BXC RANKINGS: Next-to-last poll goes Carmel, Carroll (FW), Westfield

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor

The Indiana Association of Track and Cross County Coaches has released its seventh poll of the 2012 Indiana high school boys cross country season (we missed the sixth one last week – sorry!), and Carmel continues to cling to the top spot one week ahead of sectionals.

The state record-holding 11-time state champion Greyhounds – their last came in 2008 – pace a first five of Carroll (Fort Wayne), Westfield, six-time champ Valparaiso (last in 2000), and defending state runner-up Hamilton Southeastern. The Top 10 is rounded out by Warsaw, three-time defending state champ (and five-time overall king) Columbus North, Bloomington South, Lawrence Central, and Lawrence North.

The IATCCC Top 25 from Oct. 1:

1. Carmel
2. Carroll (Fort Wayne)
3. Westfield
4. Valparaiso
5. Hamilton Southeastern
6. Warsaw
7. Columbus North
8. Bloomington South
9. Lawrence Central
10. Lawrence North
11. Indianapolis Cathedral
12. Brebeuf Jesuit
13. Northridge
14. Terre Haute South
15. North Central (Indianapolis)
16. Fishers
17. Crown Point
18. Homestead
19. Zionsville
20. West Lafayette
21. Fort Wayne Dwenger
22. Warren Central
23. Bedford North Lawrence
24. Munster
25. Hobart