Returner XC Rankings: Mississippi Junior Boys

Prepare for an unprecedented surge of talent in Mississippi's boys cross country, as this year's junior class is poised to make history. The term "stacked" falls short in encapsulating the firepower this group possesses; the class of 2025 is gearing up to ignite an explosive season for Mississippi.

At the forefront of this dynamic class are Tupelo's Taylor Brown and Pearl's JaQuavion Bryant. The impressive duo is already well-known within the state, and with good reason. Brown, placing third in the 2022 MHSAA 6A Cross Country Championships and being the No. 2 returner, holds an impressive 5K(XC) PR of 15:38, set out-of-state at the 2022 Jesse Owens Classic. Not far behind is Bryant, clocking in a close 15:40 and wearing the badge of the reigning MHSAA 6A Cross Country Champion, achieved at the same 2022 Jesse Owens Classic. Both are likely to break the sub 15:30 5K times, a feat not accomplished since Christian Balcer and Chase Rose i...