TrombleyLoveland
Senior
15:44.00 5KCross Country
Ian Trombley enters at No. 25 after a 15:44.00 5K, a 9:43.38 3200, and a 4:22.79 1600.