Lauren Gregory, the defending Class 5A state champion in cross country entering her sophomore year, doesn't take for granted running at one of the better high school girls cross country programs in America.
The girls cross country program at Salida placed in the top five at the Class 3A state meet five consecutive seasons from 2008-2012, but had yet to achieve every team's ultimate goal.
When former Rampart standout Nikki Kinzer walked off the court for the final time in the fall of 2008, she had no idea which direction her life was headed.
Overland gymnastics has had much success in the past five years, winning the state title every other year since 2009. With three championships over that span, Overland is a clear powerhouse in Colorado gymnastics and has the makeup to continue its streak.
After a long stretch of just merely missing the trophy, the Thompson Valley gymnastics team captured its first state title last season. The first in 26 years.
