2A Schools Without Leagues Preview: Keep an Eye on these Teams

Emily Gauna, Jacklynn Snyder, and Emily Aragon give Rocky Ford what most 2A teams lack--depth. Photo by Ashley Green.

Actually, all of the schools below belong to leagues, it's just that the leagues they belong aren't big into cross country. Please note that Rye (a member of the Santa Fe League, like Rocky Ford) was treated in the Tri Peaks League preview since they have tended to run in the TPL meet in recent years.

Boys Virtual Meet of Returning Runners from last Year

Girls Virtual Meet of Returning Runners from last Year

Boys Virtual Meet Based on 1600 Times from this Spring

Girls Virtual Meet Based on 1600 Times from this Spring

We'll treat the boys and girls together in this preview, starting with the boys:

Boys

Rocky Ford - Student for student, Rocky Ford has long been one of the best boys cross country programs in the state. That doesn't look to change this fall. Cody Danley returns as a sophomore this year and the undisputed leader of the pack for the Meloneers. But, it's just as good ...