Top Big Bend girls cross country runners to watch in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
As the 2026 high school cross country season approaches, Chiles enters as the defending state champion. The team returns nearly its entire title-winning lineup, including standout freshman Emma-Claire Tanenbaum, who posted times of 18:23.13 last season. Florida High and Leon are also anticipated to contend with talented rosters. The season's kickoff will see these teams aiming to capitalize on their strengths and individual runner performances.
- •Chiles captured its sixth state title last season
- •Emma-Claire Tanenbaum finished fifth overall in 2025
- •Florida High features a talented young roster
- •Leon expects strong contributions from newcomers
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Big Bend girls cross country: Top returning runners to watch
"Chiles returns a strong lineup as the 2026 cross country season nears. See the top Big Bend runners to watch.
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