Last year, George Washington swept the 5A track titles, putting 19 points on second in the girls' field and 33 points on second in the boys' field. This year the gap has closed considerably.

Although GW is well-represented again this year in the girls' field, the state meet looms near with no clear favorite in sight. Outstanding individuals in the field represent many different teams, but no team seems to quite have the critical mass on outstanding individuals that would make them a clear favorite.

Based on last week's regional performances, however, Fort Collins is bringing a formidable load of momentum into the state meet. If the Lambkins can pull it off, however, they will do it with only one top seed--Tati Ogan in the 800 meters. If Emmalie Pfankuch can get a high place in each of the three jumping events, that will go a long way toward a state championship as Fort Collins should be able to score mid-level points in a number of events.

Heritage is school with a shot but desperately needs huge days out of Taylor Baird (200, 100 hurdles) and Morgan Sedivic (shot put, discus). Outside of these two, the only other points Heritage can claim are in relays and from long jumper Andi Slouka.