It's easy to pick out several of the top contenders in 5A girls cross country this fall from the front of the field of last springs 5A 3200. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
We continue to series of watch list athletes with 5A girls. Once again, we proceed by categories, but this time the Watch List gets rather lengthy:
Returning State Medalists
Jordyn Colter, Cherry Creek - returns to defend her title
Alaina Anderson, Pomona - finished 4th last fall
Claire Green, Monarch - finished 5th last fall
Erin Hooker, Fort Collins - finished 7th last fall
Nicole Hahn, Ralston Valley - finished 8th last fall
Isabelle Kennedy, Fairview - finished 9th last fall
Kaitlyn Benner, Monarch - finished 10th last fall
Didn't Medal, but Strong 2011 Seasons
Rachael Chacko, Smoky Hill - and continued to improve all through track season
Melanie Nun, Legacy - solid, quietly gets it done
Karlee Schwartzkopf - leads the charge for a very good team