Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 1 girls for the upcoming Ohio high school cross country season.
Division 1 enters 2026 with a deep mix of experienced seniors, emerging juniors, and sophomores whose spring performances suggest that the order can change quickly. Aleah Coster, Elle Campbell, and Abigail Young open the preseason in the first three positions, but the numbers show meaningful strength throughout the list.
Aleah Coster owns the fastest listed 5K mark at 18:07.51. Mackenzie Kline produced the leading 3200 mark at 10:46.40. Atalia Hawkins adds the strongest listed 1600 at 4:59.00. Those marks do not determine the ranking by themselves, but they show why this division should remain competitive from the opening invitationals through the state championship.
These are preseason rankings, not a prediction of the exact state championship finish. Cross country courses, weather, race tactics, health, and team goals can all affect an athlete’s time and placement. The purpose is to compare the strongest available evidence and identify the returning runners who enter the season with the best overall cases.
How the rankings were built
State championship cross country performance receives the most weight. Other verified 5K results come next, followed by 2026 track marks in the 1600 and 3200.
The list uses the OHSAA divisions for the 2026 season, so several runners competed in a different division during 2025. Track marks provide important context, but they do not automatically override championship cross country evidence.
Division 1 top 25 at a glance
| Rank | Athlete | School | Class | 2025 5K | 2026 track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleah Coster | Oak Hills | Senior | 18:07.51 | 10:57.69 3200 |
| 2 | Elle Campbell | Milford | Senior | 18:32.17 | 10:49.32 3200 |
| 3 | Abigail Young | Gahanna Lincoln | Senior | 18:21.49 | 11:17.28 3200 |
| 4 | Beth Baker | Upper Arlington | Sophomore | 18:28.39 | 10:54.62 3200 |
| 5 | Reese Galinger | Teays Valley | Senior | 18:30.20 | 10:57.35 3200 |
| 6 | Mackenzie Kline | Hilliard Davidson | Senior | 18:31.03 | 10:46.40 3200 |
| 7 | Josie Cox | Upper Arlington | Senior | 18:43.62 | 11:02.67 3200 |
| 8 | Kassadi Thompson | Cleveland Heights | Junior | 18:34.33 | 11:04.54 3200 |
| 9 | Jillian Gomez | Gahanna Lincoln | Junior | 18:43.95 | 11:51.50 3200 |
| 10 | Chelsee Fischer | Hilliard Bradley | Sophomore | 18:57.22 | No verified mark |
| 11 | Atalia Hawkins | Mason | Senior | 19:06.89 | 4:59.00 1600 |
| 12 | Maddie O’Brien | Stow Munroe Falls | Senior | 19:02.41 | 11:17.41 3200 |
| 13 | Lucia Schafer | Kettering Fairmont | Sophomore | 19:02.66 | 11:35.17 3200 |
| 14 | Georgia Speelman | Olentangy Berlin | Senior | 19:04.48 | 11:28.85 3200 |
| 15 | Marissa Kromi | GlenOak | Senior | 19:05.49 | No verified mark |
| 16 | Brooke Derringer | Lancaster | Junior | 19:18.33 | 11:31.60 3200 |
| 17 | Ella Smith | Springboro | Senior | 19:09.57 | 5:17.09 1600 |
| 18 | Alyssa Browne | Lakota East | Sophomore | 19:14.58 | 11:54.77 3200 |
| 19 | Tessa Andrews | Springboro | Sophomore | 19:21.68 | 11:31.53 3200 |
| 20 | Alexis Schultz | Perrysburg High School | Junior | 19:30.72 | 11:12.63 3200 |
| 21 | Lauren Johnson | Milford | Senior | 19:20.63 | 11:28.62 3200 |
| 22 | Havannah Long | Kings | Sophomore | 18:54.26, D2 state | 11:57.57 3200 |
| 23 | Addison Keplar | Teays Valley | Senior | 19:15.60 | 12:01.80 3200 |
| 24 | Emma Styn | Dublin Jerome | Junior | 19:24.60 | 11:34.72 3200 |
| 25 | Kate Michael | Watkins Memorial | Junior | 19:48.82 | 11:22.25 3200 |
The full countdown
25. Kate Michael
School: Watkins Memorial
Class: Junior
2025 5K: 19:48.82
2026 track: 11:22.25 3200
Why she is ranked here
Kate Michael combines 19:48.82 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:22.25 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 25th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 11th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. The depth of the division keeps her near the back of the preseason list, but the data still gives her a clear route to move higher.
2026 outlook
One strong early result could move her well above this preseason position. The clearest opportunity is translating her 11:22.25 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. She still has another season beyond 2026, so this fall can establish both her current place and her long term ceiling.
24. Emma Styn
School: Dublin Jerome
Class: Junior
2025 5K: 19:24.60
2026 track: 11:34.72 3200
Why she is ranked here
Emma Styn combines 19:24.60 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:34.72 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 23rd fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 16th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. The depth of the division keeps her near the back of the preseason list, but the data still gives her a clear route to move higher.
2026 outlook
One strong early result could move her well above this preseason position. The clearest opportunity is translating her 11:34.72 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. She still has another season beyond 2026, so this fall can establish both her current place and her long term ceiling.
23. Addison Keplar
School: Teays Valley
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 19:15.60
2026 track: 12:01.80 3200
Why she is ranked here
Addison Keplar combines 19:15.60 from her 2025 state 5K with 12:01.80 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 19th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 21st fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. The depth of the division keeps her near the back of the preseason list, but the data still gives her a clear route to move higher.
2026 outlook
One strong early result could move her well above this preseason position. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
22. Havannah Long
School: Kings
Class: Sophomore
2025 5K: 18:54.26, D2 state
2026 track: 11:57.57 3200
Why she is ranked here
Havannah Long combines 18:54.26 from her 2025 Division 2 state 5K with 11:57.57 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 10th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 20th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. She recorded the cross country result in Division 2 during 2025 and now enters Division 1 under the new assignments. Her cross country result carries more of the case, while the track mark provides supporting context rather than driving the placement. The depth of the division keeps her near the back of the preseason list, but the data still gives her a clear route to move higher.
2026 outlook
One strong early result could move her well above this preseason position. Her cross country evidence is already the stronger side of the profile, so maintaining that strength while adding more closing speed would raise the ceiling. She also has two full high school seasons remaining, giving her one of the largest development windows in the ranking.
21. Lauren Johnson
School: Milford
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 19:20.63
2026 track: 11:28.62 3200
Why she is ranked here
Lauren Johnson combines 19:20.63 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:28.62 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 21st fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 12th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. The depth of the division keeps her near the back of the preseason list, but the data still gives her a clear route to move higher.
2026 outlook
One strong early result could move her well above this preseason position. The clearest opportunity is translating her 11:28.62 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
20. Alexis Schultz
School: Perrysburg High School
Class: Junior
2025 5K: 19:30.72
2026 track: 11:12.63 3200
Why she is ranked here
Alexis Schultz combines 19:30.72 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:12.63 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 24th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 8th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. This placement rewards the strength she has already shown while remaining measured against athletes with a faster result in one of the two seasons.
2026 outlook
One strong early result could move her well above this preseason position. The clearest opportunity is translating her 11:12.63 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. She still has another season beyond 2026, so this fall can establish both her current place and her long term ceiling.
19. Tessa Andrews
School: Springboro
Class: Sophomore
2025 5K: 19:21.68
2026 track: 11:31.53 3200
Why she is ranked here
Tessa Andrews combines 19:21.68 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:31.53 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 22nd fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 14th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. This placement rewards the strength she has already shown while remaining measured against athletes with a faster result in one of the two seasons.
2026 outlook
One strong early result could move her well above this preseason position. The clearest opportunity is translating her 11:31.53 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. She also has two full high school seasons remaining, giving her one of the largest development windows in the ranking.
18. Alyssa Browne
School: Lakota East
Class: Sophomore
2025 5K: 19:14.58
2026 track: 11:54.77 3200
Why she is ranked here
Alyssa Browne combines 19:14.58 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:54.77 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 18th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 19th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. This placement rewards the strength she has already shown while remaining measured against athletes with a faster result in one of the two seasons.
2026 outlook
The next step is turning a strong returning profile into consistent top ten level racing against the deepest fields on the schedule. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. She also has two full high school seasons remaining, giving her one of the largest development windows in the ranking.
17. Ella Smith
School: Springboro
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 19:09.57
2026 track: 5:17.09 1600
Why she is ranked here
Ella Smith combines 19:09.57 from her 2025 state 5K with 5:17.09 in the 1600. Her 5K is the 17th fastest listed result, and her 1600 is the 2nd fastest among the 2 verified 1600 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. This placement rewards the strength she has already shown while remaining measured against athletes with a faster result in one of the two seasons.
2026 outlook
The next step is turning a strong returning profile into consistent top ten level racing against the deepest fields on the schedule. The clearest opportunity is translating her 5:17.09 1600 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
16. Brooke Derringer
School: Lancaster
Class: Junior
2025 5K: 19:18.33
2026 track: 11:31.60 3200
Why she is ranked here
Brooke Derringer combines 19:18.33 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:31.60 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 20th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 15th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. This placement rewards the strength she has already shown while remaining measured against athletes with a faster result in one of the two seasons.
2026 outlook
The next step is turning a strong returning profile into consistent top ten level racing against the deepest fields on the schedule. The clearest opportunity is translating her 11:31.60 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. She still has another season beyond 2026, so this fall can establish both her current place and her long term ceiling.
15. Marissa Kromi
School: GlenOak
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 19:05.49
2026 track: No verified mark
Why she is ranked here
Marissa Kromi enters the ranking with 19:05.49 from her 2025 state 5K. That is the 15th fastest listed 5K among these 25 athletes. No verified 2026 track mark was available, so the evaluation avoids projection and relies on what she has already proved over 5,000 meters. Her ranking closely matches the strength of the cross country result itself.
2026 outlook
The next step is turning a strong returning profile into consistent top ten level racing against the deepest fields on the schedule. Her first few invitationals will be especially informative because there is no verified spring mark to show how much her fitness changed after cross country. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
14. Georgia Speelman
School: Olentangy Berlin
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 19:04.48
2026 track: 11:28.85 3200
Why she is ranked here
Georgia Speelman combines 19:04.48 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:28.85 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 14th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 13th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. She lands in the middle of a tightly packed section where small differences in state evidence, track development, and projection separate several runners.
2026 outlook
The next step is turning a strong returning profile into consistent top ten level racing against the deepest fields on the schedule. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
13. Lucia Schafer
School: Kettering Fairmont
Class: Sophomore
2025 5K: 19:02.66
2026 track: 11:35.17 3200
Why she is ranked here
Lucia Schafer combines 19:02.66 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:35.17 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 13th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 17th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. Her cross country result carries more of the case, while the track mark provides supporting context rather than driving the placement. She lands in the middle of a tightly packed section where small differences in state evidence, track development, and projection separate several runners.
2026 outlook
The next step is turning a strong returning profile into consistent top ten level racing against the deepest fields on the schedule. Her cross country evidence is already the stronger side of the profile, so maintaining that strength while adding more closing speed would raise the ceiling. She also has two full high school seasons remaining, giving her one of the largest development windows in the ranking.
12. Maddie O’Brien
School: Stow Munroe Falls
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 19:02.41
2026 track: 11:17.41 3200
Why she is ranked here
Maddie O’Brien combines 19:02.41 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:17.41 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 12th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 10th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. She lands in the middle of a tightly packed section where small differences in state evidence, track development, and projection separate several runners.
2026 outlook
A small improvement in consistency or peak 5K performance would move her directly into the leading group. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
11. Atalia Hawkins
School: Mason
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 19:06.89
2026 track: 4:59.00 1600
Why she is ranked here
Atalia Hawkins combines 19:06.89 from her 2025 state 5K with 4:59.00 in the 1600. Her 5K is the 16th fastest listed result, and her 1600 is the 1st fastest among the 2 verified 1600 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. She lands in the middle of a tightly packed section where small differences in state evidence, track development, and projection separate several runners.
2026 outlook
A small improvement in consistency or peak 5K performance would move her directly into the leading group. The clearest opportunity is translating her 4:59.00 1600 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
10. Chelsee Fischer
School: Hilliard Bradley
Class: Sophomore
2025 5K: 18:57.22
2026 track: No verified mark
Why she is ranked here
Chelsee Fischer enters the ranking with 18:57.22 from her 2025 state 5K. That is the 11th fastest listed 5K among these 25 athletes. No verified 2026 track mark was available, so the evaluation avoids projection and relies on what she has already proved over 5,000 meters. Her championship result and returning class help support a placement above her position in a simple time sort.
2026 outlook
A small improvement in consistency or peak 5K performance would move her directly into the leading group. Her first few invitationals will be especially informative because there is no verified spring mark to show how much her fitness changed after cross country. She also has two full high school seasons remaining, giving her one of the largest development windows in the ranking.
9. Jillian Gomez
School: Gahanna Lincoln
Class: Junior
2025 5K: 18:43.95
2026 track: 11:51.50 3200
Why she is ranked here
Jillian Gomez combines 18:43.95 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:51.50 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 9th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 18th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. Her cross country result carries more of the case, while the track mark provides supporting context rather than driving the placement. The combination is strong enough for the top ten because she has credible evidence in both championship cross country and spring track.
2026 outlook
A small improvement in consistency or peak 5K performance would move her directly into the leading group. Her cross country evidence is already the stronger side of the profile, so maintaining that strength while adding more closing speed would raise the ceiling. She still has another season beyond 2026, so this fall can establish both her current place and her long term ceiling.
8. Kassadi Thompson
School: Cleveland Heights
Class: Junior
2025 5K: 18:34.33
2026 track: 11:04.54 3200
Why she is ranked here
Kassadi Thompson combines 18:34.33 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:04.54 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 7th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 7th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. The combination is strong enough for the top ten because she has credible evidence in both championship cross country and spring track.
2026 outlook
A small improvement in consistency or peak 5K performance would move her directly into the leading group. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. She still has another season beyond 2026, so this fall can establish both her current place and her long term ceiling.
7. Josie Cox
School: Upper Arlington
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 18:43.62
2026 track: 11:02.67 3200
Why she is ranked here
Josie Cox combines 18:43.62 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:02.67 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 8th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 6th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. The combination is strong enough for the top ten because she has credible evidence in both championship cross country and spring track.
2026 outlook
She enters the season with a realistic path to the state podium and enough evidence to challenge the runners currently placed ahead of her. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
6. Mackenzie Kline
School: Hilliard Davidson
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 18:31.03
2026 track: 10:46.40 3200
Why she is ranked here
Mackenzie Kline combines 18:31.03 from her 2025 state 5K with 10:46.40 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 5th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 1st fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. The combination is strong enough for the top ten because she has credible evidence in both championship cross country and spring track.
2026 outlook
She enters the season with a realistic path to the state podium and enough evidence to challenge the runners currently placed ahead of her. The clearest opportunity is translating her 10:46.40 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
5. Reese Galinger
School: Teays Valley
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 18:30.20
2026 track: 10:57.35 3200
Why she is ranked here
Reese Galinger combines 18:30.20 from her 2025 state 5K with 10:57.35 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 4th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 4th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. That overall body of work belongs in the leading group, even though the order will need to be settled through head to head racing.
2026 outlook
She enters the season with a realistic path to the state podium and enough evidence to challenge the runners currently placed ahead of her. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
4. Beth Baker
School: Upper Arlington
Class: Sophomore
2025 5K: 18:28.39
2026 track: 10:54.62 3200
Why she is ranked here
Beth Baker combines 18:28.39 from her 2025 state 5K with 10:54.62 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 3rd fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 3rd fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The two results tell a consistent story and give her a balanced profile across both seasons. That overall body of work belongs in the leading group, even though the order will need to be settled through head to head racing.
2026 outlook
She enters the season with a realistic path to the state podium and enough evidence to challenge the runners currently placed ahead of her. Because her cross country and track results are already well aligned, the biggest gain may come from consistency and championship race execution. She also has two full high school seasons remaining, giving her one of the largest development windows in the ranking.
3. Abigail Young
School: Gahanna Lincoln
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 18:21.49
2026 track: 11:17.28 3200
Why she is ranked here
Abigail Young combines 18:21.49 from her 2025 state 5K with 11:17.28 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 2nd fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 9th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. Her cross country result carries more of the case, while the track mark provides supporting context rather than driving the placement. That overall body of work belongs in the leading group, even though the order will need to be settled through head to head racing.
2026 outlook
She begins the year as a clear individual title contender, and every major head to head result will help define the top of the division. Her cross country evidence is already the stronger side of the profile, so maintaining that strength while adding more closing speed would raise the ceiling. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
2. Elle Campbell
School: Milford
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 18:32.17
2026 track: 10:49.32 3200
Why she is ranked here
Elle Campbell combines 18:32.17 from her 2025 state 5K with 10:49.32 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 6th fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 2nd fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. The spring performance is the strongest upward signal in her profile, suggesting that her next cross country best could look much different from the current 5K result. That overall body of work belongs in the leading group, even though the order will need to be settled through head to head racing.
2026 outlook
She begins the year as a clear individual title contender, and every major head to head result will help define the top of the division. The clearest opportunity is translating her 10:49.32 3200 fitness into a faster and more consistent 5K. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
1. Aleah Coster
School: Oak Hills
Class: Senior
2025 5K: 18:07.51
2026 track: 10:57.69 3200
Why she is ranked here
Aleah Coster combines 18:07.51 from her 2025 state 5K with 10:57.69 in the 3200. Her 5K is the 1st fastest listed result, and her 3200 is the 5th fastest among the 21 verified 3200 marks in this ranking. Her cross country result carries more of the case, while the track mark provides supporting context rather than driving the placement. That overall body of work belongs in the leading group, even though the order will need to be settled through head to head racing.
2026 outlook
She begins the year as a clear individual title contender, and every major head to head result will help define the top of the division. Her cross country evidence is already the stronger side of the profile, so maintaining that strength while adding more closing speed would raise the ceiling. As a senior, she has the experience to manage tactical races and the urgency to turn her strongest fitness into a complete postseason run.
What could change this ranking
The largest early season questions involve athletes whose spring track performances suggest a major 5K breakthrough, younger runners who may improve rapidly, and runners entering a new division through realignment.
Head to head invitationals will matter more than isolated times because they allow the leading runners to compete on the same course under the same conditions. Early results will also show which athletes carried their spring fitness through the summer.
Aleah Coster begins at number one, but Elle Campbell, Abigail Young, Beth Baker, Reese Galinger, Mackenzie Kline, Josie Cox, Kassadi Thompson, Jillian Gomez, Chelsee Fischer all have evidence that supports a place near the front. Division 1 should produce a deep and unpredictable individual race when the postseason arrives.
Data note
Cross country marks are the 2025 state championship times or verified personal bests provided to Podium Watch. Track marks are from the 2026 outdoor season.
Rankings may be updated when new verified results become available.
