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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.

The state's top 10 girls cross country programs as of Oct. 5

The state's top 10 boys cross country programs as of Oct. 5

The state's top 10 girls cross country programs as of Sept. 27

The state's top 10 boys cross country programs as of Sept. 27

Breaking down the entries for Saturdays Nike South

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 Girls from the Class of 2029 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 2029 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

What if every Boys 3A team in TAPPS raced head-to-head? We scored all 10 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 3A team in TAPPS raced head-to-head? We scored all 8 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning Texas Girls from the Class of 2027 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning Texas Boys from the Class of 2027 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

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

The 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships produced standout performances from Jasir Fontenot, Sanyah Keeton, and many more stars.

Discover the top high school track & field athletes in Texas with the 2026 MileSplit All-State Honors. See who earned honors this season.