Abby Simpson is indisputably among the state's top all-around sprinters, but she faces an uphill battle to win a state title at any of the three sprint distances this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
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5A
I remarked in an earlier article that straightaway fence space for the 5A girls state 100 meter final is going to be hard to come by. That would be the main downside of putting Ana Holland, Chyna Ries, Shayna Yon, Zainab Sanni, Alleandra Watt, and a couple others of similar fiber into the same heat. It's difficult to imagine that we've ever seen a better state final in that event here in Colorado than we're setting up to see this spring.
200 meters should be pretty good as well. If Emily Romo of Cherry Creek isn't in the 100 (and she could very well be), expect to see her in the 200. Mackenzie Howie of Doherty and Tashay Brown (Eaglecrest) are also serious threats at 200 meters. History suggest that we nee...