Rio Rancho boasts a strong front four, including freshman Reina Paredes. Photo by Alan Versaw.
2014 New Mexico State Champion: Take your pick from Taos (4A), Los Alamos (5A), and La Cueva (6A)
2014 New Mexico State Runner-Up: After these, Rio Rancho (6A) would be the next best team
New Mexico Representation at NXR-SW 2014: Taos (9th), Los Alamos (10th), Rio Rancho (14th), Albuquerque Academy (20th)
Last year, La Cueva blew through the 6A state meet and then proceeded to stay home on November 22nd. Despite their absence, Taos, Los Alamos, and Rio Rancho carried the New Mexico colors very capably for one of the better New Mexico girls finishes in meet history.
In terms of returning runners from both cross country and track season, Rio Rancho looks to have the upper hand in New Mexico. This has been a very young team for a couple of years and looks to be reaching top form this year. Molly Klein enjoyed a solid track season that included a 5...