Whether or not it seems possible, indoor track season is upon us. In fact, a good portion of the nation got things underway last week.
Here in Colorado, things get underway starting tomorrow with the multi events of the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Open. Multis run Thursday and Friday, while the regular events are slated to take place on Saturday.
Although principally a collegiate meet--and one that will draw programs like Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, CSU-Pueblo, and Western State--the CSM Alumni Open will also feature a decent delegation of high school athletes as well.
It's not entirely safe to assume that all "Unattached" athletes on the start lists are high school athletes, but many are. And, it is entirely safe to assume that a very large set of recent Colorado high school graduates will be on hand as well representing their collegiate institutions.
Among the high schoolers opening up their seasons Saturday at Steinhauer Field House (assuming they don't open Friday at the Air Force Academy and then make a twofer weekend of it in Golden on Saturday) are familiar names such as Emily Sloan, Colin Berndt, Juliyah Wilson, Connor Roberts, Maya Evans, Geoffrey Lord, Dawnielle Lewis, and several more. You can check out the entire list--and learn a few new names to watch along the way--at the link below.
And, if you've been wondering whatever happened to Taylor Alexander, she, too, is on the start list.
One of the things you might be keeping a special eye out for concerns what appears to be a mile showdown among the boys of the Arvada West High School distance program. Honestly, that could be quite interesting. Take a deep breath, you could be hearing a lot from these guys this spring.
Pending passable roads on Saturday morning, Colorado Track XC will be on hand for coverage!