Sierra Williams's habit of being out in front of the sprints has earned her a track and field scholarship at Florida State University. Colorado Track XC file photo.
Several top-tier Colorado high school athletes have indicated verbal commitments in advance of the opening of the National Letter of Intent Signing Period beginning on February 1. We take a moment here to profile several of those athletes:
Caroline Braun, Mullen High School to University of Northern Colorado
Personal Bests
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1600 Meter Run 5:22.24
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800 Meter Run 2:21.92
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5K Cross Country 19:21.00
2011/2012 Highlights
30th, 4A State Cross Country (20:28)
19th, Liberty Bell (19:21)
13th, 4A State 800 (2:22.55)
4th, Centennial League Meet 800 (2:21.92)
Scott Carter, Elizabeth High School to University of Wyoming
Personal Bests
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110 Meter Hurdles 14.84
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60 Meter Hurdles 8.38
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60 Meter Dash 7.63
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Long Jump 21-2.75
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Triple Jump 47-11.5
2011/2012 Highlights
2nd, Air Force Indoor Invitational Triple Jump, 47-11.5
1st, Air Force Indoor Invitational 60 Meter Hurdles, 8.38
2nd, Fort Collins Track Club Invitational Long Jump, 21-2.75
1st. Jeffco 4A League 110 Hurdles, 14.84
Karina Ernst, Thompson Valley High School to Syracuse University
Personal Bests
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1600 Meter Run 4:58.91
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3200 Meter Run 11:22.74
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800 Meter Run 2:12.94
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One Mile Run 4:55.69
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5K Cross Country 18:14.13
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2011/2012 Highlights
10th, NXN-SW Cross Country, 18:14.13
3rd, 4A State Cross Country, 18:59.73
2nd, St. Vrain Invitational 800, 2:12.94
2nd. Liberty Bell 1600, 4:58.91
Sam Lewis, Boulder High School to Oregon State University
Personal Bests
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1600 Meter Run 5:12.17
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3200 Meter Run 11:03.38
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800 Meter Run 2:22.33
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5K Cross Country 18:15.80
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2011/2012 Highlights
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6th, 5A State Cross Country, 19:09.15
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3rd, 5A State 3200, 11:06.99
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National Junior Women Snowshoe Champion (2011)
Gavin McHenry, Chaparral High School to US Air Force Academy
Note: McHenry was recruited foremost to play football, but also has a green light for track and field
Personal Bests
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100 Meter Dash 10.57
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200 Meter Dash 21.21
2011/2012 Highlights
2nd, 5A State 100, 10.57
4th, 5A State 200, 21.59
1st (Prelims), Liberty Bell 200, 21.21
Kaylee Packham, Loveland High School to Brigham Young University
Personal Bests
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100 Meter Hurdles 14.48
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100 Meter Dash 12.38
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200 Meter Dash 25.19
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300 Meter Hurdles 42.69
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60 Meter Hurdles 9.19
2011/2012 Highlights
1st, 5A State 300 Hurdles, 42.69
3rd, 5A State 100 Hurdles, 14.48
5th (Prelims), 5A State 200, 25.19
Gus Waneka, Thompson Valley High School to Colorado State University
Personal Bests
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1600 Meter Run 4:27.84
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3200 Meter Run 9:43.41
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5K Cross Country 15:21.65
2011/2012 Highlights
5th, NXN-SW, 15:21.65
2nd, 4A State Cross Country, 16:31.32
3rd, Runners Roost of Fort Collins 3200, 9:43.41
Sierra Williams Cedaredge High School to Florida State University
Personal Bests
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100 Meter Dash 12.19
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200 Meter Dash 25.33
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400 Meter Dash 57.84
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60 Meter Dash 7.78
2011/2012 Highlights
3rd, Air Force Indoor Invitational 200, 25.52
5th, Air Force Indoor Invitational 60, 7.78
1st, 3A State 100, 12.19
2nd, 3A State 200, 25.33
Ty Williams, Telluride (Norwood) High School to University of Kansas
Personal Bests
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1600 Meter Run 4:27.17
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3200 Meter Run 9:30.88
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5K Cross Country 15:26.00
2011/2012 Highlights
12th, Foot Locker Midwest, 15:26
1st, 2A State Cross Country, 16:26.03
2nd, 2A State 3200, 9:30.88
1st, Tiger Invitational 1600, 4:27.17