Chris Ganem

Following the scent of last year's trail that led to a state title, Clint Myers won the Tri-Peaks League shot put title. Photo by Alan Versaw.

They showed up and they showed well in Albuquerque.

One more invitational, and then it's off to Simplot for the Colorado indoor athletes.

That look of confidence on Kelsey Lakowske's face isn't necessarily good news for the rest of the 5A field. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Shelby Stableford surprised a few fans of cross country--and her coach--by cruising to a 12-second victory at the St. Vrain Invitational on Saturday. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Welcome to the Lions' Den: Alhambra's season has been going very nicely to date. Photo by Margot Kelly.

High among the teams to watch for in 5A boys this year is Dakota Ridge. Austin Appel leads the charge. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

As is customary around the 4th of July, there have been a lot of road races around the state this weekend. Emily LaValley won the women's Ourayce 10K in Ouray this weekend (results hopefully yet to come on that race). Photo contributed by Tom LaValley.

Kirk Webb leads a Monarch team that has raised a few eyebrows even before the season has begun. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

The premier contest of the 4A state track meet may very well be the boys 1600, and Canon City's Tabor Stevens is one of the top contenders. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Megan Patterson sends a little bronze ball on a 45-foot ride. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Two Jeffco schools went to Elizabeth for their season openers and came back with some hardware to show for it.

Phillip Decoud of Lewis-Palmer returns with the fastest 4A time in the 200 and the third-fastest time in the 100. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Scott Fauble of Wheat Ridge and Kelsey Lakowske of Boulder finish the CHSAA season as the Colorado Track XC runners of the year. Photos by Paul Jaeger and Mark Oveson.

Scott Fauble and Allie Parks closed out sensational seasons with first-place finishes at the state meet. Photos by Paul Jaeger and Mark Oveson.

Broomfield's Jill Carlson took home top honors at the Arvada West Invitational on Friday. Photo by Cliff Jurgens.

Niwot's David Perry ranks among the leading contenders to fill the shoes of a brilliant graduated class in 4A boys cross country. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Arapahoe's Connor Winter, who did not run cross country last fall, was arguably the state's major find as a distance runner this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Castle View's Chris Ganem muscled to wins in the 800 and 1600 meters at the Liberty Lancer Invitational on Saturday. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

Widefield's GinAsia Hamilton negotiates the turn of the 200 and heads toward victory. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Kelby Dias, above, seeks to defend his twin titles in the 4A 110 and 300 meter hurdles (Photo by Ken Regan).