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.