Olivia Lowe

It will be a first high school state meet for Quinn McConnell and a last for Sydney Fesenmeyer on Saturday, and both want their season story to end well. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Taryn Ceglowski and Hannah McReavy had a great battle for first as long as it lasted. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Cooper Wiens was the top finisher for a victorious Gunnison Cowboy team on Friday. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

In the summer, Buena Vista's Lynzi Doke has gained a reputation as one of the state's top burro racers. Photo courtesy of Kelly Doke.

When you win twin state titles, lots of athletes have come up big for you, but maybe none came up bigger for Alamosa than Tara Sowards. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Alamosa's Jericho Ulibarri plays the patience game behind Gage Mayo early in the race. Ulibarri's strategy paid off with a second-place regional finish. Photo by Tim Hilt.

2014 should be a good year for Vanguard to move up into the Tri-Peaks as they bring a solid roster, including Jenneah Lenzini and Jenny Smith, back next fall. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Greg Eccher paces with Jake Erickson for a few moments before taking over at his home invitational. Photo by Michele Bisbee.

If Evan Walters is healthy again this fall, count on him being among the region's top competitors. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Makayla Santos and Caroline Kawula are two important reasons why Frontier Academy and Kent Denver figure to be in the title hunt once again this fall. Photos by Paul Jaeger.

Olivia Lowe and Lauren McDonald are just two of the reasons that Salida figures to be the deepest 3A team in the state next fall. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Rachael Chacko gets a little encouragement from Coach Jeff Bliven as she goes by at the Centennial League Championships on Thursday. Photo by Kelli Noto.

Midway through their home invitational yesterday, Salida's Phoebe Powell, Sydney Fesenmeyer, and Lauren McDonald were tightly bunched at 2-3-4. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Lauren McDonald tops the list of runners returning for Salida next year. Photo by Alan Versaw.