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When it comes to girls distance running, Colorado is the queen of the country. As evidence of the Centennial State’s standing in the sport, just look at the results from the 2023 Nike Cross Nationals last November, when four locals finished in the Top 10.

The Cherokee Trail boys repeated as the Class 5A track state champions on Saturday at Jeffco Stadium, blowing away the field with 111 points, nearly double the tally of second-place Mountain Vista.

Endurance athletes and high-stakes casino players may seem worlds apart—one group pushes their bodies to the limit on trails and roads, while the other tests their mental resilience at the gaming tables.