BXC RANKINGS: Carmel, Hamilton SE, Carroll (FW) begin 1-2-3

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor

The Indiana Association of Track and Cross County Coaches has released its first poll of the 2012 Indiana high school boys cross country season, and your first No. 1 after the first week of the season is record-holding 11-time state champion Carmel.

The Greyhounds, who last won the crown in 2008, lead a first five of defending state runner-up Hamilton Southeastern, 2008 runner-up Carroll (Fort Wayne), Lawrence Central, and six-time champion Valparaiso (the last in 2000). The second five consists of three-time defending (and five-time overall) state champion Columbus North, Warsaw, Bedford North Lawrence, Bloomington South, and Zionsville.

The IATCCC Top 25 from Aug. 20:
 
1. Carmel
2. Hamilton Southeastern
3. Carroll (Fort Wayne)
4. Lawrence Central
5. Valparaiso
6. Columbus North
7. Warsaw
8. Bedford North Lawrence
9. Bloomington South
10. Zionsville
11. North Central (Indianapolis)
12. Terre Haute South
13. Hobart
14. Homestead
15. Mishawaka
16. Westfield
17. Crown Point
18. Brebeuf Jesuit
19. Lawrence North
20. Indianapolis Cathedral
21. East Noble
22. North Harrison
23. Franklin Central
24. Perry Central
25. Chesterton