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Cross Country - Boys

About our Program

The Bishop Blanchet Boys' Cross Country team has a proud tradition of offering a non-cut sport where young men can set and achieve personal goals, compete, succeed, and build lasting friendships—all while having a great time.

All Bishop Blanchet students are welcome to join our team. Each season, the boys' cross country program fields a team of over 80 athletes, united by a commitment to self-improvement in both running and life. Our weekly and seasonal awards focus on personal growth and achievement.

As an individual, you will compete each week.

As a team, we will compete every week.

The Bishop Blanchet Boys' Cross Country team has a storied legacy within the Metro League and Washington State. With 27 League Championships (24 Metro, 3 Wesco), a state-record 57 appearances at the State Cross Country Championships, and 9 State Championships, our program has a history of excellence.

2025 Season

xc boys team pic
cross country boys running

Meet our Staff

Head Coach
John O'Leary  
joleary@bishopblanchet.org

Assistant Coaches:
Ian Turner
Matt Reisenauer
Tyler Little
Wayne Higgins
Stephen Russell
Colin Turner

Historical Results

Metro Titles

Blanchet Boys have won three team Metro titles in the five of the last six years - and have won the individual Metro title SIX YEARS IN A ROW!

Vince Recupero running Green Lake

Vincent Recupero

BBHS, 2025
Stanford University, 2029

Metro Champ 2022, 2023, 2024

Will schneider leading the pack

Will Schneider

BBHS, 2023
University of Washington, 2027

Metro Champ 2020, 2021

kai wins metro

Kai Gundlach

BBHS, 2020
Attended Claremont McKenna, 

Metro Champ 2019

Forms and Resources

Intrasquad Race

Thank you to all the students and alums who ran in the fall classic - the intrasquad! Results are in!