Last spring, Littleton edged Loveland in the state 4x400. The 4x400 figures to be the competitive core of the team once again for Littleton this year. Photo by Paul Jaeger.  

Lyons has plenty of athletes capable of making it to the 2A podium, but Forrest Donnell and Zach Pfeifer figure to be prominent among those. Contributed photo/Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Of the top teams in 3A girls, Middle Park boasts the most dangerous thrower in Elsa Krieg. Photo contributed by Mark Krieg at request of Colorado Track XC.

Though fast enough to score state points in both the 100 and 200, Tyler Pigford runs as relaxed as any sprinter you will find. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Relays were a big part of the arsenal for Paonia last spring. They figure to be that again this spring. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Jenny DeSouchet headlines a formidable Alamosa lineup this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Tiffany Kenney will be headed to Tulane University in New Orleans to continue her track and field career. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The dynamic hurdle duo of Kaylee Packham and Maggie Anderson is back for another year of competition. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

Track and Field athletes begin signing National Letters of Intent on February 2.

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Only a sophomore last spring, Burlington's Coley David won the 2A 400 meters. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Malik McKinney comes back as 4A's top-ranked 100 and 200 meter runner. Enough said. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Alex Jordan offers Arapahoe solid potential for points in both hurdles events. Photo by Alan Versaw.

For last year's snowshoe state championships, Cheyenne Mountain wore oversized flannel shirts as their uniform. Photo by Darren Brungardt.

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In addition to the phenomenal high-end talent returning from last year, Doherty will need help from some lesser-known athletes. Margaret Hurst heads up the list of possibilities. Photo by Alan Versaw.

With two triumphs in two indoor season outings, things are returning to normal in Connor Winter's world. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Alexis Seifert finished second in the 2A 100 and 200 meter events last spring. She comes in as the favorite in this year's 1A 100 and 200. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Pam Yu gives the Falcons good reason to hope for state points in both horizontal jumps. Photos by Paul Jaeger.

Hunter Warwick brings the top returning hurdle times to the track in the 4A classification. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Eleanor Fulton plans to attend the University of Washington this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.

If speculation that Walsh runs as a 1A track team this spring proves true, Laken Alley should be one of the classification's top sprinters. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Rachel Hinker can help Lyons in a lot of ways. They'll have to decide where her abilities work best this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.

As a sophomore last spring, Markesh Woodson finished second at state in the 100 and 200, plus gave the Trojans a big lift on relays. Photo by Alan Versaw.

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In case you hadn't noticed yet, the state track meet will arrive a week sooner than last year.

Always Dangerous on Relays: Glenwood's 4x100 relay team will be looking to defend their 2010 state title. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Evan Marshall returns for his senior season to anchor the state title hopes of the Faith Christian Eagles. Photo by Alan Versaw.