Machebeuf's Ben Espinola will try to keep Ben Butler from winning the league individual title in his first year in the league. Photo by Alan Versaw.
The 3A Metro League loses one and gains one for 2014. And both transfers are of the high-profile variety. Gone is perennial power Holy Family. Just arrived is a school that looks to have the makings of a new perennial league power--SkyView Academy.
As we scan down the list of top returners and their teams, it's not going to come as a surprise to anyone that Peak to Peak figures--at least for now--as 2014's top team in the league. The Pumas keep graduating guys and forcing followers of cross country to learn new names, but is does seem to be a high-diameter pipeline that Coach Hansen has working in his favor. Top guys for 2014 appear to be Calvin Riss, Isaac Ruble, and Alex Mowery. Each return with sub-18 credentials.
Despite a key loss to graduation, Jefferson Academy figures to climb in the league standings. Josiah Ras...