Margaret Hurst

Markesh Woodson made his 2012 season debut at Saturday's Doherty Spartan Invitational. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Though pictured here as a shot putter, Valarie Allman did her biggest damage in the discus this weekend, slinging the device over 157 feet. Photo by Paul Jaeger.

Jared Blake's times said he was one of the best hurdlers in the state. As of Saturday, there are a few more believers in Colorado Springs. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Mackenzie Howie and Margaret Hurst attack the last hurdle at the Banana Belt Classic. Photo by Alan Versaw. Doherty is one of the teams this year already exceeding expectations. Read on to find what other teams have made the list.

Abby Simpson and Jordan Chavez gave Pueblo County a sweep of the 400 titles at the Banana Belt Classic. Photos by Alan Versaw.

There are several Colorado girls hurdlers you've heard a lot about already. Another one you might start hearing a lot more about is Taylor Klein. Colorado Track XC file photo.

  Kaela Edwards was at it again on Saturday, lowering her season-best 800 mark to 2:09.05. Photo by Alan Versaw.

In addition to the phenomenal high-end talent returning from last year, Doherty will need help from some lesser-known athletes. Margaret Hurst heads up the list of possibilities. Photo by Alan Versaw.