Clae Walters

David Thornton did not win the 5A high jump title, finishing second on misses to Austin Campbell, but his 7-0 clearance marked a high point of the season for all classifications. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Parker Joens gets most of the ink in the Platte Valley throws program, but it was James Baladez (above) and Morgan Smith who pushed the Broncos over the top to becoming 2016's 3A Royalty of the Rings. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Danny Williams opened his state meet with a tie for fifth in the high jump. It got better from there. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Just when we thought that we might go a couple years without blazing, top-end sprint speed, Arria Minor arrives on the scene. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Hoehne's Jacob Yates dominated the hurdle events at Thursday's Primero Invitational. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Brock Knechtel had a PR of nearly 18 feet to claim the Boulder County discus title. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Thomas Robillard surges out ahead of the 110 hurdles field. Photo by Ben Hershelman.

Chloe Woest joins the season's club of 12-footers with a win at the Legend Track Clash. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

South Park's Clae Walters found his way onto both throws lists, including with close-to-10-foot PR in the discus. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Sam Hopfe helped Woodland Park to a team title in Salida on Saturday with an individual title of his own. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.