2025 National Cross Country Rankings: Pre-Season
- Carson Vittorio
- Aug 26
- 1 min read
A lot of "experts" have been posting their cross country previews which many Every fall, the debate over who the best boys cross country teams in the nation are seems to heat up, with countless “expert” rankings popping up across the internet. While many of those lists spark conversation, they often lean more on hype than substance. My goal is to cut through the noise and provide a clear, logical look at the nation’s top programs, weighing real results, depth, and consistency over speculation. With that in mind, here is my breakdown of the top 25 boys teams in the country.
Niwot [CO]
Lincroft (Christian Brothers Academy) [NJ]
Carmichael (Jesuit) [CA]
Portland (Jesuit) [OR]
Herriman [UT]
Irvine (Beckman) [CA]
American Fork [UT]
Southlake (Carroll) [TX]
Manhattan Beach (Mira Costa) [CA]
New Orleans (Jesuit) [LA]
Plainfield North [IL]
Miami (Belen Jesuit) [FL]
Cypress (Bridgeland) [TX]
Haddonfeld Memorial [NJ]
Columbus North [IN]
Irvine (Woodbridge) [CA]
Mercer Island [WA]
Madera (Matilda Torres) [CA]
Portland (Lincoln) [OR]
Raleigh (Broughton) [NC]
Plainfield South [IL]
Central Point (Crater) [OR]
Downers Grove North [IL]
Couer D'Alene [ID]
Austin (Vandegrift) [TX]
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