Thomas Herebic

When the rain was at its worst, Lily Tomasula-Martin was running her best 1600 of the season. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Sisters Emily and Katelyn Mitchem logged a 1-2 sweep of the 1600 at Friday night's Stutler Bowl Twilight. Photo by Ashley Green.

Tommy Herebic will be joining the roster of Nebraksa Wesleyan University this fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Last year's Longmont 3200 Elite field comes off of turn one. Some have graduated, two are far, far away, but several will be back. 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.

Anna Shults wasn't likely the pre-race favorite of many for the girls High School Challenge race, but she delivered the win nevertheless. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Ryan Currie's last competition of the season was the UNM Lobo Invitational, but he was a motivating factor for Mountain Vista nevertheless. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Eric Hamer of Palmer Ridge combined a hard-earned team title with his individual title today. Photo by Karen McCoy.

Niwot's tightly-packed regional finish has helped to push the Cougars a little more into the 4A spotlight. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Palmer Ridge had a firm grasp on the team standings lead at one-third of a mile. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Synchronized start.

Palmer Ridge had Eric Hamer's backside covered, over the bridge and everywhere else. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Corey Lewenkamp enjoyed the day's largest margin of victory over the rest of a classification. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The list of candidates for top runner in the region is a short one--Eric Hamer is your guy. Colorado Track XC file photo by Paul Jaeger.

With memories of a wind-buffeted 1600 at Banana Belt still fresh on their minds, Conner Wilburn and Corey Lewenkamp come to Longmont Saturday with expectations of much better conditions in place. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Everyone in 4A knows about Eric Hamer, but if Palmer Ridge has a big year next year, it's likely Tommy Herebic will be playing a crucial role as well. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

You've heard about Josh Davis, but it Lamar wins a state title, it will be on account of the contributions of guys like Zach Watson, who finished fourth in Friday's Tri-Peaks League meet. Photo by Tim Hilt.

There were still nine runners in the lead pack at the mile. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Eric Hamer quietly posted one of the best freshman seasons in the state last fall. This year, he figures to be the go-to guy for Palmer Ridge. Photo by Paul Jaeger.