Alamosa's Ethan Merrick: A Close Call at State Cross Country

Alamosa High School's Ethan Merrick secures second place at the state cross country meet with a time of 16:06.9, just 12 seconds behind the winner. The sophomore, driven to win, plans to compete again next year and focus on track in the spring.

Team Standings

• Boys' Team: Alamosa finished in fourth place overall, with contributions from other runners.
• Girls' Team: Alamosa took sixth place, led by Hannah DeLaCerda with a 16th place finish.

Top Performers from the San Luis Valley

• Class 2A: Shae Romero of Monte Vista was the top female runner, finishing in third place.
• Del Norte's Boys' Team: Finished in fifth place, led by Mads Kreutzer.

The State Meet Experience

The state meet was a high-stakes event with many teams and runners competing. It's an opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and push their limits. Running is a challenging sport, but these athletes demonstrated dedication and hard work.