Once again, the 4A landscape looks too close to call...
Based on returning personal bests, this team race comes down to a mere two points.
Can one of the most consistently top-tier programs in 4A finally have their day at State this year?
After finishing third last year, Air Academy returns four of their top seven, and the second-fastest team average at 16:19. Add their 53-second 1-5 split, and on paper, and they head into the season with a ice-thin nod up on the competition.
Matthew Mettler and Ethan Abbs are two of the top 10 returners based on time, with Mettler's 15:59 personal best leading the squad by jus over a second - Abbs owns a 16-flat PR. Combined, Air Academy could have two sub-16 5kers this season, and perhaps even three - John Vogel's 16:11 PR hints if not begs at a Sub 16 clocking this season, like teammate Abbs.
A year ago Niwot entered the State meet as the fastest squad but went on to finish fifth. The word Redemption comes to mind, because they actually own the fastest t...