Miles Bergner

Matt Norton shares a few observations and thoughts after an eye-opening day at the Valor Christian Invitational.

Barely anyone noticed when Mullen's Grant Emrie triple jumped last year. Starting tomorrow, that could be a good deal different. Colorado Track XC file photo.

With Grayson Bundick something of a question mark coming into the season, Daniel Carr's 3A presence looms even larger than it would have been. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Vista Ridge will rely heavily on sprints at this weekend's state meet. Will it be enough to carry them? Photo by Alan Versaw.

Though pictured here as a shot putter, Valarie Allman did her biggest damage in the discus this weekend, slinging the device over 157 feet. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Rocky Mountain's Ethan Karp is one of a group of 5A throwers who figure to make this year's shot put a tight contest. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Lindsey Stindt is one of the big reasons that neither Lyons nor Akron may come in as the 2A girls favorite next spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Despite a big win in the 4x400, the Glenwood Springs girls came up just short of a state title. Photo by Alan Versaw.

When Loveland's 4x200 team crossed the finish line, the clock was still just short of 100 ticks--1:39.90. Photos by Jeff and Karen McCoy.

Akron left Johnstown Saturday afternoon with a meet title and a new meet record in the 4x400. Photo by Alan Versaw.