Taylor Polson

Tabor Scholl dominated the 2A state race from its earliest stages.

Marissa Storey dominated the 2A girls 100 and 200 at state this spring. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

For the span of a half an hour on Saturday, Jennifer Celis was simply untouchable. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Morgan Hartigan pitched a win for Paonia in the shot put with a throw of 39-10. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The scenario that 2A girls is coming down to isn't terribly surprising, but it should be very exciting nevertheless. We saw at least four of these five teams coming even before the season started. And now they face a massive showdown at state.

Last May, Tabor Scholl pushed Jennifer Celis to a 2A all-time record in the 800 meters. On Saturday, she pushed Celis to another 2A all-time record, this time in the 1600. Colorado Track XC file photo.

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

Paonia's Jeramiah Hillman (left) paces up front with Dustin Ownbey and Gino Giovagnoli on the first lap of the boys 800. Photo by Michele Bisbee.

So far, we haven't seen much that is all that surprising about 2A girls

Ashley Miller may or may not win the 5A crown this spring, but anyone who beats her will have to go very fast. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Miriam Roberts, Senior, Lyons - 2A Girls Runner of the Year. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Before they parted company, Miriam Roberts and Natalie Anderson had already established clear leadership of the 2A individual race. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

If you're looking for a wild card who could potentially spin the 2A girls race for a loop, you need look no further than Jenna Anderson. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Anna Fake doesn't look to have a team to carry her to state, but she just might stir some things up in the girls individual race. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Andrew Tiedemann was a surprise as the top Hotchkiss finisher at state last October. This fall, he will be counted on to lead the team. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

If you know your 2A girls cross country well, you can identify six of the girls mentioned in this article in this one image. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

You wouldn't necessarily know she runs for Hotchkiss with her bib pinned over the school imprint, but Sophia Schelle is one of the reasons that Hotchkiss will enter the 2013 cross country season as the 2A favorities. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

There's a very good chance the girls 2A state title is headed back to Delta County next year, but Miranda Mathiason and her Highland teammates may have something to say about that. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Heather Harrower and Reid Gates put together solid performances across the board to claim Wednesday's state pentathlon titles. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Zac McCoy battled Alex Mead down the straight of the 4A 200, taking not only the state title but setting a new state meet record in the process. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Taylor Polson takes her turn in pushing the Paonia 4x400 below the magical four-minute barrier. Photo by Alan Versaw.