From four defending state champions at Eagle to Urbana in California and Calvert Hall in Kentucky, Maryland cross country is everywhere this weekend.
Five Maryland Boys Teams showing signs of taking a significant step forward this fall.
Six Maryland girls teams whose early 2026 results suggest they could make a major move this fall.
Championship programs may differ in size, training, and tradition, but Maryland's top teams share remarkably similar ideas about what makes a team great.
After a championship 2025 season, a veteran Calvert Hall squad returns with bigger goals and the hopes of putting itself in the national conversation.
A focused new mindset, emerging depth and a culture built over nearly two decades have Urbana Girls XC excited about what 2026 could bring.
The 2025 3A state champions, Centennial returns in 2026 with the same formula: consistency, commitment, and a culture built one day at a time.
Four-time defending 3A state champion Severna Park enters 2026 with depth, experience, and a culture built around putting “We” before “Me.”
After winning the 2A state title in 2025, River Hill returns with a new core ready to reload and prove the program's depth can fuel another championship run.
After winning its seventh state title in nine seasons, Hereford returns a deep and experienced group looking to extend its championship tradition.
After building the program brick by brick, Urbana returns as defending 4A champions with a veteran core ready to chase another title.
After ending a 47-year state-title drought, Adam Rudy and the Leopards return in 2026 with a new standard to chase.
The defending 1A champions return a young but experienced roster, and look ready to build on last year's title and team culture.
After winning its second straight state title, Bethesda-Chevy Chase returns in 2026 with a deep roster and a culture built around enjoying the sport.