Nick Taylor

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.

Evan Fortney took the lead early in the 3A boys race and never relinquished it. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Faith Christian's Evan Fortney held off the late charges of TCA's Joshua George and Conner Wilburn to claim the 3A individual title. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Despite a little lead bike misdirection, Kirk Webb recovered for the win at 5A Region 3, followed by Greeley West's Evert Finger. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

The roomy start line at the Front Range League meet just might catch on if there were more space to work with at most meets. Photo by Karen McCoy.

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.

At one mile into the Division 1 Boys Race, Fort Collins was well-established at the front of the page. They would stay that way. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Jesus Herrera and Jen Lehr both had the kind of seasons last fall that make you eager to see what they can accomplish this fall. Colorado Track XC file photos.

The guys riding Evan Fortney's heels in this photo have graduated, leaving him as the leader of the pack. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Nick Taylor, the top freshman in 3A boys cross country last fall, returns to key the hopes for Colorado Academy in his sophomore season. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Arapahoe's Connor Winter, who did not run cross country last fall, was arguably the state's major find as a distance runner this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.