The Deepest Team Ever? Loudoun Valley 2017 vs Chantilly 2012

Virginia has definitely had some dynasties in cross country. We've had teams nearly sweep a decade's worth of XC team titles and we've had quite a few teams make NXN and be untouchable on the state level. Out of all those teams on the guys' side we've only ever had one team to put six guys under 16:00 in a single year and that was the 2012 Chantilly team. 

Historically that team led by Sean McGorty was arguably the greatest single team based on time in VA. According to the MileSplit database this team still to this day has had the fastest team average in state history. They would end up finishing the season ranked 7th and as AAA State Champions. Sean's time was at that time a state record. 

This year though they will face some stiff competition from the Vikings of Loudoun Valley. Thanks to some transfers it looks like a great team will get even greater. It should be noted that even without these two transfers that the Vikings very well could have eclipsed that mark. 

Now with these two additions the Vikings team enters with a stellar 15:31.62 average time and four guys under the 16:00 barrier. Now it would be awesome to see a break through on level with McGorty's but that is unlikely. What is likely though is potentially three or even four guys under 15:00 and an entire top seven under the 16:00 mark. 

The 2017 installment of the Loudoun Valley Vikings will be a good one but right now they are not the greatest yet. They have a long way to go but we are sure most of that Chantilly team is rooting for them and would love to see history happen in Virginia this year. 

Chantilly 2012 

AAA State Champions

Loudoun Valley 2017 

*Preseason