High jumper Ryan Nelms joins forces with a pack of Wolves to once again make Vista Ridge a team to be feared this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Yes, it was a little bit of a rebuilding year last year at Vista Ridge, but don't count on a Jay Peltier team staying down for long. For one thing, this year's team should not be nearly as young in some key roles as last year's team was.
The Vista Ridge team from two years ago might be a whole lot more like the team you see this year.
VR has a recent history of strength in sprints, hurdles, and jumps. That doesn't look to be changing in a big way this year.
After a breakout season as a freshman sprinter last year, E'Lias Sutton should be ready to compete for a slot at the state meet this spring. Also, keep an eye on Tristan Hinkley as a 200/400 type. William Haywood is another 400 type with some solid potential coming into his sophomore year.
Moving to hurdles, Joseph Saling rejoins a top-heavy 4A boys field this spring. Hin...
