2026 Top Returning Sophomores: Ohio's Next Wave, Boys and Girls
Fastest returning sophomores in Ohio cross country, all four divisions, boys and girls, ranked by 2025 5K times. The storylines, the superlatives, and who to watch.
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2026 Division 1 Boys Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 1 boys for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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2026 Division 1 Girls Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 1 girls for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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2026 Division 2 Boys Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 2 boys for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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2026 Division 2 Girls Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 2 girls for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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2026 Division 3 Boys Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 3 boys for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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2026 Division 3 Girls Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 3 girls for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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2026 Division 4 Boys Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 4 boys for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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2026 Division 4 Girls Cross Country Top 25
Podium Watch ranks the top 25 returning Division 4 girls for the 2026 Ohio high school cross country season using 2025 cross country results, 2026 track performances, and championship experience.
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