Crested Butte Boys: The Road to Oh-Be-Joyful Alan Versaw Jul 26, 2012

Ian Boucher had a stellar sophomore cross country season. After missing almost the entire track season in the spring, however, his readiness for this fall is one of the first questions we'll be looking to answer this cross country season. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Air Academy Girls: An Infusion of Youth Alan Versaw Jul 24, 2012

The face and form look have the suggestion of familiarity, but it's not Amelia Evans, it's younger sister Olivia. Colorado Track XC file photo.

TCA Girls: Testing the 4A Waters Matt Norton Jul 23, 2012

Lauren Hamilton (foreground) and Megan Brunette (background) bring 19-low credentials to the table for TCA this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Cheyenne Mountain Boys: Back on Top? Alan Versaw Jul 22, 2012

Josh Fowler will likely be the guy setting the tone for Cheyenne Mountain in competition this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Cherry Creek Boys: Bruin Doins Alan Versaw Jul 18, 2012

Shane Rhodes is one of several talented Bruins returning who figure to make Cherry Creek a factor in the team race come the end of October. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Wiggins Boys: Back in the Hunt? Alan Versaw Jul 16, 2012

Levi Shutts and teammate Ryan Ernst both logged top 25 finishes at last year's state meet. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Battle Mountain Girls: Teaming Up Alan Versaw Jul 14, 2012

Mandy Ortiz was getting most of the Battle Mountain ink last fall, but Sydney Gaylord had quietly become a big-time contributor to the team by late last fall. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Pueblo West Boys: Trouble Blowin' In Jul 11, 2012

Pueblo West, led by Corbin Pagnotta, brought in one of the state's finest freshman classes last fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.

CSCS Girls: The New Lion's Share Jul 09, 2012

Hannah Struttman's CSCS team has qualified for state the last two years, but this year the expectations figure to be riding a little higher. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Windsor Boys: In Search of Some Magic Alan Versaw Jul 07, 2012

Ben Leitz is one of three established veterans in the Windsor lineup. There's room for four more to develop. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Legacy Girls: Living Up to the Name Alan Versaw Jul 06, 2012

Melanie Nun has been the leader of this team for a long time. Each year, the team seems to get a little better. Legacy is looking very much like a top-10 5A team this fall. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Telluride Girls: Finding the Road Back Alan Versaw Jul 05, 2012

Katherine Bush was one of 2A's most improved distance runners between last fall and track season. That should be good news for Telluride cross country. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Peak to Peak Boys: Puma Prognosticating Alan Versaw Jul 04, 2012

Justin and Riley Rodenburg were the premier Pumas last fall. It stands to reason they will be again this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Durango Girls: Restoring Tradition Alan Versaw Jul 03, 2012

Karli Foreman has graduated, but Durango doesn't figure to drop off much with Shannon Maloney moving to the front of the pack. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Mountain Vista Boys: Following the Pied Piper Alan Versaw Jul 02, 2012

Andrew Walton ran a PR of 15:48.58 to place 18th in last fall's Nike Cross Regionals - Southwest championship race where he was the highest-placing sophomore. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Palmer Ridge Boys: Don't Feed the Bears! Alan Versaw Jul 01, 2012

Eric Hamer quietly posted one of the best freshman seasons in the state last fall. This year, he figures to be the go-to guy for Palmer Ridge. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Holy Family Girls: Step Aside Volleyball and Basketball! Alan Versaw Jul 01, 2012

Lindsey Chavez is simply the most fleet-footed of a Holy Family roster with a surprising amount of speed. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Hotchkiss Boys: Out from the Shadows Alan Versaw Jun 29, 2012

Cody Bartlett, Hotchkiss's top finisher at state last year, returns to lead the Bulldog charge in 2A for 2012. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Frontier Academy Boys: Inching Closer Alan Versaw Jun 28, 2012

Chibuikem Nwizu and Chris Baker give Frontier Academy a lot of punch up front. It's what happens at the next two scoring positions that will determine the Wolverines' fate this fall. Photos by Paul Jaeger.

Boulder Girls: The Team that Won't Go Away Jun 27, 2012

Erin McLaughlin joined a long and distinguished line of Boulder front runners this spring. She'll be counted on to lead this team in the fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Delta Girls: Upwardly Mobile Alan Versaw Jun 24, 2012

In track season, it was difficult to get a photo of one of the Whiting twins without getting both, but Clarissa was well ahead at the state cross country meet last fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.