Jess Masinter

Taryn Ceglowski enjoyed a breakout season in track and figures to be playing a still larger role on the cross country team this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Pursued by a couple of hungry Bobcats, Luke Yeager ponders the move that would take him safely out of their reach. Photo by Alan Versaw.

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

Brenna Ciesco should return as Moffat County's lead runner this fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

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.

The front of the 5A girls state 3200 last spring looked like a dust jacket photo for the Who's Who of Colorado Girls Distance Running. Colorado Track XC file photo.

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.

Kelsi Lasota has been beating up cross country courses for a couple of years now, but Jess Masinter's presence up front is comparatively newer. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Erich Hixson leads an enigmatic Holy Family team and just might also contend for the 3A individual title. Photo by Karl Fortney.

Taylor Bancroft's contribution will be key for a Frontier Academy team in search of a state title. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Several of the left. the race's top finishers can be identified at the front of the pack in this photo from the early stages of the Windjammer girls race, but eventual winner Erin Norton is biding her time on the left. Photo by Kelli Noto.

You're only allowed so much time in the shadows. Colorado Academy, led by Sammy Little and Jess Masinter, has officially used up their time. CA is now recognized as an official 3A threat. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Freshman Caroline Kawula was the top finisher for a vastly-improved Kent Denver team at the Cheyenne Mountain Stampede. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Josie Warren and Emily Garnier are two good reasons why D'Evelyn is a team to be thinking about this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.

A lone runner (who may be Evan Fortney--the form looks like his--but I'm not certain about that) negotiates the trails of the Pat Amato Classic on Friday. Photo by Cliff Jurgens.