The first cross country coaches poll has been released for the 2023 season. 

The Centralia girls are ranked 10th in Class 1A while the Axtell boys are ranked 4th. 

The Oskaloosa girls are ranked 4th in Class 2A while the Jefferson County North boys are ranked 10th. 

The best showing is 3A boys with Marysville ranked 3rd, Hiawatha 5th, and Nemaha Central 6th.