Ryan Willis

It was an all-state finish when Chris Baker, Conner Wilburn, and Marcus Rodholm raced to the finish of the 3A 1600. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Nothing at today's opening day of the 2014 Colorado State Track and Field Championships generated as much buzz and conversation as the train wreck at the fifth hurdle of the 3A boys 110 meter hurdles prelims, first heat. Photo by Eric Versaw.

Coal Ridge holds a very strong hand, but things are far from settled among the ranks of 3A. Here's a quick glance at the strongest programs as State draws near.

Gateway's Mike Ware introduced himself to the Highlands Ranch Memorial crowd with a big win in the 200 meters. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Calhan's Amber Dugger found the hang time necessary to win the long jump at Saturday's El Paso County Small Schools Championship. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The Pomona Invitational round of the 4x200 went to Fountain-Fort Carson, but with subsequent rounds to follow. Photo by Ben Hershalman.

Having made his break from the rest of the 3200 field, Paul Miller starts to separate from Keaton Schelir. Photo by Ben Hershelman.

Ryan Willis leaves a few hurdlers is his dust. Photo by Ben Hershelman.

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

Holy Family's Ryan Willis tops the 3A returners in both hurdle events. Colorado Track XC file photo.

It's now official that Sierra Williams is the fastest girl Colorado 3A track and field has ever seen. Photo by Alan Versaw.

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

Here's a quick look at what the early returns from Wednesday's meets suggests...