As a senior next fall, Emily Sowards figures to be a crucial part of Alamosa's bid to repeat at 3A girls state champions. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.
Alamosa came in as a surprise winner this year. And, as difficult as it is for a Moose, Mean or otherwise, to sneak up on anyone, it will be even more difficult next year. Alamosa did manage to sneak up on folks this year, but figure that's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for this crew.
Cleary, Alamosa has the pieces to get it done again next year. Only Brianna Corona graduates off of this year's team. And, stepping up from the middle school figures to be Meghan Cody, so Alamosa looks to have a strong likelihood of going strong at least seven deep again next year. Cody figures to join state veterans in Paige DeGolyer, Emily and Tara Sowards, Brittany Lopez, Brianna Carson, and Isabelle ter Kuile-Miller. If Brianna Molina is back next year, she also figures as a potential varsity team member. It's a team wi...