On the 3A Watch List, there is one clear favorite--Middle Park's Tabor Scholl.
Assuming that Tabor Scholl runs for Middle Park this fall, and further assuming that she stays healthy, the race may end up becoming a race for second. Scholl was clearly at the top last fall, and the next three behind her have all either graduated or gone to a different classification. To put a more telling metric to the situation, Scholl finished the state course at least 51 seconds ahead of anyone else who returns this year. And, she didn't appear to have lost any steps during track season.
Returning State Medalists
Tabor Scholl, Middle Park - finished 1st last fall
Eva Lou Edwards, Bayfield - finished 5th last fall
Lindsey Chavez, Holy Family - finished 6th last fall
Kelsi Lasota, Estes Park - finished 9th last fall
Didn't Medal but Enjoyed Strong Seasons
Hannah Struttman, CSCS - has been on a steady rise all through high school
Molly Morrison, Frontier Academy - snakebit at state, but has shown much promise
Danielle Medearis, Holy Family - with Chavez, makes the Tigers a very dangerous team
Emily Bryant, Pagosa Springs - solid runner, but may have to do more on her own this fall
Elena Slavoski, St. Mary's - figures to, along with Struttman, keep the Colorado Springs contribution a strong one
Made Their Case in Track Season
Jen Lehr, Kent Denver - nice to see Lehr returning to the top of her race again
Abbie Topper, CSCS - started slowly, but finished her track season on a tear
Mercy Bowen, Brush - you recognize the last name by now and know what to expect