VIRGINIA CROSS COUNTRY
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Each runner’s season best, adjusted for how fast the race ran and shown as a Statistical Rating.
New this week, : National District CC Championship 2026 (Oct 21); VHSL Class 6A Regional Championship 2026 (Oct 24).
- Meet ratings VHSL Region 4D Championship 2026 rated
- Meet ratings VHSL Region 4A Championship 2026 rated
- Meet ratings VHSL Region 1C XC Championship 2026 rated
- Meet ratings WCAC Cross Country Championships 2026 rated
What is this? New here? See how to read the rankings, with one example.
NovaRunners publishes independent statistical ratings of Virginia high school cross country: every rated run gets one number, comparable whatever the course or the day. The rankings below list each runner’s season best. Here is one row, for an invented runner, and what each part means.
EXAMPLE An invented runner and school, laid out as on the board. Each part is numbered to its note below. Hover, focus or tap a part or a note to light up the pair.
| Rank | Runner / school | Statistical Rating | Adjusted time | Adj. SE · grade | Reliable races | Season best from | ||||||||||||||
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| 12 up 3 places since the previous board | Alex ExampleEXAMPLEExample High School | 168.6+1.2 | 15:58.8 | ± 2.5 sB | 3 of 4 | Example Invitational · Sep 19 | ||||||||||||||
One race line, as a runner’s [+] list shows it:
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- Rank. The runner’s place on this board, among Virginia runners of the same sex and season. Searching or filtering never changes it.
- Movement. Places gained (▲) or lost (▼) since the previous board; NEW means the runner was not in its top 20. It appears after an update.
- Runner / school. The athlete, and the school recorded with the season best.
- Statistical Rating. One number for how fast the season-best run was, with the course and the conditions taken out, so runs on different courses compare. Higher is faster; 1 point is 3 seconds.
- Rating change. Points gained or lost since the previous board. Each update recalculates every race, so a runner who has not raced since can still move a little; ◦ marks them.
- Adjusted time. The same run as a time on one yardstick for every course; the rating comes from it. Lower is faster. It is not a predicted time.
- ± seconds. How precisely the race was adjusted, in seconds at this runner’s time. Smaller is surer. It is not a range for the next race.
- Grade. The season-best race’s adjustment grade, from A (most precise) to E. It describes the race, not the runner; races graded A–C count as reliable.
- Reliable races. Varsity races graded A–C, out of every rated race this season. A runner needs two to be ranked (one in a season still in progress).
- Season best from. The meet and date of the run behind the rating. On the board, a linked meet name opens that meet’s results.
- Season best. The marked race is the one the board ranks. Each runner’s [+] opens every rated race of the season.
- Time. The finish time in the meet’s results, before any adjustment. Here the race ran slow, so the adjusted time is faster.
How it works explains how each rating is built, step by step.
THE LEADERBOARD
Boys and girls · 2024
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Girls · 2024
Collapse the girls’ board| Rank | Runner / school | Statistical Rating | Adjusted time | Adj. SE · grade | Reliable races | Season best from | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 01 | Kate LoescherColonial Forge | 149.0 | 17:09.3 | ± 6.1 sC | 6 of 6 | VHSL Region 6B Cross Country Championships · Nov 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 6 rated 2024 races for Kate LoescherAdj. SE ± 6.1 s · grade C · 6 of 6 reliable races · season best from VHSL Region 6B Cross Country Championships · Nov 7
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| 02 | Elaina PierceCharlottesville | 148.7 | 17:10.1 | ± 2.8 sB | 10 of 10 | Albemarle Invitational · Oct 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 10 rated 2024 races for Elaina PierceAdj. SE ± 2.8 s · grade B · 10 of 10 reliable races · season best from Albemarle Invitational · Oct 12
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| 03 | Kerrigan ChaneyNorth Cross School | 148.4 | 17:10.9 | ± 3.3 sB | 9 of 9 | Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 9 rated 2024 races for Kerrigan ChaneyAdj. SE ± 3.3 s · grade B · 9 of 9 reliable races · season best from Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30
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| 04 | Caroline TribettGainesville | 145.6 | 17:19.3 | ± 11.5 sD | 6 of 7 | Cedar Run District Championships 2024 · Oct 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 7 rated 2024 races for Caroline TribettAdj. SE ± 11.5 s · grade D · 6 of 7 reliable races · season best from Cedar Run District Championships 2024 · Oct 31
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| 05 | Karina BirdJames Robinson | 138.4 | 17:40.9 | ± 1.9 sA | 8 of 8 | Great American XC Festival Meet Manager · Oct 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 8 rated 2024 races for Karina BirdAdj. SE ± 1.9 s · grade A · 8 of 8 reliable races · season best from Great American XC Festival Meet Manager · Oct 4
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| 06 | Adeline BarkerWest Springfield | 138.1 | 17:42.0 | ± 2.2 sA | 9 of 9 | Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional · Nov 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 9 rated 2024 races for Adeline BarkerAdj. SE ± 2.2 s · grade A · 9 of 9 reliable races · season best from Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional · Nov 23
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| 07 | Elly VelasquezGlen Allen | 137.0 | 17:45.1 | ± 2.2 sA | 4 of 4 | Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional · Nov 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 4 rated 2024 races for Elly VelasquezAdj. SE ± 2.2 s · grade A · 4 of 4 reliable races · season best from Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional · Nov 23
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| 08 | Marika DickelSpotswood | 135.5 | 17:49.7 | ± 2.2 sA | 8 of 8 | Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional · Nov 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 8 rated 2024 races for Marika DickelAdj. SE ± 2.2 s · grade A · 8 of 8 reliable races · season best from Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional · Nov 23
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| 09 | Kiera LowmanAlleghany | 134.0 | 17:54.1 | ± 4.5 sB | 9 of 9 | New Balance RunningLane XC Championships · Dec 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 9 rated 2024 races for Kiera LowmanAdj. SE ± 4.5 s · grade B · 9 of 9 reliable races · season best from New Balance RunningLane XC Championships · Dec 7
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| 10 | Meghan SullivanHerndon | 133.9 | 17:54.5 | ± 3.5 sB | 7 of 7 | Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 7 rated 2024 races for Meghan SullivanAdj. SE ± 3.5 s · grade B · 7 of 7 reliable races · season best from Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30
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| 11 | Catherine MessingBishop Ireton | 133.7 | 17:55.0 | ± 6.4 sC | 5 of 6 | Virginia Catholic State Championship · Oct 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 6 rated 2024 races for Catherine MessingAdj. SE ± 6.4 s · grade C · 5 of 6 reliable races · season best from Virginia Catholic State Championship · Oct 22
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| 12 | Allie HornerWest Springfield | 133.5 | 17:55.7 | ± 3.5 sB | 9 of 9 | Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 9 rated 2024 races for Allie HornerAdj. SE ± 3.5 s · grade B · 9 of 9 reliable races · season best from Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30
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| 13 | Caroline ElliottSouth Lakes | 132.9 | 17:57.4 | ± 1.9 sA | 6 of 6 | Great American XC Festival Meet Manager · Oct 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 6 rated 2024 races for Caroline ElliottAdj. SE ± 1.9 s · grade A · 6 of 6 reliable races · season best from Great American XC Festival Meet Manager · Oct 4
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| 14 | Petra GruendelJames Robinson | 132.9 | 17:57.5 | ± 1.9 sA | 7 of 8 | Great American XC Festival Meet Manager · Oct 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 8 rated 2024 races for Petra GruendelAdj. SE ± 1.9 s · grade A · 7 of 8 reliable races · season best from Great American XC Festival Meet Manager · Oct 4
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| 15 | Reagan LeoneWest Springfield | 131.8 | 18:00.8 | ± 3.5 sB | 6 of 6 | Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 6 rated 2024 races for Reagan LeoneAdj. SE ± 3.5 s · grade B · 6 of 6 reliable races · season best from Foot Locker South Regional · Nov 30
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| 16 | Violet WallJefferson Christian Academy | 131.3 | 18:02.2 | ± 8.8 sC | 6 of 6 | Randy Smith Classic 2024 · Oct 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 6 rated 2024 races for Violet WallAdj. SE ± 8.8 s · grade C · 6 of 6 reliable races · season best from Randy Smith Classic 2024 · Oct 3
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| 17 | Ashland DickelSpotswood | 131.2 | 18:02.6 | ± 3.0 sB | 8 of 8 | Albemarle Invitational · Oct 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 8 rated 2024 races for Ashland DickelAdj. SE ± 3.0 s · grade B · 8 of 8 reliable races · season best from Albemarle Invitational · Oct 12
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| 18 | Samantha NitzscheWilliam Monroe | 131.1 | 18:02.8 | ± 3.5 sB | 6 of 6 | VHSL Class 3 State XC Meet · Nov 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 6 rated 2024 races for Samantha NitzscheAdj. SE ± 3.5 s · grade B · 6 of 6 reliable races · season best from VHSL Class 3 State XC Meet · Nov 16
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| 19 | Kate JaegerMidlothian | 131.1 | 18:03.0 | ± 7.8 sC | 7 of 7 | VHSL Region 5C XC Championship Meet Manager · Nov 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 7 rated 2024 races for Kate JaegerAdj. SE ± 7.8 s · grade C · 7 of 7 reliable races · season best from VHSL Region 5C XC Championship Meet Manager · Nov 6
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| 20 | Ariana LopezJames Robinson | 130.9 | 18:03.6 | ± 4.8 sB | 8 of 8 | 2024 Occoquan Region CC Championship · Nov 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 8 rated 2024 races for Ariana LopezAdj. SE ± 4.8 s · grade B · 8 of 8 reliable races · season best from 2024 Occoquan Region CC Championship · Nov 6
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In each runner’s race list, Time is the finish time, Adjusted is the finish time on one yardstick across courses (not a predicted time), and Grade is the race’s adjustment grade; underlined headings sort the list.
Statistical Rating = K − adjusted seconds ÷ 3, shown to 0.1 point (1 point = 3 s); for 2024, K = 488.695 for boys and 492.063 for girls. Each season has its own K (K by season). Ranks use unrounded adjusted times, so runners with the same shown rating stay in unrounded order. Filtering keeps each runner’s original rank. To qualify, a runner needs a verified Virginia profile and two reliable varsity races. These are observed season bests, not predictions of a runner’s next race. 2,891 boys’ and 2,489 girls’ athlete-seasons would otherwise qualify but are left out because their affiliation is unresolved. How the rating is built