No dynasty can last forever, even in cross country.

The Shadow Ridge boys and girls have dominated local and state Class 5A competition for a half decade, but it appears that is about to change.

The defending state champion Mustangs look vulnerable this season, and Sky Pointe — a newcomer to 5A competition — is ready to pounce with the Southern Region meet scheduled for Friday at Veterans Memorial Park. The boys meet will start at 8 a.m. and the girls at 8:30.

Athletic.net has the Shadow Ridge girls rated second and the boys fourth, and that only counts Southern Nevada. Northern power Galena is also in position to steal the Mustangs’ boys state title.

Sky Pointe cross country coach Paul Sheppard is cautiously optimistic to finally be at the top.

“It feels good, but I’m not a huge fan

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