1
Bennett LehmanAnsonia
Senior
15:17.91 5KCross Country
Bennett Lehman opens at No. 1 with 15:17.91 in the 5K, 9:16.30 in the 3200, 4:16.15 in the 1600.
Cross Country rankings
2026 Division 4 Boys Cross Country Top 25
Top 25 returning boys
Boys Division 4
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
Samuel PhlipotRussia
Senior
15:54.30 5KCross Country
Samuel Phlipot enters at No. 2 after a 15:54.30 5K, a 9:44.80 3200, and a 4:17.68 1600.
3
Nigel WengerSmithville
Junior
16:07.01 5KCross Country
Nigel Wenger enters at No. 3 after a 16:07.01 5K, a 9:57.49 3200, and a 4:18.99 1600.
4
Caiden SquillanteColumbus Grove
Senior
15:55.45 5KCross Country
Caiden Squillante is ranked No. 4 with a 15:55.45 5K and a 4:23.62 1600.
5
Kolten EvansRiverdale
Senior
15:48.80 5KCross Country
Kolten Evans enters at No. 5 after a 15:48.80 5K, a 9:55.18 3200, and a 4:20.83 1600.
6
Sam SteimleGrand Valley
Senior
15:56.46 5KCross Country
Sam Steimle enters at No. 6 after a 15:56.46 5K, a 9:55.05 3200, and a 4:37.13 1600.
7
Derek YoungCrestview Convoy
Junior
16:10.50 5KCross Country
Derek Young is ranked No. 7 with a 16:10.50 5K and a 9:27.70 3200.
8
Ethan LeeFayette
Senior
16:04.74 5KCross Country
Ethan Lee is ranked No. 8 with a 16:04.74 5K and a 4:45.41 1600.
9
Titus YoungAnna
Senior
16:11.27 5KCross Country
Titus Young enters at No. 9 after a 16:11.27 5K, a 9:44.46 3200, and a 4:37.75 1600.
10
Paxson BixlerRussia
Sophomore
16:22.01 5KCross Country
Paxson Bixler enters at No. 10 after a 16:22.01 5K, a 9:37.33 3200, and a 4:25.00 1600.
11
Nathan SultanCedarville
Senior
16:18.10 5KCross Country
Nathan Sultan enters at No. 11 after a 16:18.10 5K, a 10:20.14 3200, and a 4:48.45 1600.
12
Stephen WojtowiczLegacy Christian
Senior
16:18.20 5KCross Country
Stephen Wojtowicz enters at No. 12 after a 16:18.20 5K, a 9:36.45 3200, and a 4:22.19 1600.
13
Ean GrillotFort Loramie
Senior
16:25.61 5KCross Country
Ean Grillot enters at No. 13 after a 16:25.61 5K, a 9:37.23 3200, and a 4:32.46 1600.
14
Hudson PerrottCrestview Convoy
Senior
16:23.33 5KCross Country
Hudson Perrott is ranked No. 14 with a 16:23.33 5K and a 4:27.39 1600.
15
Owen CappuzzelloMcDonald
Sophomore
16:27.78 5KCross Country
Owen Cappuzzello enters at No. 15 after a 16:27.78 5K, a 9:38.07 3200, and a 4:36.65 1600.
16
Elijah ScalesSpringfield ECA
Junior
16:19.08 5KCross Country
Elijah Scales is ranked No. 16 with a 16:19.08 5K and a 4:23.92 1600.
17
Henry BartlettMount Gilead
Junior
16:11.14 5KCross Country
Henry Bartlett enters at No. 17 after a 16:11.14 5K, a 9:39.56 3200, and a 4:33.18 1600.
18
Andrew GannonMount Gilead
Sophomore
16:26.87 5KCross Country
Andrew Gannon holds the No. 18 position on the strength of a 16:26.87 5K and the available 2025 cross country résumé.
19
Carter HicksNew London
Junior
16:23.94 5KCross Country
Carter Hicks enters at No. 19 after a 16:23.94 5K, a 9:51.17 3200, and a 4:39.48 1600.
20
Noah MeyerTinora
Senior
16:25.56 5KCross Country
Noah Meyer is ranked No. 20 with a 16:25.56 5K and a 9:55.77 3200.
21
Elam SparksLegacy Christian
Senior
16:19.17 5KCross Country
Elam Sparks enters at No. 21 after a 16:19.17 5K, a 10:07.15 3200, and a 4:40.83 1600.
22
Aidan VogtColumbus Grove
Senior
16:31.60 5KCross Country
Aidan Vogt is ranked No. 22 with a 16:31.60 5K and a 4:44.33 1600.
23
Ethan RobertsWest Jefferson
Senior
15:54.73 5KCross Country
Ethan Roberts enters at No. 23 after a 15:54.73 5K, a 9:52.46 3200, and a 4:39.31 1600.
24
Connor RheinBlack River
Senior
16:16.84 5KCross Country
Connor Rhein enters at No. 24 after a 16:16.84 5K, a 9:31.49 3200, and a 4:28.57 1600.
25
Micah SparksMaplewood
Junior
17:06.69 5KCross Country
Micah Sparks is ranked No. 25 with a 17:06.69 5K and a 4:30.16 1600.