Group AAA Boys Pre-Season XC Rankings

Brayden Burleigh not only leads a Group AAA top ranked Midlothian squad, but a very strong group of boys individuals within the Central Region who all are capable of competing with the best in the state this fall with Burleigh, Cody Snyder of Lee-Davis, Silas Frantz of Douglas Freeman, Andrew Catanese of Atlee, and Evan Niciphor of Cosby. Without a single distance runner in Group AAA with an individual state title to his name, the 2010 state cross country title will be hard fought between athletes hungry for that first championship glory. Grassfield's Jeremy Greenwald and Colonial Forge's David Pennesi might be the best in their respective regions as both also earned All-State honors in the 1600 meter this past spring and just ahead of the Burleigh.

The team scenarios are very interesting. Midlothian boys have a great track record of performing well in cross country despite not having runners with impressive track times as shown with their third place state meet...