For Jackson Spalding, the college experience won't involve traveling far from home. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Spencer Long hopes to be a contributor on both the football and track teams at Princeton University beginning this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Dana Maydew's top high school memory, so far, comes from the State 4x400 that clinched Niwot's first-ever team title.
Makayla Santos parlayed a very strong fall campaign into a signing at Seattle Pacific University. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Natalie Anderson joins the fold of very capable distance runners at Western State Colorado University this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.
David Messerli has found a new level of racing in his senior year. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Marcel Such has enjoyed one of Colorado's best 2A high school careers ever, and the recruiting attention he got underscores that success. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Chuck Bisbee won't have to learn many new training trails at Colorado Mesa University. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Darby Gilfillan has been setting new standards for GW cross country and track distance on a regular basis the last three or four seasons. Contributed photo.
Carly Paul's talents have kept her in the high jump thick of things since she came onto the high school scene three years ago. Contributed photo.
Jack Robb figures to be taking the 4x400 relay baton with him when he goes to Lubbock in the fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Macy Kreutz signs on as a Colorado State University Ram. Contributed photo.
Sean Paiz rolled to a fifth-place finish at this fall's state cross country meet. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Kelsi Lasota has led the Estes Park girls through seven very successful seasons, and that earned her the respect of the Boise State program. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
It's a long flight to Asheville, North Carolina, but Phoebe Schneider looks forward to trading strides with the Bulldogs this fall. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Katie and Gabby Sered opted to stick together a little longer, both signing with UCLA. Contributed photo.
Jordan Hatfield completed an undefeated outdoor season last spring with a 5A state championship. Contributed photo.
Liam Meirow is Colorado's 2013 4A state cross country champion. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Miriam Roberts had things her way at the 2A state cross country meet this fall. Colorado Track XC file photo.
The backdrop figures to be a little less arid and rocky where Hannah McIntyre will be competing next school year. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Bailey Roth held off Clayson Shumway in the feature 1600 at last year's Coronado Cougar Classis. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Brandon Singleton's stellar 2013 season at 200 and 400 meters earned him a scolarship at Oklahoma State University, making three from Colorado for this signing year. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
It's a long trip to New Hampshire for Hannah Peterson, but that's where the Nordic programs hide out. Colorado Track XC file photo.
When Connor Turnage matriculates to the University of Nebraska this fall, it will be a case of returning home. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Claire Green has been a fixture on the Monarch 4x800 since she roared onto the high school track and field scene. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Although Jennifer Celis ran very well in cross country, it's her 400 and 800 that garner most of the attention. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Stillwater, Oklahoma, is Cowboy country. And that's where Cerake Geberkidane is headed this fall. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
When it came down to the big decision, Carson Hume took Colorado State over Portland. Contributed photo.
Emily Wolff spent four very successful years in Arapahoe's cross country program, giving her the opportunity to take the next step at Quinnipiac University. Contributed photo.
Erin Norton has emerged as one of the state's grittiest runners the last couple of years--she'll be taking that resolve to Iowa State. Colorado Track XC file photo.