Luke Duggan raced very well at state last year and returns as 1A's #2 ranked 1600 this spring. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Ashlyn Hare is one of the state's best high jumpers, but reaching the top of 5A is going to be an ordeal this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Most of last year's 2A 3200 field is back this year, and you can expect the front of the field at the first turn this year to look pretty much the same as it did last year. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Although the 4A triple jump has favorites in Peter Greco and Kyree Gerstle-Goodman, be slow to go to sleep on Kahlil James, only a sophmore at Mesa Ridge last spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Whether on the football field or on the track, Demetrius Graves is an imposing figure under a full head of steam. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Summer Eberhardt prepares to launch a throw at last spring's state meet. Colorado Track XC file photo.
McKenna Ramsay and Payton Miller cruised through semis into the 4A 400 meter finals last spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Harley Korte and Nicholas Meihaus are two of the pole vaulters we expect to hear a lot from this spring. Colorado Track XC file photos.
Jennifer Celis and Tabor Scholl went quickly to the front of the field in the 2A State 800 last spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Kyree Gerstle-Goodman wears the favorite's mantle in 4A. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Pueblo East's Keaton Brown is part of a very exciting field in the 4A boys shot put. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Ashley Miller may or may not win the 5A crown this spring, but anyone who beats her will have to go very fast. Colorado Track XC file photo.
At a school rich in distance runner legends, Kayla Pinnt adds a little sprint balance to the table. Colorado Track XC file photo.
If you guessed this young man as the 5A returning runner with the best 3200 time, you are an astute student of Colorado distance. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Gunnison's Jack Murphy returns as the top jumper in a thinned-down 3A crowd. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Kimberly Peterson readies for an attempt at last year's state meet. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Allison Sena stands in a remarkable, and growing, tradition of throwers at Lamar High School. Colorado Track XC file photo.
With a 6-11 clearance from last spring, Colt Sessions is easily Colorado's top returning high jumper this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Last year, Jorden Jole and Gavin Liggett were battling for position in the field; this year they could be battling for a state championship. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Hannah Herman finished third in the 1A 200 last spring and will be gunning for more this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Hannah Sparks was fourth in last year's 5A long jump, and should be looking for a higher rung on the ladder this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Trey Smith's 10.61 gives him this year's fastest returning time. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Spencer Long is the state's lone returning sub-39 hurdler from last spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.
These three figure to be toward the front once again in this year's 5A 1600. Colorado Track XC file photo.
If you're looking for a sleeper in the triple jump field, Rachel Sharpe might be a good candidate. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Stanford Cooper is not only the top-ranked 5A discus thrower entering the season, but arguably one of the finest athletes in Colorado high school track and field as well. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Mark Waters of Pikes Peak Christian is one of the names we'll want to watch closely in the 2A 400 meters. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Abi Grace McGee and Hannah Felice figure to be battling at state once again this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.