Boys Regionals Rankings (Team)

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Here's how we think all the remaining central ohio teams stack up. Check out the poll at the bottom too.

Dublin Jerome – After another dominant performance at Districts, Dublin Jerome firmly holds the number one spot. If they maintain this level of performance, they will be serious contenders for the state title.
Olentangy Liberty – Liberty moves up to second after a phenomenal race at Districts, where they upset St. Francis DeSales to claim the Section 1 title. Their strong team-wide performance solidifies their position.
Olentangy Orange – Despite the likely loss of their number three runner, Sahil Khandari, for the remainder of the season, Orange remains third. Their depth from runners three through six makes them a formidable team even without a sub-16 third runner.
Westerville North – The Warriors drop in the rankings after narrowly defeating a depleted Olentangy Orange at Districts. Inconsistency within their top five is a concern, but with improvement, they could rebound. For now, they hold this spot.
St. Francis DeSales – After being upset by Olentangy Liberty in Section 1, DeSales slips a spot. While they are likely to qualify for states, their lack of depth beyond their top five leaves them vulnerable if any runner has an off day.
Dublin Scioto – Sitting just outside the state qualifying bubble, Scioto earned district runner-up honors in Section 3, driven by a breakout performance from Owen Kockentiet. However, they will need stronger showings from their fourth and fifth runners to secure a state berth.
New Albany – The Eagles continue to improve, following a runner-up finish at conferences and a close race at Districts, where they finished just six points behind Scioto in Section 3. They are gaining momentum week by week.
Marysville – Though they lack an elite front-runner, Marysville’s solid pack of runners in the mid to low 16’s, along with a tight spread, makes them a difficult team to beat as the postseason progresses.
Gahanna Lincoln – After a disappointing performance in Section 1, Gahanna will need a significant rebound at Regionals to keep their state qualification hopes alive.
Dublin Coffman – Coffman performed well at Districts overall, but with their fifth runner over 17 minutes, they face an uphill battle to place high at Regionals.