Despite losses to graduation, it's still going to be tough getting out of this region.
If Mountain Vista is in the region, the region already has a leg up in the "toughest region" derby.
Some of the Palmer Ridge pack has gone the way of graduation, but much of it is back again this fall, meaning 4A Region 2 doesn't look to be taking any serious dips from previous years. Photo by Eric Hippe.
The 2A Region 4 girls were out strong at the start of last year's state race. It could be a similar scenario this year.
Makenna Knez and her Western Slope compatriots may have a very slight edge in the derby to claim the toughest 3A Girls region.
There was definitely something of a preview of the 5A Region 5 boys at the State 3200 this spring.
There was a strong 4A Region 1 presence early in last year's 4A Girls State race. We might see more of the same this year.
Teslin Stechler is one of the returning Mancos runners who make the Blue Jays a favorite in what's shaping up to be a highly competitive 2A Region 4 Boys race.