If you're thinking about writing Horizon off as a 5A non-contender, Adam Hartman and Melanie Diep are your first reasons to reconsider. Colorado Track XC file photos.
Slowly but surely, we're getting the entire state covered. This installment takes us to Adams County and the northern half of Denver County.
3A Programs
This isn't the area you'd normally think of for finding 3A size of schools, but charter schools have started dotting the landscape in the area. So, we need to have a 3A conversation here.
The Academy - The Academy was one of the first charters in the Denver metro area to start a cross country team, and the program appears to have successfully stabilized. The boys look to be led by Alexander Duran, the only returning Wildcat with sub-20 credentials. The first order for the Wildcat girls will be getting enough girls into the program to complete as a full team.
Eage Ridge Academy - For those out of the loop, Eagle Ridge Academy in Brighton i...