Sept. 2, 2010 – Greeley, CO – 2 miles The University boys (3A preseason #8 coaches poll) dominated the competition, putting three in the top five. Garrett Coles won the individual title to pace the way for UH. University placed 8th at least year’s state meet, and only lost one senior off that squad, but return their #1, 2, 3, 4, 6 from that meet. For the girls, the individual race was led by Mercy Bowen (Brush) most of the way. Shelby Brow (Erie) began the race around tenth just before the mile, then moved her way up into contention. Bowen and Brow neared the finish chute side-by-side, with Brow edging ahead for the victory over the final twenty meters. Mackenzie Eberhart (Erie) also finished in the top five, as Erie won the team title. Erie moved up to 4A this year after finishing 9th at state last year in

3A. BOYS’ RESULTS: TEAM: University, 20; Brush, 54; Frontier Academy, 57; Eaton, 59; Weld Central, 63; Erie, 72; Platte Valley, 102; Valley, 154; Strasburg, 163; Machebauf, 179; Northridge, 198; Yuma, 204

INDIVIDUAL: 1. Garrett Coles, University, 10:38; 2. Anthony Rios, Brush, 10:59; 3. Chris Buhler, University, 11:03; 4. Ryan Connor, Erie, 11:04; 5. Daniel Eberhard, University, 11:21; 6. Adam Rhodebeck, Weld Central, 11:29; 7. Gregory Mares, Brush, 11:30; 8. Frank Knafec, Brush, 11:31; 9. Isaac Algeria, Platte Valley, 11:32; 10. Cash Merritt, Eaton, 11:36

GIRLS’ RESULTS: TEAM: Erie, 36; Frontier Academy, 47; Brush, 48; Strasburg, 77; University, 84; Platte Valley, 104; Yuma, 105; Machebauf, 115; Eaton, 119; Northridge, 170; Valley, 198; Weld Central, 205

INDIVIDUAL: 1. Shelby Brow, Erie, 13:07; 2. Mercy Bowen, Brush, 13:08; 3. Jill Martin, Eaton, 13:16; 4. Victoria Milano, Brush, 13:19; 5. Mackenzie Eberhart, Erie, 13:26; 6. Ariel Andrews, Yuma, 13:29; 7. Casey Kupang, Strasburg, 13:30; 8. Melanie Burton, Yuma, 13:30; 9. Taylor Bancroft, Frontier Academy, 13:36; 10. Katy Faulkner, University, 13:39