The the sheer number of possible sites you can get to on the new course may not exceed that of the last course by much, the effort required to get to those points is significantly reduced.
CeAnn Udovich and her Lyons teammates raced patiently, moving up nicely later in the race. Photo by Alan Versaw.
SkyView Academy's Cassie Unruh went out to an early, and substantial, lead in the 3A girls race. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
If you wondered why Ben Butler put his hands to his face at the end of the 3A Boys race, you'll get a glimpse into the release it meant here. Photo by Tim Hilt.
4-Time Colorado State Champion Paul Roberts talks about his state title, China, nationals, and his ten siblings.
Brandon Swenson enjoyed a steady race, moving from ninth, to eighth, to seventh at one mile, two miles, and finish. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Ben Butler and Taylor Stack stayed one-two throughout the 3A boys race, but plenty shuffled behind them. Photo by Alan Versaw.
A strategy of patience through the first mile served Emily Leidig and the rest of the Thompson Valley Eagles well. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Patience paid off for Ivy Gonzales and her Broomfield teammates, who ran a tempered first mile and came back later to win. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Joey Fedel and his Ouray teammates were very much within striking range of Lyons at one mile. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Mae Anderson finds her race face back after a slip exiting the creek. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Miguel Baltazar exemplified an Alamosa effort that kept both feet beneath them until the job was done. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Colorado State XC 2015 Sydney Fesenmeyer Interview
Ben Butler claimed his second straight 3A boys state title with a 15:50.5. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
With Brie Oakley just out of view, Lauren Gregory attacks the final hill on the state course. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Joel Such ran mostly injury-free this year to his third state medal in four years, helping to lead Lyons to a fourth-consecutive team title. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Katie Rainsberger's 17:39 becomes the standard for the new configuration of the NPEC/BCRP state meet course. Photo by Alan Versaw.
From the sounding of the starter's pistol, it was all about getting the seemingly improbable job done for Telluride. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Isaac Green puts his head down and pushes past Jake Mitchem for the 5A Boys crown. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Halloween highlights from all the state meets around the country this Saturday.
Even half way into the race, it was clear that the team battle of interest was being waged between Durango and Palmer Ridge. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Anna Shults, Quinn McConnell, Lily Tomasula-Martin, and Kiara Mattern form a human wall behind Cassie Unruh's early lead pace, waiting for someone to take over the race. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Colorado Track XC talks to Paul Roberts, and a bunch of other athletes, about their state meet races. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Paige Embaugh's 19:16 helped propel Air Academy to the top position in the merged scoring for girls. Photo by Alan Versaw.
It surprised very few folks that Parker Mackay's Mountain Vista teammates dominated all facets of team scoring at today's Colorado state cross country meet. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Colorado State XC 2015 Rebekah and Rachel Rairdon Interview
Colorado State XC 2015 Quinn McConnell Interview
Colorado State XC 2015 Katie Rainsberger & Paige Embaugh Interview
Colorado State XC 2015 McKenzie Gaines Interview
Colorado State XC 2015 Coach Greg Weich Interview
Colorado State XC 2015 Coach Jonathan Dalby Interview
It's an almost entirely new course with a completely different start than last year. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Checkout the previews written by MileSplit Colorado webmaster Alan Versaw who takes an in depth look at each race on Saturday.
The Cheyenne Mountain folks have produced a more professional state course map. Click here to get your copy.