Chris Zirkle

The top boys performances delivered at the Liberty Bell Cross Country Invitational in meet history.

A smile reaches across the face of Tabor Stevens as he approaches the finish line on his national title run. Photo by Rick Wilson.

Lexi Atkinson takes the baton and heads toward a 4x100 state title for Dolores. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Rachel Hinker was untouchable at state, setting two new 2A state records. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Last year, Andrew Proebstle and his Rifle teammates were competing in 4A. This year, they threaten to take over 3A. Contributed photo.

Following the scent of last year's trail that led to a state title, Clint Myers won the Tri-Peaks League shot put title. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Lyons has potential to score big state points in almost every event. One of those threats is Ryan Boucher in the 400. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Brandon Cartagena of Vista Ridge won the 100 and 200 meter events at the Pueblo Centennial Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Andrew Walton came on strong for Mountain Vista this fall, strong enough to be named the Colorado Track XC Male Freshman of the Year. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

Gus Waneka is back next year as a senior after leading Thompson Valley to its most successful boys season ever. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Kelsey Lakowske and Spencer Wenck this year's class of all-state runners. Photos by Alan Versaw & Jeff McCoy.

If you want to shout encouragement to Spencer Wenck on the course, it's best to do it quickly. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Although Allie Morgan's teammates have been hit hard by injury, Morgan remains one the top-ranked individuals in 4A. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Desmin Ramierez, Alex Pawlak, Gerardo Rodriguez, Nic de Herrera, and Jack Burger mix it up at the front of the pack at Friday's Pat Amato Classic. Photo by Kelli Noto.

Action from this weekend's Glenwood Springs Invitational, where Durango ran away with the girls' title. Photo by Mike Schneiter.

Let's just say that Eleanor Fulton quickly erased any doubt about the outcome of the Division II girls race. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Boulder brings an excellent pack time and favorite status into the Division I girls race at Liberty Bell. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

Shelby Stableford surprised a few fans of cross country--and her coach--by cruising to a 12-second victory at the St. Vrain Invitational on Saturday. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Mike Cernoia returns for his senior season as the classification's top-ranked runner. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Garrett Smith and Lori Weirich of Eads have been on a roll of late. Each is atop of the 2A discus rankings. Photos contributed by John Weirich. Rocky Ford's Amber Lowther is a legitimate threat to win all three jump titles in 2A girls. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Scott Fauble and Allie Parks closed out sensational seasons with first-place finishes at the state meet. Photos by Paul Jaeger and Mark Oveson.