Where hurdles are concerned, Alyssa Valko is accustomed to running from the front of the field. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Boys Team Favorite: Resurrection Christian
Girls Team Favorite: Paonia
Team Title Analyses
As the season has worn on, it's been increasingly difficult to miss the climb of the Cougars of Resurrection Christian. The team title is far from in the bag, but the Cougars' ability to score big across a broad range of events makes this team a daunting prospect to face. Expect Resurrection to come up big in sprints, relays, hurdles, and throws. And, they figure to nickel and dime a few points in other areas as well. That means Lyons, Sedgwick County, and Cedaredge must stanch any potential bleeding of points if they mean to stay in the hunt. Lyons had distance but needs other contributions. Cedaredge has sprints, hurdles, and jumps, but needs to finish ahead of Resurrection in the relay derby. Sedgwick County needs a perfect storm.
For the girls, we're getting accustomed to se...
