Viktor Baeza

Austin Waterman winds up for one of his big throws. His biggest throw of the day, 167-11, won the boys discus competition. Photo by Kenny Regan.

Roosevelt's Viktor Baeza earns accolades as one of the top hurdlers in the Loveland area coming into this spring's action. Colorado Track XC file photo.   Thompson Valley: In 2012, the Eagles girls won the Class 4A state title and the boys were a major contender. (via www.reporterherald.com)

John Strobel, Koy Palmer, and Blake Nicholas aren't exactly newcomers to the top tier of 1A boys hurdlers. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

At midway through the day on Friday's preliminaries, the Colorado contingent is already making a nice showing at the 35th annual edition of the Simplot Games.

Roosevelt's Tanner Starr gets nice clearance en route to winning the Welco pole vault title. Photo by Jim Siegle.

Kelley Robinson and Elise Cranny enjoyed stellar performances at Saturday's Boulder County Championships meet in Broomfield. Photos by Ashley Green.

Dakota Leazer, only a junior this season, already has an individual state title to his credit. Colorado Track XC file photo.