Grand Junction’s Jonathon Wright, left, Palisade’s Rasjon Buford, center, and Fruita Monument’s Martin Zupan right, take off on the final leg of the men’s 4x100 meter relay during the Mickey Dunn track meet Saturday at Stocker Stadium.

Shirley Callaway of Grand Junction hefts 25 kilos as she performs a snatch at Ridgeline Fitness, 805 South Ave. The 56-year-old Callaway will be competing in the Masters Nationals in Rego Park, N.Y.

Ashley Wallace of Grand Junction advances down field against Cortez defender Kelsey Corbin.

Kris States of Grand Junction out runs a defender

GJ Sprinter Stephanie Ryken takes one step out of the blocks during practice. The junior used to not like track, but found it was fun and hopes to compete in college. She will compete in the Mickey Dunn Invite this weekend

Carol Elliott head locks her sister Kathy before their first match against each other as coaches at Central

Grand Junction High School’s #2 singles player Alex Proietti hits a winner against Jamie Johnson of Central in Thursday’s match.

Jamie Johnson Central’s #2 singles player reaches for a high volley.

Fruita Monument’s No. 21,  wearing helmet,  is congratulated in the second inning after hitting a solo home run against Grand Junction at Suplizio Field.

Grand Junction High School pitcher during Wednesday’s game against Fruita Monument.

Central High School’s Ashley Paul is blocked by Fruita Monument’s Summer Gienapp in Tuesday’s match as Lynzee Dweyer looks toward Gienapp.

Haleigh Higgins of Central takes a shot at goal.

Ashley Paut of Central heads a ball

Professional snowmobile racer Dennis Durmas of Whitewater will be competing in the Hillclimb World Championships at Jackson Hole, Wyo. He says he expects this to be his last big snowmobile race.

Anglers headed to southeast Alaska, such as here on Owl Creek, will be required to wear felt-soled wading boots starting Jan. 1, 2011. The Alaska Board of Fisheries recently adopted a statewide phase-out of felt sole wading products effective Jan. 1, 2012. The move is aimed to fight the spread of invasive aquatic species.

Garrett Carpenter the starting pitcher for Mesa St VS Regis U at Suplizio Field Sunday after noon.

Ken Evanson of Mesa St hits this pitch for a two RBI double in the second inning to tie the game at 2-2 VS Regis University Sunday afternoon at Suplizio Field.

Taylor Watkins takes a shot Friday in Grand Junction’s 6-4 victory over Durango. Watkins scored two goals in the Tigers’ win.

John Weirath, a member of a criterium bicycling team rides in an empty subdivision near the Monument in preparation for an upcoming race.