Kirk Webb

The top boys performances delivered at the Liberty Bell Cross Country Invitational in meet history.

Check out which boys are among the top 100 from the Great Southwest Classic in each event.

Check out which boys are among the top 100 from the Great Southwest Classic in each event.

Joseph Manilafasha, a two-time state champion and one of the best the state has ever seen. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Kirk Webb took over late in the 2011 State meet race. Photo by Alan Versaw.

It's always competitive as soon as the gun sounds at the St. Vrain Invitational. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Kevin Williams was one of the best high school distance runners Colorado has ever seen. He's been enjoying a highly successful career at the University of Oklahoma in more recent years. Photo courtesy of OU Communications.

As with any other year, there were several outstanding achievements in the sports of cross country and track and field. In this article, we try to narrow it down to a single most significant achievement.

Kirk Webb took it out hard on lap one and we all held our breath on lap two, waiting to see what would happen. Photo by Jeff McCoy.

On the first lap of the 5A boys 800, Kirk Webb still had a lot of company. On lap two, it was a different story. Photo by Alan Versaw.

A number of peope underestimated Alleandra Watt heading into state. They aren't making that mistake any longer. Photo by Alan Versaw.  

Hurdle clinic in C minor.

In a race with big state team title implications, Loveland's Kaylee Packham edges ahead of Katie Weber and Haley Brogan. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The league meets are now done. The big event is nearly upon us.

Alexa Chacon had the distinction of breaking the 3A 100 hurdles mark twice on Saturday morning. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Josh Mielke, one of the state's top hurdlers, is headed to the St. Vrain Invitational this Friday. Photo by Alan Versaw. Free content.

Emily Romo, Chyna Ries, and Alleandra Watt charge toward the finish line of the Liberty Bell 100 meters, but out in lane 6, Zainab Sanni took the win. Photo by Ashley Green.

For those who had forgotten what she can do in a pair of spikes, Kaela Edwards offered a refresher course this last weekend. Photo by Ashley Green.

Every ounce of push counts. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Kelley Robinson and Elise Cranny enjoyed stellar performances at Saturday's Boulder County Championships meet in Broomfield. Photos by Ashley Green.

The power surge doesn't get much bigger than it is when Zainab Sanni and Chyna Ries come off the line. Photo by Alan Versaw.