Connor Winter

Eleanor Fulton had another big day at the Mullen Runners Roost, dominating the 1600 and 800 meter events. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Widefield's Tony Carodine dominated the Pikes Peak Invitational triple jump competition despite splitting time with the high jump. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Brandon Cartagena of Vista Ridge won the 100 and 200 meter events at the Pueblo Centennial Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

There may never have been a bigger day in Simplot history, but Colorado has seen bigger days at Simplot.

Connor Winter edges out Smoky Hill's Matt Caldwell at the finish of last year's state 800 meters. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

One more invitational, and then it's off to Simplot for the Colorado indoor athletes.

Texas A & M picks up Nolan Mayhew, one of our top 400/800 runners. Contributed photo.

Alex Jordan offers Arapahoe solid potential for points in both hurdles events. Photo by Alan Versaw.

With two triumphs in two indoor season outings, things are returning to normal in Connor Winter's world. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Remember the big stories of 2010? This should help jog your memory.

Kirk Webb leads Monarch's boys to a regional title and into the state meet. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

That look of confidence on Kelsey Lakowske's face isn't necessarily good news for the rest of the 5A field. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Boulder brings an excellent pack time and favorite status into the Division I girls race at Liberty Bell. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

High among the teams to watch for in 5A boys this year is Dakota Ridge. Austin Appel leads the charge. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

Kirk Webb leads a Monarch team that has raised a few eyebrows even before the season has begun. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

Doherty's Kenneth Chambers, winner of the 5A 100 and 200 meter dash, was an unanimous all-state selection. Photo by Alan Versaw.

It didn't take long for Albuquerque Academy and American Fork to establish their places at the front of last year's NXR-SW event. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Six first-place medals between them--Olivia Anderson and Connor Winter. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Brandon Parson's victory in the 400 meters was one of several essential elements in Fountain-Fort Carson's drive toward the state championship. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Scott Fauble of Wheat Ridge and Kelsey Lakowske of Boulder finish the CHSAA season as the Colorado Track XC runners of the year. Photos by Paul Jaeger and Mark Oveson.

As they had done all season long, Walter Schafer and Kelsey Lakowske dominated the 5A competition at the state meet. Photos by Mark Oveson and Alan Versaw.