Late June’s heat might not scream “sprinter showcase” but these kids are already different from most everyone else.

All-Tribune Girls Track First Team

Coaches brought their teams from all across the West to compete in the 42nd Phoenix Invitational, sponsored by the Arizona USA Track and Field, April 1-2 at Glendale Community College.

Coaches brought their teams from all across the West to compete in the 42nd Phoenix Invitational, sponsored by the Arizona USA Track and Field, April 1-2 at Glendale Community College.

Division I outlook

All-Tribune First Team

Cheetah (chét-ah) — a swift animal; Arizona Cheetahs — some of the fastest athletes in the state and possibly the nation. The Chandler-based track club returned from the United States Amateur Track and Field regional meet in El Paso, Texas, with berths in 45 events at the upcoming national meet.

When I received an e-mail from the boss telling me about a skater who had won something or other at a national competition I thought, "That's entertainment." But after receiving the rundown from the skater's mom, I have a new respect for the SPORT of figure skating.

Darreyl Woodson had been away from the track for three years, so she had no idea how fast her legs would carry her.

Division I Track and Field state championships

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.

After taking in the 71st Chandler Rotary Invitational on Friday and Saturday there is a lot to highlight. The biggest statement came from, who else, the Chandler High girls team. The Wolves scored 185 points in a meet that featured athletes from 109 teams. Granted, some teams didn't have athletes competing on Saturday, but it's doubtful that number would have dropped if everyone was competing.

After taking in the 71st Chandler Rotary Invitational on Friday and Saturday there is a lot to highlight. The biggest statement came from, who else, the Chandler High girls team. The Wolves scored 185 points in a meet that featured athletes from 109 teams. Granted, some teams didn't have athletes competing on Saturday, but it's doubtful that number would have dropped if everyone was competing.