Devundrick Walker

Ian Butler of Western State is safely qualified for DII Indoor Nationals in both the 3000 and 5000. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Eaglecrest's Omotumininu Olatipo puts a little space between herself and the field 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.

Last year, Jorden Jole and Gavin Liggett were battling for position in the field; this year they could be battling for a state championship. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Emily Wolff left everyone behind in route to the 5A Region 1 girls title. Photo by Michele Bisbee.

Although Liberty Bell has a regional and national reputation for speed, it isn't necessarily easy to get off the starting line cleanly. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Cherry Creek's boys are loaded this fall, and Shane Rhodes is the Bruins' top returning runner. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Taryn Phipps anchors the Arapahoe 4x400 to a 3:46.53 at the end of the meet. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Dakota Leazer, a state hurdle champion two years ago as a sophomore, is central to Fountain-Fort Carson's title hopes. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Gateway's Devundrick Walker takes an early leading en route to winning in a loaded 800 meter final at Liberty Bell. Photo by Kelli Noto.

Alleandra Watt is part of a loaded girls 100 meter dash field you aren't going to want to miss. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Elise Cranny completes her record-setting 1600 with nobody in sight. Photo by Ashley Green.

At Monarch High School, it's not always clear who the lead horse on the team is. This weekend, it was Kaitlyn Benner, who won the 1600 at the Runners Roost of Fort Collins in 5:14, but it could just as easily be someone else next weekend. Depth is a nice problem to have. Photo by Ashley Green.

Cherokee Trail's Amy McConnell took the fight to Smoky Hill's Chloe Andrie, but the patience and experience of the Smoky Hill veteran ultimately prevailed. Photo by Bill Mills.

This week's outa-nowhere athlete is Pine Creek's Alleandra Watt. Meet the freshman who won the Palmer Terror Invitational. Photo by Paul Jaeger.