Craig — It is Moffat County High School boys track coach Gary Tague’s 23rd season coaching Bulldog sprinters and jumpers.

He’s witnessed state championship winners and losers and said he’s had teams somewhere in between.

Third-year coach Todd Trap is at the helm on the girls side of the Bulldog coed team.

Together, the two coaches have the same goal in mind: Bringing another state title to the high school showcase.

“We are looking for big things from these kids this year,” Trapp said. “Our (girls) sprint medley relay team is already 1 second off the school record, and the season hasn’t even begun.”

Like their coaches, the Moffat County team is a blend of youth and veteran experience.

For the girls, junior Erin Urbanoski is the defending state champion in long jump. Junior Alicia Nelson finished third in state last year in the 1,600-meter run and fifth in the 800.

For the boys, senior J.T. Haddan placed third at state in the shot put.

There are many more that placed in the top 10 last year in the season-ending state tournament, and more than a quarter of the team advanced through state regionals.

Moffat County’s athletes are split into groups, and the six coaches address specific areas.

Tague coaches sprints; Trapp, mid and long distance running; John Haddan, hurdles; Lance Scranton, shot put and discus; Ken Olinger, jumps; and Jennifer Pressgrove, all disciplines.

“We do it all here,” Tague said. “We are a big organization. We look to get as many kids qualified for state as we can. We are on top of what we want to do.”

Tague said the team has a lot of individuals with the opportunity of winning a championship, but it’s the team title he’s concerned with.

“I think we have a lack of depth at some of the spots and we have a lot of new kids, too,” he said. “We have a lot of discipline so far, and I think that will help, but depth may be an issue. “

Trapp said he’s aiming for a few records to fall throughout the season, and is confident the current freshman class will help ease Tague’s concerns.

“We have some new freshmen that should be able to step right in and help out right away,” he said. “And, it’s always good to try and beat a school record.”

John Vandelinder can be reached at 824-7031, ext. 211, or jvandelinder@craigdailypress.com