Robert Applegate

Heading into the 2026 North Carolina State Championships, here are the top ranked Boys in NCHSAA 8A.

Highlighting the top performing Boys in NCHSAA 8A East during the XC Season.

The top ranked sophomore Boys in North Carolina during the '26 XC Season.

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

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

The top ranked Boys in NCHSAA 8A East so far this Cross Country Season.

These Class of 2029 Boys from North Carolina have made an immediate impact during the early stages of the 2026 Cross Country Season.

Ranking the top performing North Carolina Boys in Wake County for the 5-kilometer race distance during the 2026 cross country season.

The top ranked North Carolina sophomore Boys in Raleigh Metro for 2026 cross country based on their season's best 5-kilometer time.

Ranking the top performing Boys in NCHSAA 8A East for the 2026 cross country season.

What if the adidas XC Challenge boys field raced on their best marks? We scored each varsity race based off the teams entered!

The top ranked Boys in Raleigh Metro for 2026 cross country based on their season's best 5-kilometer time.

Ranking the top performing North Carolina Boys from the freshman and sophomore classes in the 5-kilometer event during 2026 cross country.

Race replay videos from the 2026 Friday Night Lights XC Festival.

Breaking down the entries for Fridays adidas XC Challenge

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