POLL: National Boys XC Performer of the Week (Sept. 23-29)

* Joe Barrett came close to the course and meet record at the Bowdoin XC Classic in New York

Photo Credit: Todd McDonough/MileSplit New York

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Another week, another collection of incredible performances!

Over the course of the last weekend of racing in September, a group of seniors stole the show in part to their statement wins around the country.

This Week's Nominees:

Riley Hubisz, Ithaca (N.Y.): It was just another day in the park for the New York senior, as Hubisz took home the win at the McQuaid Invitational after leading five other boys under 15:00 for three miles. Crossing in 14:42.9, Hubisz established a new personal best, running the second-fastest time the course has seen since 2018. The senior also helped Ithaca finished second in the team race, just three points away from team champions Xavier (N.Y.) 

Charlie Vause, Rio Rancho (N.M.): Back-to-back weeks and back-to-back wins sum up Vause's season up to this point, as the New Mexico senior has yet to lose in his final year. At the Desert Twilight, Vause clocked 14:42.2, the second-fastest time ever ran by a New Mexico high schooler. Vause also helped his Ram squad finish runner-up as a team, less than 50 points back of nationally-ranked Niwot (Colo.)

Hayden Boaz, Summit (Ore.): Have yourself a day Hayden! The Oregon senior took home the win over a lot of strong out-of-state competition, besting the 5k course in 14:42.4, just ahead of Bishop Blanchet's (Wash.) Vincent Recupero who crossed in 14:43.0. Boaz now sits No. 1 in the 'Beaver State' this season, and the No. 13 time in state history. 

Joe Barrett, Christian Brothers Academy (N.J.): One of the top returners in the country continued his winning ways, winning his second race of the season, and he did so in near record-breaking fashion. At the Bowdoin XC Classic, Barrett ran 15:25.5 for 5k, just seven seconds shy of DJ Principe's sought-after course record of 15:18. Barrett's win came in very dominant fashion, with 34 seconds between him and the runner-up. Barrett and company also led the No. 2 ranked  Colts to an easy team victory, beating Haddonfield Memorial (N.J.) by 53 points, winning 20-73, respectively. 

Tayshaun Ogomo, Herriman (Utah): One of the many stars of the Herriman Mustangs, Ogomo has been a dominant force throughout the year, most recently in his win at the Bob Firman Invitational. At Eagle Island State Park in Boise, Idaho, Ogomo clocked 15:02.4 for 5k, the fastest time of his career, and the fastest time in the state this season. Ogomo led Herriman to a 1-2-4 finish, which helped them easily snag the team title, beating Taylorsville (Utah) 29-106.