Athena Pluchos

The state's top 10 girls cross country programs as of Oct. 5

Highlighting the best Girls 5-kilometer performances delivered across North Carolina during XC meets taking place between September 28th to October 4th.

The state's top 10 boys cross country programs as of Oct. 5

Breaking down the entries for Fridays Friday Night Lights XC Festival (Girls)

The additions of Adam Haggart and Athena Plucos shake up 7A, while Cardinal Gibbons, Cuthbertson, and Marvin Ridge chase titles in each team race.

Following the conclusion of the national meets, we present the top ranked North Carolina 8th Grade Girls for All Events during the 2026 Outdoor Track and Field Season.

Following the conclusion of the national meets, we present the top ranked North Carolina Middle School Girls for All Events during the 2026 Outdoor Track and Field Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 400m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 1600m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 3200m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 800m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 800m athletes in North Carolina during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Highlighting the top all-time girls performances delivered at the Brooks PR Invitational.

Improvement Rankings: Top North Carolina Girls 800m marks compared to their season’s best performances from 2025.

Ranking the top Class of 2030 Girls distance event recruits in North Carolina.

Ranking the top Class of 2030 Girls 3200m performers in North Carolina during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 400m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 1600m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 3200m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

Ranking the top overall Girls 800m athletes in North Carolina for Middle School competition during the 2026 Outdoor Season.

A break down of the entries for Saturdays NCRunners Elite Tune Up