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The top boys performances delivered at the Liberty Bell Cross Country Invitational in meet history.

Timpview's Aidan Troutner (UT) ran the 20th all-time fastest boys 5K at the NXN National Championships en route to victory in 2017.

Colorado has a tradition of strong performances at Nike Southwest, though those performances have been heavily tilted toward the girls to date.

On the first lap of the 5A boys 800, Kirk Webb still had a lot of company. On lap two, it was a different story. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Vista Ridge will rely heavily on sprints at this weekend's state meet. Will it be enough to carry them? Photo by Alan Versaw.

Chaparral's Gavin McHenry edges Berthoud's Troy Johnson in the 100 at Friday's R2-J Invite. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The newly resurfaced Mullen High School track will be the scene of the best track and field action in Colorado on Saturday. Contributed photo.

Mullen's Jaylyn Mars makes up the stagger well before the turn is done. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Mckenzie Brogan has left a lot of people in her wake the last couple of years. On Saturday, she and her Lakewood teammates will be trying to do it again at the Greeley Central Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

If you're looking for a sleeper in the 4A 1600, Durango's Joe Maloney just might be your guy. Colorado Track XC file photo.

The Colorado State track and field program on Tuesday announced the signing of nine student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. The class of 2012 is highlighted by two Gatorade Runner of the Year recipients. (via www.csurams.com)

Dylan Brant had his best shot put series of the season to finish second, while Collin Scheer was an unexpected titleist in the long jump at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Mile-High Classic. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Sierra Williams's habit of being out in front of the sprints has earned her a track and field scholarship at Florida State University. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Midway through the first lap of the 400, McKenzie Brogan challenges Kendall Horan for the lead. Though seeded in the second heat, Brogan went on to win Sunday's 400 in 59.31. Photo by Alan Versaw.

As high school indoor meets in Colorado go, they don't get any bigger than this one.

Sticking together: At the first pass over the whoop-de-dos, it was the pack mentality working for Fort Collins. Photo by Patrick Bendzick.

Sydney Scott completed a stellar season with a convincing win at the state meet. Photo by Alan Versaw.

It's difficult to match the color and passion of the starting line. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Coach Gregg Smith passes on some last-minute instructions to the Gunnison girls. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Scoring was still proceeding according to form when Chandler Reid turned onto the finish straight. It was what the guys in mohawks behind him were doing that would rock the 4A world. Photo by Alan Versaw.