The Gazette 2017 Girls’ Track and Field All-Area teams
First team
100 meters: Gabbi Chapa, Doherty, sr.-Posted area’s best time of 12.23 at 5A state meet.
200 meters: Olivia Whitaker, Air Academy, jr.-Took second at 4A state meet in 25.09, area’s top time.
400 meters: Lauren Gale, Discovery Canyon, jr.-Missed most of the season with injury, but returned in time to take second at 4A meet in 56.22, area’s top time.
800 meters: Maria Mettler, Air Academy, sr.-Her 2:14.55 captured the 4A state title and was the area’s top time.
1,600 meters: Maria Mettler, Air Academy, sr.-Took second at 4A state meet in 5:04.20, the area’s fastest time.
3,200 meters: Maria Mettler, Air Academy, sr.-Won the 4A state title in 10:47.25, nine seconds better than her nearest competitor.
100 hurdles: Alexis Buckhaults, Cañon City, sr.-Took second at 4A meet in 14.70, fastest among area athletes.
300 hurdles: Mary McCowen, Cheyenne Mountain, sr.-Her 45.79 at the 4A state meet was the area’s top time.
High jump: RaeAnn Queener, The Classical Academy, jr.-Cleared 5-5 at 3A state meet to tie for fourth.
Pole vault: Erika Willis, The Classical Academy, jr.-Set a 3A state meet record when she cleared 12-5 to win gold; tied for state best with 12-8 at Pueblo Twilight.
Long jump: Aaliyah Ricketts, Widefield, so.-Jumped 17-10 to take fourth at 4A state meet, longest jump in the region.
Triple jump: Kiana Jackson, Fountain-Fort Carson, jr.-Took third at 5A state meet, and posted state’s top jump of 37-8 at John Tate Challenge Cup in April.
Shot put: Shaelynn Williams, Mesa Ridge, jr.-Won 4A gold with a throw of 40-10, the area’s top throw.
Discus: Gina Coleman, Fountain-Fort Carson, sr.-Captured third at 5A state meet with a throw of 149-3, third best throw in the state.
Second team
100 meters: Olivia Whitaker, Air Academy, jr.
200 meters: Brittany Fuchs, Calhan, jr.
400 meters: Olivia Whitaker, Air Academy, jr.
800 meters: Layla Almasri, Pine Creek, sr.
1,600 meters: Devon Kroeker, Pine Creek, sr.
3,200 meters: Tatum Miller, Air Academy, fr.
100 hurdles: Kiana Jackson, Fountain-Fort Carson, jr.
300 hurdles: Elinor Enderle, Cañon City, sr.
High jump: Celia Smith, Coronado, sr.
Pole vault: Kristina Willis, The Classical Academy, fr.
Long jump: Trinity Lafromboise, Mesa Ridge, so.
Triple jump: Jaelyn Hershberger, Coronado, jr.
Shot put: Gina Coleman, Fountain-Fort Carson, sr.
Discus: Kiara Olson, Doherty, sr.
Honorable mention
Air Academy-Katelin Gallegos, sr.; Allyson Stanley, sr.; Kamerin Valdes, sr.
Calhan-Anne Shaffer, sr.; Savannah Teetor, jr.
Cañon City-Amanda Ary, sr.; Katie Till, sr.
Cheyenne Mountain-Cassie Lynn Bonner, jr.; Michaela Moore, sr.; Ashlynn Smith, sr.; Ashlyn Ventimiglia, so.
The Classical Academy-Shenna Daum, fr.; Kelsey Eichelberger, jr.; McKenzie Elliott, jr.; Esther Eyberg, fr.; Maria Feldotto, sr.; Katie Flaherty, so.; Audra Frieden, jr.; Hannah Gaona, sr.; Brooke Hoglin, jr.; Erin Percy, jr.; Chantae Steele, so.; Claudia Valenzuela, jr.
Colorado Springs Christian School-Grace Butler, sr.; Julia Ridgway, sr.; Katelyn Sage, sr.; Grace Skinner, sr.
Discovery Canyon-Jenny Hall, sr.; Nyalah Johnson, sr.; Alexandra Palmer, sr.; Liberty Ricca, so.
Doherty-Jordan Thomas, so.
Ellicott-Miranda Garduno, sr.; Kaitlyn Hill, so.
Falcon-Kaitlin Malone, sr.; Hannah Perry, so.
Fountain-Fort Carson-Zaria Joseph, so.; Afrasia Robinson, jr.
Fountain Valley-Faith Chambers, sr.
Harrison-Ereana McCallister, so.; Kaylene Richardson, jr.; Alexa Ware, jr.
Lewis-Palmer-Elizabeth Beagle, jr.
Liberty-Sophia Collins, jr.; Aliyah George, jr.; Katelyn McMoore, fr.; Katie Roth, sr.
Manitou Springs-Alex Riley, sr.; Naomi Stevens, sr.
Mesa Ridge-Kelly Farnham, jr.; Starr Fritsch, sr.; Kori Johnson, jr.
Palmer-Chantey Nelson, sr.
Palmer Ridge-Annalese Edwards, fr.; Caroline Giusti, jr.; Julia Howe, so.; Ave Lewis, jr.; Sophia Lovato, sr.; Nicole Phaneuf, jr.; Isabel Tellez, jr.
Peyton-Jenny Dekker, fr.; Aisha Hammill, jr.; Kaylee Kearse, so.
Pikes Peak Christian-Gabrielle Braithwaite, jr.; Christa Harvey, so.; Kyler Sweat, fr.
Pine Creek-Loryn Blount, jr.; Elaena Murdock, jr.
Rampart-Anthonnette Bishop-Falu, jr.
Sand Creek-Dejah Glover, sr.; Jenna McAllister, sr.
Sierra-Briyana Bunson, jr.; Alexandria Burns, jr.; DaeJuana Rhoads, so.; Gya’ni Sami, so.
St. Mary’s-Jackie Delfeld, sr.; Seneca Hackley, fr.; Hannah McReavy, jr.; Ana Muehlbauer, jr.; Mary Piedad, sr.
Vanguard-Bria Johnson, fr.; Trinity Stevens, so.; Olivia Wren, fr.
Vista Ridge-Karla Delgadillo, jr.; Alexis Dubiel, sr.; Jewel Inlow, sr.; Kaylin King, jr.; Brianne Watkins, jr.
Widefield-Shynesti Johnson, jr.
Woodland Park-Emily Arseneau, so.
Long jump: Aaliyah Ricketts, Widefield, so.-Jumped 17-10 to take fourth at 4A state meet, longest jump in the region.
Pole vault: Erika Willis, The Classical Academy, jr.-Set a 3A state meet record when she cleared 12-5 to win gold; tied for state best with 12-8 at Pueblo Twilight.
100 meters: Gabbi Chapa, Doherty, sr.-Posted area’s best time of 12.23 at 5A state meet.
Discus: Gina Coleman, Fountain-Fort Carson, sr.-Captured third at 5A state meet with a throw of 149-3, third best throw in the state.
Triple jump: Kiana Jackson, Fountain-Fort Carson, jr.-Took third at 5A state meet, and posted state’s top jump of 37-8 at John Tate Challenge Cup in April.
400 meters: Lauren Gale, Discovery Canyon, jr.-Missed most of the season with injury, but returned in time to take second at 4A meet in 56.22, area’s top time.
800 meters: Maria Mettler, Air Academy, sr.-Her 2:14.55 captured the 4A state title and was the area’s top time.
300 hurdles: Mary McCowen, Cheyenne Mountain, sr.-Her 45.79 at the 4A state meet was the area’s top time.
200 meters: Olivia Whitaker, Air Academy, jr.-Took second at 4A state meet in 25.09, area’s top time.
High jump: RaeAnn Queener, The Classical Academy, jr.-Cleared 5-5 at 3A state meet to tie for fourth.
Shot put: Shaelynn Williams, Mesa Ridge, jr.-Won 4A gold with a throw of 40-10, the area’s top throw.
Long jump: Aaliyah Ricketts, Widefield, so.-Jumped 17-10 to take fourth at 4A state meet, longest jump in the region.
Pole vault: Erika Willis, The Classical Academy, jr.-Set a 3A state meet record when she cleared 12-5 to win gold; tied for state best with 12-8 at Pueblo Twilight.
100 meters: Gabbi Chapa, Doherty, sr.-Posted area’s best time of 12.23 at 5A state meet.
Discus: Gina Coleman, Fountain-Fort Carson, sr.-Captured third at 5A state meet with a throw of 149-3, third best throw in the state.
Triple jump: Kiana Jackson, Fountain-Fort Carson, jr.-Took third at 5A state meet, and posted state’s top jump of 37-8 at John Tate Challenge Cup in April.
400 meters: Lauren Gale, Discovery Canyon, jr.-Missed most of the season with injury, but returned in time to take second at 4A meet in 56.22, area’s top time.
800 meters: Maria Mettler, Air Academy, sr.-Her 2:14.55 captured the 4A state title and was the area’s top time.
300 hurdles: Mary McCowen, Cheyenne Mountain, sr.-Her 45.79 at the 4A state meet was the area’s top time.
200 meters: Olivia Whitaker, Air Academy, jr.-Took second at 4A state meet in 25.09, area’s top time.
High jump: RaeAnn Queener, The Classical Academy, jr.-Cleared 5-5 at 3A state meet to tie for fourth.
Shot put: Shaelynn Williams, Mesa Ridge, jr.-Won 4A gold with a throw of 40-10, the area’s top throw.