Jericho Ulibarri

If Evan Walters is healthy again this fall, count on him being among the region's top competitors. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Manitou's Marcus Rodholm made life uncomfortable for Josh Davis in track season, and it appears Rodholm will be back to haunt Davis's steps in cross country season. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Alamosa's Samuel Bilderbeck is not a single-event kind of specialist, but he was this close to winning the 60 hurdles at the Air Force High School Indoor Open on Sunday. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Courier Sports Editor SAN LUIS VALLEY-Ten boys and ten girls were named All-Valley Cross Country athletes last week, as announced by the All-Valley Cross Country Committee. Antonito's Jericho Ulibarri and Alamosa's Nicole Broyles were among those named. (via www.alamosanews.com)

Josh Davis of Lamar and Lauren Hamilton of The Classical Academy ran to dominating wins on the grass and paths of the Elmwood Short Nine. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Jordyn Neely and Sumner Erhard are two big reasons why Del Norte is optimistic about their prospects for the fall season. Photos by Paul Jaeger. Courier Sports Editor SAN LUIS VALLEY: Like the Alamosa cross country team, the other seven cross country programs in the San Luis Valley will all be making their 2012 debuts at the Pre-State Meet/ Cheyenne Mountain Stampede hosted by Cheyenne Mountain High School at the Penrose Equestrian Center in Colorado Springs. The meet is one of the only chances this season (via www.alamosanews.com)

Ty Koenig was recognized as the top male cross country runner from the San Luis Valley for 2011. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Ty Williams and Telluride face a regional showdown with Crested Butte followed by, in all probability, a rematch at state. Photo by Alan Versaw.