
Zachary Bright has moved up nicely in the ThunderRidge ranks this fall and figures to be among the top contenders in the JR/SR boys race. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Since this meet has a history of rainfall, the first thing I checked as I prepped for the meet preview was the weather forecast. Chances of rain aren't exactly front and center in the forecast, but neither are they an afterthought. Best to bring an umbrella if you plan on attending this one.
Aside from Evergreenm Valor, and ThunderRidge, three pretty decent teams in their own right, the roster of teams attending the meet reads a little like a Who's Who of southeast Denver metro cross country. Between Smoky Hill, Grandview, Eaglecrest, Regis Jesuit, and Chaparral, you're guaranteed to see some solid cross country talent. But, you'll have to look fast because boys and girls will be on the course at the same time (though hopefully not in the same place).
I'm not going to try to do a virtual meet analysis for this meet because of ...