TCA's Jayce Hall goes airborne en route to winning the 3A long jump last spring. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Adrian Brukner already was one of 5A's best throwers last spring. Things should only improve this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Jeff McCoy.
Jarred Kendziorski's returning times of 22.65 and 51.20 should be immediately useful for Valor this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Eric Lee is a big-time presence for Valor, showing promise in each of the 100, 110 hurdles, and long jump. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Izze Calabrese went to the podium four times at last year's state meet. It is therefore a safe assumption she knows the way there for this year. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Tara Traphagan will be looking to improve on her fifth-place finish at state in last year's shot put. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Charles Tigner and Christian Lyon are merely two of the dangerous elements on a very deep Fountain-Fort Carson roster. Colorado Track XC file photos by Alan Versaw.
Christian Hershberger is the top returning placer for Frontier Academy from last year's state meet, where he placed third in the high jump. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Parker Strahler returns this spring as one of 5A best hurdle threats, but there's more in the Castle View arsenal. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Katie Benner was a reliable presence for Mountain View on their state champion 4x800 team last spring. Look for more of the same, and maybe an individual event or two, this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw
Bryce Schafer comes back as a junior this spring and figures to be a big part of the success of the Idalia program this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Although Austin Campbell rates as a considerable presence in the high jump and long jump, there's much more about this team you need to be aware of. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Ty Zupancic's high jump is one of Rye's reasons to be optimistic headed into this spring. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Britni Allen should be among those pitching for a state title this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Miranda Gallegos is one of the key returning athletes for Durango this spring, and one who can take on a variety of roles. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
There are plenty of viable candidates for toughest girls event of 2015. Photos by Alan Versaw.
Gallian Roberts hits the sand on a state-placing long jump last May. Photo by Paul Jaeger.
Which event will be toughest this spring--the 300 hurdles, discus, 800, or some other event? Colorado Track XC file photos by Alan Versaw.
Brianna Van Vleet finished fourth in the 2A 400 last spring as a freshman. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Figure Cole Pappas handles a lot of batons for Palmer Ridge again this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
If you fade the singlet color into purple, you will see Fort Collins' answer to the graduation of Josie Natrasevschi. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Jeff Stellingwerf is one of those guys Heritage Christian Academy brings back who knows what it takes to win a championship. Photo by Alan Versaw.
Tea Speek adds sprint and jump punch to a distance-strong Shining Mountain roster. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Thomas Staines brings personal best times of 2:02, 4:30, and 10:02 to the table this spring, helping to bolster Cheyenne Mountain's reputation as a distance powerhouse. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Kendra Larson runs a nice flight of 300 hurdles, but is at least as important to Thompson Valley's success on relays. Colorado Track XC file photo by Paul Jaeger.
Koy Palmer returns to defend his state title from last spring in the 110 hurdles. Photo by Alan Versaw.
August Raskie took her discus to a fifth-place finish at state last spring. Photo by Jeff McCoy.
Tarynn Sieg and Jayla Jarnagin return, meaning Eaton should be very optimistic about their potential in the shot put this spring. Colorado Track XC file photos by Alan Versaw.
Javon Spencer, who broke into the state roster in the 100 and 200 as a sophomore, is one good reason to keep a close watch on Chaparral this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Michael Braithwaite comes into 1A as a substantial threat at 100 and 200 meters. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.