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Jake Erickson's quietly impressive season includes a win at the Doherty Spartan Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Rangely's William Scoggins very nearly became the newest member of the sub-16 club on Saturday. Photo by Michele Bisbee.

As only a freshman last year, Jake Erickson finished eighth in the 2A state meet. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Jake Boesch is likely the best 2A cross country runner you've never before heard of. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Ian Boucher had a stellar sophomore cross country season. After missing almost the entire track season in the spring, however, his readiness for this fall is one of the first questions we'll be looking to answer this cross country season. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Up until about mid way through the state race, 2A girls cross country was all about Nederland and Telluride. It figures to be a good deal more inclusive this fall, and the Nederland dynasty will be in a fight for its very existence. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Daniel Weirich wasn't just the best thrower in 2A, his numbers say he was the best thrower in the state, period. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Emily Romo, Chyna Ries, and Alleandra Watt charge toward the finish line of the Liberty Bell 100 meters, but out in lane 6, Zainab Sanni took the win. Photo by Ashley Green.

Kelley Robinson completed a brilliant high school career that included scoring a grand total of five points in four state meets. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Ty Williams and Ian Boucher were going at it hammer and tongs midway through the 2A boys race. Photo by Alan Versaw.

It didn't hurt that it was an eight-team field, but it didn't take long for Ian Boucher and Ty Williams to find each other off the start. Photo by Matt Scoggins.

Matt Galley and Ian Boucher controlled things at the front of the Salida Invitational throughout nearly the entire race. Photo by Alan Versaw.

It was a sea of red and black at the start of the Eagle Valley Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

A number of the 2A boys and teams who figure to make some noise at state this fall are pictured here. How many do you recognize? Colorado Track XC file photo. Free content.

Last year, Ian Boucher and Kelsi Lasota served notice that they'll be having an impact on Colorado high school cross country for a few years to come. Colorado Track XC file photos.

If you've been ignoring Stephen Rice and Peak to Peak, you'll want to stop doing that very soon. Photo by Alan Versaw.

  Ty Williams won the 2A cross country title last fall and figures to be the guy to beat again this fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.