Brandon Hinkle

Andrew Vigil didn't always get the same recognition as teammate Garrett Quintana, but he proved himself a very capable thrower nonetheless. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Any other year in history, Brandon Hinkle would have walked away with the 2A state meet record with the height he cleared this year. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Ben Kelley reveals some of the excitement of an approaching finish line with nobody close. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Brendon Klaseen gives Cedaredge the kind of threat at 800 meters they've never had before. Colorado Track XC file photo by David Pressgrove.

Mia Moret's 10-4 on Monday put her in eighth, but a 10-6 on Tuesday earned her a meet title. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Brandon Hinkle and Cooper Daniels rank at the top of their class in the 2A pole vault. By the end of the season, they could be the top two all-time. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Fresh off a big win in the 60 last weekend at Western State, Tegan Alexander takes on the Joe Davies 200 on Saturday. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Taylor Alexander celebrates a long-sought clearance at 12 feet with her father. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Quinn McConnell returns to competition for the first time since state cross country on Saturday. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The Above the Bar vaulters take in a group photo from Tuesday's event at Steinhauer Field House. Photo by John Carmony.

Connor Kaufman hasn't run cross country before, but his track season says he just might be the best returning distance runner in the league. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Before the rain came, there was some serious heat in the Pueblo Twilight 100. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Denver Christian's Kyler Schmitt elbowed out a little room in a very competitive 2A shot put field. Photo by Alan Versaw.

A tight finish for second at the John Tate Challenge Cup. Photo by Tim Hilt.

Faythe Harris was half of a Wiggins sweep of the 400 titles at the Yuma Bill Kalb Invitational. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Taira Cottingham jumped to the front of the 5A shot put pack with a 39-5 at the NC Golden Spikes #2. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Colorado Track XC Preseason Rankings Put 2A under the Spotlight.

Swink's Jerod Berg had his shot put working well for him when he needed it most. Photo by Alan Versaw.

TCA's Andrea Willis sets a new 3A pole vault standard at 11-6. Photo by Tim Hilt.

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

Tyler Trout wasn't throwing the shot put 54-7 when this photo was taken, but he is now. Colorado Track XC file photo.