The week before the state track and field meet can be a stressful one. For those who have already secured a top-18 qualifying spot, the nerves that come with the state meet start to sink.
Thompson Valley’s boys cross country team has made significant strides over the past two seasons, led by a class of juniors that recently finished third as a team in a loaded field at the Class 4A state meet.
While the Eagles have gotten important contributions from multiple runners on the team, one was the most consistent this season, eventually capping his junior year with a 13th-place finish at state.
After more than 11 weeks of dedication, preparation and consistent hard work, the Summit High School track and field team has qualified five individual athletes and three relay teams to this week’s Class 4A Colorado.
The 2023 spring track season has been one to remember for the Summit High School track and field team. Almost every week since the beginning of March, the team has improved on a consistent basis.
Kaden Kraft might have found something with this track thing. The Eagle Valley junior was named the Western Slope League track and field championships MVP last weekend in Grand Junction after winning the 100 and.