MLive sports writer Lee Thompson presents his awards for fantastic games, teams, players and moments from the past year in high school sports

Who are the eight outstanding runners chosen by MLive as boys cross country regional runners of the year?
Find out below, as we reveal the winners from the Detroit area and our eight coverage regions. One runner, Yami Albrecht, was so impressive for Ca...

Albrecht claimed the Division 3 cross country state title in just his second year in the sport.

Ann Arbor Skyline sophomore Tristan Williams best race of the year came at the Division 1 state meet, where he finished eighth.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Gravity and a 15-pound plate brought an end to Gannon Foley’s junior cross country season at Portage Central before the Mustang’s three biggest races, so he was determined to make the most of 2016.
By the start of his ...

DEARBORN, MI -- For most cross country runners, just making it to the state championships is the top career goal. Two years ago, Dearborn harrier Riad Rababeh was more than happy with his 124-place...