Izze Calabrese went to the podium four times at last year's state meet. It is therefore a safe assumption she knows the way there for this year. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
We're used to seeing Battle Mountain among the top teams in the running sports, so this preview shouldn't come as any great surprise. Nor should the success of this team this spring.
In a 4A field loaded with solid teams, Battle Mountain is one of the teams that has a shot. Read on to see why.
It may seem counter-intuitive to start with field events, but a big part of the Huskies' strength lies in the field events. And nowhere more so than in the pole vault.
Coming back for more gymnastics-on-a-stick this spring are Izze Calabrese (10-7) and Kate Pittel (9-7). Nor do you want to underestimate the many girls just learning the technique of the event. Eventually, if you have enough of those types, eventually you start seeing 10 and 11 footers on a regular basis.
At Battle Mountain, there's a tag-team sort o...
