On an average year, running 3,200 meters in 9 minutes, 10.44 seconds would score a high school boy a state track and field title. This year, that time was fast enough for fifth place, but it was fast .
The state track and field meet got underway Thursday at the Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood, and several athletes from La Plata County scored points for their teams with top-nine finishes.
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The Durango High School track and field team faced its toughest competition of the season Friday and Saturday at the Liberty Bell Invitational in Littleton.
Competing with 33 teams, including 5A powe.
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Durango senior runners Damian Frausto and Land Lambert capped their high school careers by running their fastest times on the biggest stage.
Competing Saturday at the Garmin Running Lane Cross Country.