Stephen Chipman

The power surge doesn't get much bigger than it is when Zainab Sanni and Chyna Ries come off the line. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The newly resurfaced Mullen High School track will be the scene of the best track and field action in Colorado on Saturday. Contributed photo.

Palisade's Tanner Smith was one of two throwers to reach beyond 150 feet at Saturday's Mickey Dunn invitational. Photo by David Pressgrove.

Mckenzie Brogan has left a lot of people in her wake the last couple of years. On Saturday, she and her Lakewood teammates will be trying to do it again at the Greeley Central Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

If you're looking for a sleeper in the 4A 1600, Durango's Joe Maloney just might be your guy. Colorado Track XC file photo.

When it all mattered, Monarch's Kirk Webb came up with his biggest finish of the year. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

The intensity of the 5A boys race was evident on the faces of the Fort Collins runners before the race even began. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Proving that patience pays off, Corrine Huthoefer cruises to second (teammate Jessy Sweet won the race) after sticking to a conservative pace in early stages of the race. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Colleen Koenig is back as Arapahoe's top returning runners, and there's been a lot of buzz about how good that team will be. Colorado Track XC file photo.

In a talent-rich county, Jake Dysart and Kristen Kientz are two of the best. Colorado Track XC file photos.

Dakota Ridge's Daniel Carney enters the summer as one of the top 5A boys favorites. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Danny Carney, shown here battling Will Kincaid for the lead late in the 5A state race, will be the top returning finisher in 5A Boys. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

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

Monarch's Kirk Webb outduels Mountain Vista's Stephen Chipman to the finish line at the St. Vrain Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Mountain View's Stephen Chipman was high among the state's top sophomores last fall. Look for him to key another strong surge for Mountain Vista this fall. Photo submitted by Dan Geisler.