For the third consecutive year, a new boys cross country team has claimed the top spot in the final HighSchoolOT rankings for boys cross country.

The winner of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A title this year is Mount Tabor.

The final rankings are determined by compiling data from the N.C. High School Athletic Association championships and the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association invitational, which serves as the unofficial championship. HSOT combines championship times from all classifications and associations to create a comprehensive state meet ranking.

In certain instances, there were equal scores among various categories. To calculate the points, podium ranking was utilized as a tiebreaker (a first-place 1A competitor was given priority over a second-place 4A participant in the same event). If the competitors remained tied, the points were divided between them.

If two teams had the same rank within the top 25, the deciding factor was determined by their placement in their state championship.

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“Final Rankings and Past All-State Teams”

Coverage of the state championship and additional resources.

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Mount Tabor had a two-point lead over East Burke and Weddington, both of which tied for second place as state runners-up. T.W. Andrews, the 1A/2A champion, secured the fourth place with a three-point difference from the leader.

Out of the initial top 25 teams, 16 of them maintained their position in the final top 25 rankings. The team that showed the biggest improvement was T.W. Andrews, starting the year unranked but finishing at No. 4. Mount Tabor, the preseason No. 4 team, also maintained their position in the final rankings.

In addition to Mount Tabor and T.W. Andrews, there are other teams that have won their state championships, such as Croatan at number 12 in the 3A division and Providence Day at number 25 in NCISAA D1. Coastal Christian, the champion in NCISAA D2/D3, did not receive a ranking.

Here are the complete rankings:

The definitive ranking for High School Outdoor Track and Field’s top 25 teams is now available for Boys’ Indoor Track and Field.

A gentle reminder: The rankings are determined by combining championship times from all categories and organizations into a single state tournament, while resolving any ties based on podium positioning. The points and placement of each team are also shown.

1. The winner of the 4A championship was Mount Tabor 29.

2. (tied) East Burke and Weddington both scored 27 points, placing second in their respective divisions of 1A/2A and 4A.

4. T.W. Andrews 26, 1A/2A champ
5. Reagan 24, 4th in 4A

6. Cuthbertson High School ranked 20th in the state for 4A division, coming in third place.

7. Cary High School and Hough High School tied for 9th place in the 4A division with a score of 20.

9. Dudley 19, 3rd in 3A
10. Marvin Ridge 17, 5th in 4A
11. Mallard Creek 17, 6th in 4A
12. Croatan 16, 3A champ
13. Clayton 16, 8th in 4A
14. North Raleigh Christian 16, 8th in NCISAA D1

15. Ardrey Kell High School ranked 15th in the 4A division.

16. Enloe High School’s girls’ basketball team finished in 7th place in the 4A classification with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses.

17. Parkland High School’s 13th place finish in the 4A division secured a T15th ranking among all participating schools.

18. Broughton 12, 12th in 4A

19. Southwest Guilford placed 12th in the 4A ranking.

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    Christ School placed 10th in the NCISAA Division 1 tournament with a strong and dedicated team.

21. Northeastern 10, 5th in 1A/2A

22. Bandys High School placed in 10th position, tied for 14th place in the 1A/2A division.

23. Green Hope and Olympic tied for 10th place in the 4A division, ranking 20th overall.

25. The champion for North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division 1, day 9, is Providence.

Source: highschoolot.com