Mullen's Taylor Klein exhibits a little intensity over the hurdles at last year's state prelims. Colorado Track XC file photo.
I could predict the first name to pop into your head when I say "Colorado high school girls hurdles." But, step back for a moment and see the big picture. We are blessed with the opportunity of seeing a lot of girls hurdles talent at almost any big track meet you care to attend in the state. Let's take a closer look...
5A
The big name in Colorado girls hurdles, of course, is Dior Hall. Only a junior, she is arguably already the best high school girls 100 hurdler ever in this country, and certainly among the top five. That's a considerable honor to wear. Its a delight to watch her skim over the hurdles.
It so happens, however, that there's a pretty fair flock of hurdlers in the 5A ranks, and at both 100 and 300 meters. Coming back from last year with times already well below 15 seconds are Erin Bowers (ThunderRidge) and Carly Lester (Ro...