Ben Hook

Eaton's 4x100 qualified for state with a 43.95 last spring, one of four 3A teams to qualify with a sub-44. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Ethan Gonzales is a certified contender in Broomfield blue. How the rest of the team develops around him will mark how far Broomfield goes next fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Josh Davis of Lamar and Lauren Hamilton of The Classical Academy ran to dominating wins on the grass and paths of the Elmwood Short Nine. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Last week's action was concentrated in a few large meets. This week things spread out all around the state.

Elise Cranny pours everything into the final few meters of the last fall's state race. Colorado Track XC file photo (and every coach in Colorado should be able to identify at least one person in the background of this photo).

Ben Hook and Chandler Ryd were nearly inseparable late in track season. If that pairing works out again in cross country, it should be a very good season for both. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Meredith Sloan came back from last year's state meet with three medals and steps into a big leadership role for TCA this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Andrew Walton came on strong for Mountain Vista this fall, strong enough to be named the Colorado Track XC Male Freshman of the Year. Photo by Alan Versaw.