Don't bet against Fayetteville-Manlius. The nine-time NXN champions return three scorers - which is less than most of the rest of the top ten ranked teams - but they have a habit of developing fresh talent every year. One of their returners is Claire Walters, a rising sophomore who shocked many by winning the New York state title.
Probable Top Five
Claire Walters SO - 1st at NY state meet, 26th at NXN NY, 24th at NXN, 17:40.7 5K XC PB, 10:31.09 3K PB
Sophie Ryan JR - 15th at NY state meet, 12th at NXN NY, 53rd at NXN, 18:04.1 5K XC PB, 17:37.1 3 mile XC PB, 10:06.17 3K PB, 4:35.28 1500m PB
Palmer Madsen JR - 22nd at NY state meet, 9th at NXN NY, 37th at NXN, 17:59.0 5K XC PB, 17:23.1 3 mile XC PB, 10:36.5 3K PB, 4:53.64 1500m PB
Rebecca Walters JR - 9th at NY state meet, 14th at NXN NY, 112th at NXN, 18:35.2 5K XC PB, 17:38 3 mile XC PB
Phoebe White SO - 19:19.4 5K XC PB, 8th at
Top Returnees by 5K Time from 2015 XC Season
| 13* | Fayetteville-Manlius (FM) (NY) | 737 | ||
| 1) Claire Walters | 17:40.70 | 11 | ||
| 2) Palmer Madsen | 17:59.00 | 42 | ||
| 3) Sophie Ryan | 18:14.40 | 79 | ||
| 4) Rebecca Walters | 18:35.20 | 153 | ||
| 5) Phoebe White | 19:19.40 | 452 | ||
| Average Time: 18:21.74 Total Time: 1:31:48.70 1-5 Split: 1:38.70 | ||||
* Fayetteville-Manlius ranks #13 in the nation