Mountain Range's Autumn Gardner didn't get nearly the recognition she deserved last spring--for her high jumping or for her socks. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Girls in Black: One of the more interesting, and telling, battles this spring could come in the long jump between Hailey Stephens of Thompson Valley and Jayma Martin of Pueblo South. Colorado Track XC file photos.
Not only did Kathryn New win a cold and wet state 100 last spring, she also brings back a 58.08 mark in the 400. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Jenna Zink could become the next in the line of Ashley Atkin and Ashlyn Gruber to dominate 1A girls sprint events. If so, it would become kind of an A to Z proposition. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Based on marks from last spring, Castle View's Tanner Townsend projects as the top scoring athlete among 5A boys this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Brittany Pierce led Eaton to a 4x400 state title last spring. She'll have her sights set on more this spring. 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.
Brandon Cartagena and Jaylyn Mars return as two of the top 4A sprinters for 2013, but the sprint group may end up more crowded than you were expecting. Colorado Track XC file photo.