The Eagles' final 4A flight Alan Versaw Mar 02, 2014

Jordan Xiong made it to the state finals of the 200 last spring out of lane eight. Colorado Track XC file photo.

1A Girls: Shining Mountain vs. Vail Christian vs. Dove Creek vs. Heritage Christian Alan Versaw Feb 28, 2014

Between them, Ginger Hutton, Taylor Alexander, Corissa Guynes, and Rachel Rairdon have a lot of potential to help their respective teams to state titles this spring. Photos by Alan Versaw and Paul Jaeger.

The sting of the Scorpion Alan Versaw Feb 19, 2014

Gabe Brown ranks among the state's top 400 meter specialists and will be relied on heavily by Sand Creek this spring for point production. Colorado Track XC file photo.

In search of a repeat: Cherokee Trail boys Alan Versaw Feb 12, 2014

For Cherokee Trail to be successful, their relays must be successful. And, for that to happen, guys like Evan White need to have a big season. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Trouble Bruin: Cherry Creek girls Alan Versaw Feb 05, 2014

One thing Cherry Creek is not short of is athletes who can score points in bundles. Megan McCabe is one of the big weapons for Cherry Creek. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Of Bears and syncretistic spelling: Palmer Ridge boys Alan Versaw Jan 30, 2014

As a freshman last spring, Caleb Ojennes was already leaving folks in his dust. Colorado Track XC file photo.

The other neighborly rivals: Paonia girls Alan Versaw Jan 24, 2014

Paonia laid down a rather severe law in last year's 2A girls relays. They're back again this year. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Heavy artillery: Fountain-Fort Carson boys Alan Versaw Jan 23, 2014

Drue Harris adds relay punch to his 400 meter contributions for Fountain-Fort Carson. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Trouble brewing under the shadow of Greenhorn Mountain Alan Versaw Jan 16, 2014

Faris Blackhurst is one of a bumper crop of sophomores at Rye High School who threaten to change the face of 2A track and field. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Eagles overhead: Thompson Valley girls Alan Versaw Jan 15, 2014

Megan Irvine is one of the more familiar names, but TV will be doing damage by some less familiar names this spring as well. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Faster than your average Titans Alan Versaw Jan 09, 2014

Coal Ridge was way out ahead of everyone in last year's 4x100 final, and they will be looking to repeat the feat this year. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Cat's game: Coronado boys Alan Versaw Jan 06, 2014

Coronado will look to Stefan Rodriguez to step up into a key contributing role in his senior season this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Fightin' Red: Eaton girls Alan Versaw Jan 05, 2014

Pole vault is a specialty event for Eaton, and Jazmin Schwark returns to defend her 3A state title. Colorado Track XC file photo.

When the Saints go marching in: Vail Christian boys Alan Versaw Jan 04, 2014

Cole Caynoski returns to head up the Vail Christian sprint group for his senior season. Colorado Track XC file photo.

One good year deserves another: Pine Creek girls Alan Versaw Jan 03, 2014

Due to their recent success in cross country, Pine Creek is often thought of as a distance program. But the Eagles are also deep in sprinters, like Heide Baron. Colorado Track XC file photo.