Daniel Weirich

In one of the day's finest match-ups, Rocky Mountains Carly Lester edged TCA's Alexa Chacon in the 100 meter hurdles final. Photo by Alan Versaw.

With Grayson Bundick something of a question mark coming into the season, Daniel Carr's 3A presence looms even larger than it would have been. Colorado Track XC file photo.

It didn't take Elise Cranny long to put the girls mile field behind her. It took her only slightly longer to finish the race. Photo by Alan Versaw.

At midway through the day on Friday's preliminaries, the Colorado contingent is already making a nice showing at the 35th annual edition of the Simplot Games.

It's the 35 Anniversary of the Simplot Games in Pocatello, Idaho!  2,000 Runners representing over 22 states will be on hand!  Here's a look at some of the top athletes competing this weekend!

The Colorado State track & field team recently announced 14 new recruits to its 2013 class. Head Coach Brian Bedard made the announcement Friday. (via www.csurams.com)

In his four years of high school, Daniel Weirich has set a high standard for small-school throws, a standard he hopes to carry forward at Colorado State University. Contributed Photo.

Unsuspecting folks have been slowly finding out about Dueth Vassell (green singlet) all indoor season. He isn't flashy, but he does have a way of winning. A few more found out how fast he is this last weekend. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Alec Willard is one of several Colorado athletes who have cracked this week's national top 20s in the indoor rankings. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Liam Meirow and Jack Robb lean into the turn, leading the field through the opening lap of the 800 meters at the CSM HS Indoor Open on Saturday. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Sarah Clough backed up her win in the 500 meters at the Air Force Holiday Open with a 42.39 for a win in the 300 meters on Saturday. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Last spring, Yuma's Michael Howell was chasing the leaders in the 2A 400. It might be a different story this spring. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

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.

Daniel Weirich wasn't just the best thrower in 2A, his numbers say he was the best thrower in the state, period. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Holyoke's Alex Quintana and Matt Radich of Lyons kept it close at the front of the 2A 110 hurdles final. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Justin Boldt's ride over the 300 hurdles was one of several Lyons qualifying marks for tomorrow's finals. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Lyons can lean equally hard on relays or individual events this spring. Here Ryan Boucher passes the baton to River Crane, Photo by Alan Versaw.

Emily Romo, Chyna Ries, and Alleandra Watt charge toward the finish line of the Liberty Bell 100 meters, but out in lane 6, Zainab Sanni took the win. Photo by Ashley Green.

Though pictured here as a shot putter, Valarie Allman did her biggest damage in the discus this weekend, slinging the device over 157 feet. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

This week's outa-nowhere athlete is Pine Creek's Alleandra Watt. Meet the freshman who won the Palmer Terror Invitational. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Vista Ridge's Josh Lewis gets a good start out of the blocks en route to winning the Florence Husky 100. Photo by Alan Versaw.