David Thornton

The Stutler Twilight Invitational is loaded with top-tier talent from across the state.

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.

A different view on the hurdles. All photos by Jeff McCoy.

Brie Oakley reintroduced lapping runners to the 5A 3200 en route to a new classification record in the event. 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.

Grandview's Michaela Onyenwere swept the 100 and 200 titles at this weekend's Centennial League Championships. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Brandon Pappas is doing very well with late-hour 800s this season, winning last night's Stutler Bowl Twilight in a statewide best time of the season of 1:56.21. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Jack Davidson has been a huge surprise for Regis Jesuit this spring, emerging almost out of nowhere as one of the state's top 1600s. 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.

Kyree Herron and Arsean Wilbon make for a daunting duo of long jumpers for Cherokee Trail's 2015 edition. Colorado Track XC file photos by Alan Versaw.

If you like showdowns, and especially relay showdowns, you should be liking the possibilities for 5A boys track and field coming up in less than two weeks.

Andrew Walton takes a moment to revel in the thrill of winning the 1600. Photo by Ashley Green.

In theory, 5A boys is as good as boys track and field gets in Colorado. And, there’s nothing wrong with the theory this year.   

For Cherokee Trail to be successful, their relays must be successful. And, for that to happen, guys like Evan White need to have a big season. Colorado Track XC file photo.

With a 6-11 clearance from last spring, Colt Sessions is easily Colorado's top returning high jumper this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Meeker freshman Trenton Shelton turned more than a few heads this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Brandon Singleton takes the lead on the final straight and clinches CT's first 5A state track and field title. 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.

Broomfield's Jordan Xiong has upset the established order of things in 4A sprinting. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Battle Mountain's Mandy Ortiz pulls away from Clarissa and Cleo Whiting at Saturday's Mickey Dunn Invitational in the pre-sunlight hours of the meet. Photo by Michele Bisbee.