One thing the depth analysis shows, just not directly, is that Coal Ridge should be dropping some very competitive relays onto the track this spring.
Jeremiah Vigil ranks as the top returning sprinter in the Santa Fe League for this spring.
Fathom, if you can, having the #1 returning 100, 200, and 400 time, plus the #2 TJ mark, in the Centennial League. That's what Michaela Onyenwere brings to this year's table.
Chiante' Stewart is part of a very small Black Forest League representation of returning athletes with state meet experience.
Destiny Grimes had a nice debut season as a freshman and appears to be poised for bigger things this spring.
Donovan Williams picks up where Fountain-Fort Carson sprinters before him have left off.
Aryelle Wright had a profound impact on the San Juan Basin League as a freshman and could potentially come back as the league's top scorer as a sophomore.
Al Hassan El Amin brings back the top sprint credentials in the Denver Prep League.
Alexis Carroll, Niwot's do-everything athlete, is back for one more year of tormenting the Northern League.
Tyler Hein was a big part of Wiggins' success last spring and should occupy that role again this spring.
Teagan Garand should keep Durango very much represented this spring in the sprint events.
At 42-8, Josh Hernandez is the league's top returning triple jumper--and a pretty good long jumper, too.
Brenna Kuskie may be quite a bit more than the Mile High League favorite in the pole vault.
German Aguirre's 42-0 returning triple jump from State has him easily atop the Frontier League ratings, as well as a lofty place in the 2A overall rankings.
Micaylon Moore made it to State as a freshman last year. Expect more from him this year.
Katelin Gallegos returns as one of the league's top throwers and a leading reason Air Academy holds down the top ranking going into the season.
Micah Crane figures as a serious distance threat not just in the Tri League, but in all of 1A as well.
Ana Scott is part of the bevy of talent Eaton returns to the track this spring.
Still only a junior this year, Jamara Jackson returns as one of the EMAC's top athletes.
Slowly, but surely, guys like Bryce Risner are turning Glenwood boys track and field into a certifiable force on the Western Slope.
Destiny Patrick and Emilee Haefeli are two key returners for a Del Norte team that lost a lot to graduation last spring.
As of the day after graduation last spring, Luke Arkell became the #1 sprinter in the pride of Lions.
Regis Jesuit's Tama Tuitele figures as the league's top returning thrower in both the shot put and discus.
Jerica Baeza has established herself as one of the top Rider track and field threats in some time.
Justis Marshall could be an important piece for Burlington if the Cougars are to emerge as league champions this spring.
Amber Johnson ranks among the IML's top returners in the 300 hurdles.
Carley Bennett is the top distance representative on a deep Lakewood roster.
Frankie Nash is one of the reasons that an early nod goes to Pueblo West as SCL Boys favorites.
Once again, Paonia is fairly brimming over with returning talent and intensity, as evidenced by triple jumper McKenna Palmer.
Jared Keul is slated to begin defense of his 800 meter state title in March.