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The Minnesota cross country season is almost ready to get off to a hot start this week, but before we get there we have to check out who the contenders are via the Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Association rankings. Here we look at who the top Class AA boys and girls teams and individuals are going into the season.
The Coaches Association rankings will come out each week during the season as long as the coaches who compile and vote in the rankings are able to do so.
So check back in each week to see where your favorite runners and teams might rank!
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Class AA Boys Team Rankings
| Rank | Team |
| 1 | Mankato East |
| 2 | Orono |
| 3 | Perham |
| 4 | Belle Plaine |
| 5 | Mankato West |
| 6 | Fergus Falls |
| 7 | Alexandria |
| 8 | Big Lake |
| 9 | Monticello |
| 10 | Marshall |
| 11 | Delano |
| 12 | Winona |
Class AA Boys Individual Rankings
| Rank | Runner | Team |
| 1 | Annandale | |
| 2 | Willmar | |
| 3 | Mankato East | |
| 4 | Perham | |
| 5 | Big Lake | |
| 6 | Pequot Lakes | |
| 7 | Totino-Grace | |
| 8 | Big Lake | |
| 9 | Mankato West | |
| 10 | Worthington | |
| 11 | Kasson-Mantorville | |
| 12 | Orono |
Class AA Girls Team Rankings
| Rank | Team |
| 1 | St. Paul Highland Park |
| 2 | Marshall |
| 3 | Alexandria |
| 4 | Willmar |
| 5 | Perham |
| 6 | Becker |
| 7 | Monticello |
| 8 | Rocori |
| 9 | Annandale |
| 10 | Hibbing |
| 11 | Rock Ridge |
| 12 | Little Falls |
Class AA Girls Individual Rankings
| Rank | Runner | Team |
| 1 | St. Paul Highland Park | |
| 2 | Hutchinson | |
| 3 | Albany | |
| 4 | Pequot Lakes | |
| 5 | Marshall | |
| 6 | Monticello | |
| 7 | Willmar | |
| 8 | Fairmont | |
| 9 | Chisago Lakes | |
| 10 | Breck | |
| 11 | Alexandria | |
| 12 | Becker |
| Honorable Mentions: Citori Halbe, Stella Rusch, Annika Hall, and Gracie Morris |