There are a lot of storylines for this year's cross country teams, from replacing a legend to a new coaching structure. But the bottom line remains the same – the Royals expect to challenge for a top spot in both the conference and region, while sending a handful of individuals to nationals.

Former Wilson Track Club coach and Oral Roberts University sprinter Brian Simpson is 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's new head coach for the track & field program. He will assist Isaac Bryan with cross country and also work under Bryan's overall leadership.