Pre-Season Coaches Poll


Who's opening the season on top of the polls?

After scanning these pre-season polls, it's clear that we've got an exciting season ahead of us. Some of the favorites from 2018 return as the favorites in 2019, and some of the underdogs and dark horses from 2018 and 2019 are already showing up in the polls. 

So sit back, grab a tasty snack, and digest the Pre-Season Coaches Poll - Happy Wednesday!

Editor's Note: the Coaches Poll is comprised of Colorado coaches from across the state. 

5A 

BOYS | GIRLS

At first glance: On the girl's side of the poll Mountain Vista was a unanimous No.1. Though they've got some serious challengers in Cherokee Trail and Cherry Creek.

The boy's side of the poll says what we're all thinking: Mountain Vista and Dakota Ridge should be up for yet another epic battle this season. And, that cat is out of the bag about Fort Collins...

4A

BOYS | GIRLS

At first glance: A rematch of the 2018 state cross country championships: Niwot and Battle Mountain top this pre-season poll with Niwot a unanimous No. 1 and Battle Mountain No. 2. 

On the boy's side Air Academy comes in No. 1 at the start of the season with Niwot No. 2 and Battle Mountain not far behind...

3A 

BOYS | GIRLS

At first glance: The defending state champs - The Classical Academy - enter the pre-season poll just a few points ahead of slew of challengers. D'Evelyn and Frontier Academy were a virtual lock in No.2. 

On the boy's side this one already looks intense. Salida enters the season No. 1 with The Classical Academy and Frontier Academy nipping at their heels. 

2A 

BOYS | GIRLS

At first glance: Lyons clear of the field. The defending state champs were a unanimous No. 1 in the pre-season poll. Meanwhile Platte Canyon and Buena Vista come in tied No. 2.

On the boy's side of the poll re-read the first sentence from above (Lyons clear of the field.) Peyton is a strong No. 2.