Cody Bratten

So far as 4A boys are concerned, all that's left to do is to run the state meet. And, that's a lot to look forward to, as the 4A boys race has tightened up considerably since we last visited the classification.

For those who haven't yet discovered, Palmer Ridge has developed some exceptional relays, and they will be putting a couple of those squads on display Friday night in Longmont. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Heather Waite won her second meet title in a row and set a new PR at 12-0.5 at her home track. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Rock Canyon's Rhyan Pettaway hurdled her way to the Palmer Terror Invitational 100H title. Photo by Alan Versaw.

There are Bears loose in the 4A boys picnic ground!

Stanford Cooper is not only the top-ranked 5A discus thrower entering the season, but arguably one of the finest athletes in Colorado high school track and field as well. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Valor's Spencer Jamison comes in as the top seed in the 400. Photo by Alan Versaw.

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