2017 Durango Boys Cross Country Capsule

League: Class 4A Southwest

Head coach: Rick Barry, third season

Returning lettermen: Six

Top athletes: Tim Kedrowsky (Jr.), Jacob Bavaro (Jr.), John Stenger (Jr.), Zenon Kokowsky (Jr.), Dagim Seme (Jr.), William McMahon (So.)

Outlook: Kedrowsky narrowly missed out on a spot in the state meet last season after finishing 22nd in the Sunset Region meet. He leads a group of six returning lettermen for the Trailblazers.

“The team looks to be strong as they develop through the 2017 season, Barry said. “The key is to understnd the concept of team and working hard for each other to have the best team we can.

“We expect to compete in regionals and with hard work and a strong motivation, hope to make a run at a spot in the state championships.”