Here are five standout high school girls cross country runners in the St. Louis area to keep an eye on this season.

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Breigh Desmond, junior, Althoff

A third-team All-Metro selection, Desmond was the Class 1A Wesclin Regional champion. Her personal best time of 18:10.6 was one of the fastest times among returning area athletes on a three-mile course. She ran to six top-10 finishes last year, including a sixth-place effort in the Class 1A Benton Sectional.

Brianna Krueger, junior, St. Charles West

Last year’s All-Metro runner of the year, Krueger captured the Class 3 state title with a time of 18:46.2. She helped lead West to its third successive team state championship. Her personal-be

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