Introducing the Wichita Eagle All-Metro cross-country team for 2025 season
The Wichita area featured some of the top high school runners in Kansas this season, and that star power is highlighted on The Wichita Eagle’s 2025 All-Metro cross-country team.
The All-Metro squad features the top seven runners, as well as a Coach of the Year, from teams in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties. Selections are based on a heavy emphasis on postseason finishes.
After sweeping the Class 5A team state championships, Kapaun Mt. Carmel produced the Runner of the Year for both the girls and boys: sophomore Ava Claassen and senior Daniel Enriquez. Below are all runners honored on All-Metro teams.
Wichita All-Metro girls cross country team
Taylor Barringer, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior
A model of consistency, Barringer capped her decorated career with a fifth-place finish at the Class 5A state meet in 19:06. The four-time All-Metro selection helped lead Kapaun to its first team championship in 22 years, closing out one of the program’s most accomplished careers.
Ava Claassen, Kapaun Mt. Carmel sophomore
Claassen emerged as one of the state’s top young runners, finishing second at the 5A state meet in 17:36 and winning both regional and City League titles. The first-time All-Metro pick finished first or second in every race this season, helping power Kapaun to its first team title since 2003.
Tylee Coleman, Trinity freshman
Coleman made an immediate impact as a freshman, dominating the 3A field to win the state championship by more than a full minute in 18:27. The regional champion and first-time All-Metro selection helped extend Trinity’s streak of individual state titles to three straight.
Reagan Neal, Bluestem sophomore
Neal built on her breakout season with a runner-up finish at the 2A state meet in 19:29. The 2A regional champion and first-time All-Metro honoree established herself as one of the top small-school runners in Kansas.
Nelly Puente, North senior
Puente closed her high school career with an eighth-place finish at the 6A state meet in 19:10 and a regional championship. The first-time All-Metro selection proved to be one of the most reliable and competitive runners in the state’s largest classification.
Sophia Thome, Bishop Carroll senior
Thome turned in her best performance yet at the 5A state meet, placing fourth in 18:50 to cap her senior season. The first-time All-Metro runner led Bishop Carroll’s strong team showing and finished her career on a high note.
Maddy Wallace, Andover senior
Wallace finished third at the 5A state meet in 18:30, capping a stellar senior campaign that included a season-best time of 17:38. The Kansas commit showcased elite consistency and closing speed throughout the year, cementing her place among the area’s best.
Gretchen Bina, Kapaun Mt. Carmel coach
Bina guided Kapaun Mt. Carmel to its first girls’ cross-country state title since 2003, outpacing rival Bishop Carroll by 21 points for the 5A crown. Her balanced squad featured four state medalists and contributions from veterans and newcomers alike in a true team triumph. Her team of runners included sophomore Ava Claasen, senior Taylor Barringer, freshman Maddyx Erwin, junior Abigail Bird, junior Caitlyn Bruening, freshman Lilly Marietta and freshman Mary Larson.
Wichita All-Metro boys cross-country team
Aidan Braun, Andover senior
Braun capped his high school career with a fifth-place finish at the 5A state meet in 15:56. The AV-CTL Division II champion and first-time All-Metro pick ran a season-best 15:14, solidifying his status as one of the area’s top distance runners.
Landon Englert, Bishop Carroll senior
Englert earned a top-10 finish at the 5A state meet, placing ninth in 16:04. The first-time All-Metro selection also finished runner-up at the City League championship, anchoring Bishop Carroll’s strong season.
Daniel Enriquez, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior
Enriquez delivered a storybook finish to his career, winning the 5A individual state title in 15:12 and leading Kapaun to its first team crown in 44 years. The three-time All-Metro runner also swept City League and regional championships, including a blistering 14:35 at league.
Will Etheredge, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior
Etheredge played a key role in Kapaun’s championship run, placing sixth at the 5A state meet in 15:58. The first-time All-Metro honoree was a steady presence on a Crusaders team that captured its first title since 1981.
Cole Reintjes, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior
Reintjes secured a top-10 finish at state, taking 10th in 16:15 to help Kapaun clinch its long-awaited team championship. A two-time All-Metro selection, he provided crucial senior leadership for the Crusaders’ historic season.
Jack Sauer, Kapaun Mt. Carmel sophomore
Sauer emerged as one of Kapaun’s rising stars, finishing 11th at the 5A state meet in 16:16. The first-time All-Metro selection was a key scorer in helping the Crusaders capture their first team title in more than four decades.
Jase Thomas, Augusta senior
Thomas capped a stellar senior season with a fourth-place finish at the 4A state meet in 16:25. The first-time All-Metro pick consistently delivered strong performances while establishing himself as one of the top runners in the Wichita area.
Gage Garcia, Kapaun Mt. Carmel coach
Garcia guided Kapaun to its first boys cross-country state championship since 1981, winning the 5A crown on a tiebreaker over Blue Valley Southwest. With a balanced lineup, Garcia earned All-Metro Coach of the Year honors for the second straight season. The team consisted of senior Daniel Enriquez, senior Will Etheredge, senior Cole Reintjes, sophomore Jack Sauer, junior Koelton Erwin, sophomore Kolbe Meyer and freshman Nathan Milligan.
Wichita All-Metro girls cross country second team
Abigail Bird, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior
Sophie Ellis, Valley Center junior
Maddyx Erwin, Kapaun Mt. Carmel freshman
Emily Hein, Trinity senior
Brett Jacobson, Circle senior
Ashley Lehman, Hesston senior
Abigail Meyer, Bishop Carroll senior
Reese Quinn, Hesston junior
Megan Stephenson, Bishop Carroll freshman
Nora Thome, Bishop Carroll freshman
Brooklyn Treaster, Newton junior
Chelsea Willour, Remington senior
Nealee Johnston, Hesston coach
Wichita All-Metro boys cross country second team
Jack Cutler, Andale senior
Gannon Edson, East junior
Koelton Erwin, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior
Luke Fouts, Bishop Carroll senior
Whit Geoffroy, Trinity sophomore
Simon Martinez, Bishop Carroll junior
Kolbe Meyer, Kapaun Mt. Carmel sophomore
Jayden Parrent, Maize senior
Zach Patrick, Trinity sophomore
Isaac Steele, Maize sophomore
Nathan Webb, Valley Center junior
Stratton Young, Cheney junior
Matt Goetz, Andale coach
Wichita All-Metro girls cross country third team
Ayvah Banda, Andale freshman
Abigail Blundell, Cheney junior
Caitlyn Bruening, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior
Addie Busenitz, Berean sophomore
Anna Dernlan, Classical sophomore
Clare Fouts, Bishop Carroll sophomore
Baylee Frost, Maize sophomore
Josie Heinrichs, Hesston sophomore
Mia Hirsch, North senior
Brecken Howell, Trinity senior
Maggie Kepley, Newton freshman
Alyssa Klingenberg, Remington sophomore
Avery Larson, Hesston sophomore
Ragan Pfeifer, Augusta senior
Olivia Pruitt, Maize senior
Ellie Rinn, Derby sophomore
Rebecca Skov, Augusta senior
Tinley Sims, Andover Central junior
Olivia Thome, Bishop Carroll senior
Avery Williams, Valley Center sophomore
Cory Swords, Bishop Carroll coach
Eric Carroll, Trinity coach
Wichita All-Metro boys cross country third team
Hayden Babbitt, Augusta sophomore
Grady Carlson, Maize senior
Asher Carroll, Trinity freshman
Owen Dent, Eisenhower senior
Evan Englert, Bishop Carroll junior
Gabriel Griffith, Maize South senior
William Groh, Campus senior
Ethan Hakins, Mulvane junior
Colt Koehn, Remington senior
James Morgan, Bishop Carroll senior
Brayden Pauler, Southeast junior
Ben Perry, Derby junior
Will Snook, Berean junior
David Thomison, Andover Central senior
Will Wallbridge, Bishop Carroll freshman
Eric Carroll, Trinity coach
Skeeter Rankins, Maize coach
This story was originally published November 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM.
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