Rikki Gonzales has won a few races before, but probably none as big as the 5A title at the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw

Dominic Carrese edged Castle View's Forrest Barton for the boys' title at the Joe Davis Invitational, but Morgan Neher was unthreatened in taking home the girls title. Photos by Scott Johnson.

In a talent-rich county, Jake Dysart and Kristen Kientz are two of the best. Colorado Track XC file photos.

Amy Medina's jumping figures to keep Mountain View among the top 4A girls teams. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Trent Ireland and the Silver Creek sprinters (Scott Hardy shown here) are already making a lot of things interesting in 4A boys sprints this year. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Still undefeated on the season, Boulder's Kelsey Lakowske posted a huge win at the Front Range Conference meet in Loveland. Photo by Jim Lewis.  

Niwot's David Perry ranks among the leading contenders to fill the shoes of a brilliant graduated class in 4A boys cross country. Photo by Alan Versaw.

After all of the intensity of week three, we should not count it surprising that large numbers of top athletes were out of competition in week four. Kara Slavoski (above), however, was one of the ones who was in action this week.

Frank Socha, Aaron Friedland, Sam Feldotto, and Victor Montoya go through the mile in the lead group at the Fountain-Ft. Carson Invitational.

Drew Ryther of Arvada West turns for home in third place at Tuesday's Elizabeth Cross Country Invitational (photo courtesy of Della Moore).