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From breakout performances to championship triumphs, the 2026 TAPPS State Cross Country Championships delivered drama, determination and unforgettable finishes.

Texas’ top TAPPS cross country runners compete for individual honors and team state championships in a thrilling conclusion to the season.

Breaking down the entries for Saturdays Chapel Hill Invitational

Breaking down the entries for Fridays Hallsville Invitational

Breaking down the entries for Saturdays Hoka McNeil Elite Invitational (Invite Only)

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning TAPPS Girls from the Class of 2028 based on their season’s best 2-Mile time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning TAPPS Boys from the Class of 2028 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning TAPPS Girls from the Class of 2028 based on their season’s best 2-Mile time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning TAPPS Boys from the Class of 2028 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning TAPPS Boys from the Class of 2029 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

What if every Boys 5A team in TAPPS raced head-to-head? We scored all 23 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.

What if every Girls 5A team in TAPPS raced head-to-head? We scored all 17 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.

Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Texas during XC meets taking place between August 31-September 6.

Highlighting the best Girls 5-kilometer performances delivered across the country during XC meets taking place between August 31-September 6.

Andrew Esparza ran a Texas No. 1 and US No. 2, while freshman Haley Fernandez clocked a TAPPS No. 1 in a loaded day of racing.

Breaking down the entries for Saturdays Coach T - Marcus Invitational

Monthly State Merge: Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Texas during XC meets taking place in August.

National Monthly Merge: Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across the country during XC meets taking place in August.

Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Texas during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.

Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across the country during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.

Sister Emma and Casey Goetz of Tyler Grace Community finish their final season together as both sisters and teammates.