After watching Sarah Fakler run for three seasons, it's become a foregone conclusion that if she's racing Arizona runners, she's going to win.

All-Tribune Girls First Team

Someday, the talent pool will dry up enough and the Chandler High girls track program will be challenged for state supremacy. That day, however, is not in the immediate future.

Boys teams to watch

All-Tribune Girls Track First Team

Yes, it may be hard to believe, but Jessica Tonn has a mean streak, or perhaps fiery might be a better way to describe it.

All-Tribune First Team

The high school cross country season opened up last week for most teams in the state.

There have been many standout achievements by female sports stars throughout the year, and we’ve narrowed it down to the best of the best. With the school year behind us, let’s take a look at the candidates for the Tribune’s 2010-11 Female Athlete of the Year. To vote, click here. Our selection will be announced June 24:

No disrespect to the local high school track and field — especially because it’s as good as ever the past five years — but sometimes it pays to go beyond these borders.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. As far as the 2011 high school track and field season goes, that phrase could not be more true.