Starting the season as a complete unknown in the 2A world, Melanie Deering would end up winning the 400 meter state title. Photo by Alan Versaw.
With Paonia dominating most things 2A this spring, it's not all that surprising that the Eagles snared three all-state slots. Other schools picking up multiple recognitions included Lyons, Burlington, Wray, and Wiggins.
This year's Colorado Track XC 2A Girls All-State recognition goes to:
Jenna Anderson, Senior, Lyons, Middle Distance
Ellie Berry, Sophomore, Burlington, Throws
Kacey Buttrick, Senior, South Park, Hurdles
Jamie Clawson, Senior, Highland, Jumps
Melanie Deering, Sophomore, Kiowa, Middle Distance
Brittany Fuchs, Freshman, Calhan, Sprints
Megan Godsey, Sophomore, Wray, Jumps
Faythe Harris, Junior, Wiggins, Sprints/Relays
Morgan Hartigan, Senior, Paonia, Throws/Hurdles
Kenzie Henderson, Junior, Cedaredge, Jumps
Courtney Jenson, Freshman, Wiggins, Distance
Miryah Jones, Junior, Burlington, Throws
Brenna Kuskie, Sophomore, Lyons, Pole Vault
Sierra Tucker, Junior, Lyons, Distance
Alyssa Valko, Junior, Wray, Hurdles
Ashley Van Vleet, Junior, Paonia, Sprints/Jumps/Relays
Brianna Van Vleet, Sophomore, Paonia, Sprints/Jumps/Relays
Bailey Walser, Senior, Merino, Distance
Shaelyn Walton, Freshman, Hoehne, Middle Distance/Jumps
Kayla Zink, Sophomore, Caliche, Sprints