Brandon Singleton

Whether on the football field or on the track, Demetrius Graves is an imposing figure under a full head of steam. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Cerake Geberkidane and Dior Hall made their presence felt with big wins in Saturday's Simplot Games finals. All photos by H. Michael Roberts/Roberts Imaging.

In a dramatic reversal of the trend of recent years, Colorado is moving forward into Simplot's finals in massive numbers.

For Cherokee Trail to be successful, their relays must be successful. And, for that to happen, guys like Evan White need to have a big season. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Simply stated, the Simplot Games is the biggest high school indoor track and field extravaganza west of the Mississippi.

Brandon Singleton's stellar 2013 season at 200 and 400 meters earned him a scolarship at Oklahoma State University, making three from Colorado for this signing year. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Aaron Ragin whittled a few hundredths of a second off his season-best 400 mark on the hairpins of Steinhauer on Saturday. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Blake Yount ranks high on the list of 5A boys with a shot at breaking a state record this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Valor Christian broke one all-time relay mark last spring and could be taking a shot at more this spring. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Tevin Donnell and his Fountain-Fort Carson teammates saw a potential state title elude them this year. Most of the team will be back next year. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Taryn Phipps anchors the Arapahoe 4x400 to a 3:46.53 at the end of the meet. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Brandon Singleton takes the lead on the final straight and clinches CT's first 5A state track and field title. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Jordyn Colter rolls off the final turn of the 800 ahead of Arapahoe's Devan Foster. Photo by Alan Versaw.

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Erin Hooker surges past Jordyn Colter on the final lap. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

Dakota Leazer, a state hurdle champion two years ago as a sophomore, is central to Fountain-Fort Carson's title hopes. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Grandview's Jordan Charles won the 110 hurdles at the Pomona Invitational and owns the 5A top mark in the event. Photo by Kelli Noto.

Caleb Seeton joins Ryan Rogers to give Fort Collins a top-tier pair of hurdlers. Will they be able to overcome the other 5A powers in May? Photo by Alan Versaw.

Monarch's Claire Green outduels Boulder's Erin McLaughlin to the finish line at the Longmont Invitational. Photo by Ashley Green.

At Monarch High School, it's not always clear who the lead horse on the team is. This weekend, it was Kaitlyn Benner, who won the 1600 at the Runners Roost of Fort Collins in 5:14, but it could just as easily be someone else next weekend. Depth is a nice problem to have. Photo by Ashley Green.

Last year, Ryan Moeller, Alex Mead, and Troy Johnson were the big dogs in 3A sprints. In an interesting turn of events, each of them will be competing in 4A this year. Colorado Track XC file photo.