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The latest cross country stories from Podium Watch.
From a freshman breaking 16 minutes to juniors challenging the state's fastest seniors, a look at the top 10 boys in each grade across Ohio's four cross country divisions.
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A junior from Napoleon has the fastest mark in the field. A look at the top 10 girls in each grade across Ohio's four cross country divisions.
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Advice for Ohio's cross country runners, gathered from coaches across the state -- on nerves, injuries, fueling, effort, and what this sport is actually teaching you.
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Ohio's Mideast Meet of Champions coach is asking seniors to submit the OATCCC athlete interest form for a chance to represent Team Ohio this November.
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The Charlie Fondale Cambridge Bobcats Invitational is taking place on October 3rd, 2026, at the East District course.
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A rundown of results from meets September 24-26 near Cincinnati and Dayton
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The Tuscarawas Valley Trojans had a phenomenal 2025-26 season in the girls distance department, featuring new school records and state appearances across the board.
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Celebrate the teams leading the September 17 OATCCC poll, with key runners, season progress and mock meet data across all eight Ohio XC divisions.
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Piqua Invite Under the Lights Invitational Results and Storylines
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Piqua Invite Under the Lights Cross Country Invitational
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Wooster is hosting a highly competitive invitational on September 12th, 2026, featuring six high school races.
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The coaches released their 2026 preseason rankings this week. A look back at who actually won last November explains most of what's on the ballot, and exposes a few places where the voting hasn't caught up to reality.
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Mason opens at number one, but Springboro and Thomas Worthington have enough front end strength and lineup balance to keep every scoring position meaningful.
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CVCA leads Lexington and Massillon Perry, with a title race that could turn on whether the challengers close their largest fifth runner gaps.
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Woodridge leads Bryan by ten points, while Fairfield Union and Chagrin Falls keep a deep championship race within reach.
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Mount Gilead moves into Division IV at number one, with Convoy Crestview close enough to make every scorer count.
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Milford leads Mason and Massillon Jackson with a front runner, a connected scoring five, and room for an already strong lineup to become even tougher.
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Watterson owns the largest opening advantage in any of the eight preseason races, while Wadsworth, Avon, Aurora, Granville, and Bay organize the chase.
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Huron leads Oakwood by 20 points, with Minerva and Woodridge close enough to turn one fifth runner improvement into a new championship picture.
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Ottawa Hills opens at number one, while Liberty Center, Rittman, and Grandview Heights begin only 11 points apart behind the favorite.
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Fastest returning juniors in Ohio cross country, all four divisions, boys and girls, ranked by 2025 5K times. Two seasons left. No time to waste.
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Fastest returning seniors in Ohio cross country, all four divisions, boys and girls, ranked by 2025 5K times. One season left. Last chance to make it count.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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