Bailey Timmons

Donovan Williams was solidly ahead of the pack in the 100 and 200, helping Fountain-Fort Carson to an outstanding team showing.

Regis Jesuit's Tama Tuitele figures as the league's top returning thrower in both the shot put and discus.

With three-quarters of a mile to go, Isaac Green, Connor McCabe, and Charlie Perry were leading the chase pack. Photo by Alan Versaw.

As the race descends into the creek crossing, Isaac Green holds a slim lead over Joshua Romine. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Be sure that these guys have crossed Mountain Vista's mind a time or two in the last week. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Ellie Fantauzzo opens a gap on Emma Willadsen en route to her first high school meet title. Photo by Ron Eberhard.

Brock Helvey is one of two Douglas County Huskies who figure to have some shot at claiming the Continental League crown. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Broomfield's top three get a lot of publicity, but Vanessa Kort and Laura Thompson at 19:05 is also a big part of the success of this team. Photo by Tim Hilt.

Monarch has found themselves tightly bunched toward the front of a lot of races this fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

A rare frontal view of the Great Green Wall at a Mountain Vista cross country meet. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Rock Canyon has officially arrived as a certifiable contender. Look for this team tearing up courses around the state this fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Alex Fu and Addison Hellier rank among the leaders in an extremely deep returning roster for Mountain Vista. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Chris Theodore and Bailey Timmons are two big reasons why the future of Rock Canyon cross country is looking bright. Photo by Alan Versaw.

This one may surprise you a little. No, I take that back. Nothing about Mountain Vista surprises us much any more. Joshua Romine holds the top freshman time on the top freshman team in the state. And that kind of brings tears to our eyes. Colorado Track XC file photo.