Standout athletes from the Front Range League Conference Meet

Haley Rockwell • May 7, 2017

Beginning on Wednesday, May 3 and concluding on Friday, May 5, the Fossil Ridge High School track and field team competed in the Front Range League Conference Meet at French Field. The boys team placed third overall with a total of 86 points and the girls team placed fifth with a total of 66.5 points.

The standout athletes that represented the Fossil Ridge team in their events by placing in the top four include: Jared Brannen, Luke Brannen, Collin Aslor, Aaron Hargis, Kyle Biehl, Sheridan Davis, Tanner Robinson, Destiny Butler and Sarah Eastwood.

Luke Brannen pushes to pull ahead of Loveland hurdler in the 110 meter hurdles. Photo Credit: Austin Humphreys

The Brannen brothers have been the hurdlers to watch this season as they consistently place in the top six. In the 110 meter hurdles, Luke Brannen placed first with a time of 15.25 and his brother Jared Brannen placed fourth with a time of 15.47. The two also both compete in the 300 meter hurdles. Jared Brannen placed first in this event with a time of 40.15 and Luke Brannen trailed closely behind, finishing second with a time of 40.62. The brothers continually push each other and that shows in their performances.

Another male hurdler that placed second in the 110 meter hurdles is Collin Aslor. He finished with a time of 15.30, closely behind Luke Brannen. The three athletes dominated in this event and completely represented the talent at Fossil Ridge.

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In the field events for the boys, Fossil Ridge had a placer in high jump and a placer in shot put. Aaron Hargis placed second in high jump, clearing the height of 6-02.50. Kyle Biehl also placed second, but in shot put, throwing a distance of 50-03.50.

On the girls side, the hurdlers also dominated. Fossil Ridge had an athlete that placed in all three hurdle events: 110 meters, 200 meters and 300 meters. Sheridan Davis placed third in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 15.25, Tanner Robinson placed fourth in the 200 meter hurdles with a time of 15.30 and Destiny Butler placed fourth in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 15.47.

The girls relay teams also made an appearance in the top four placings. The 4×400 meter relay team and the 4×800 meter relay team placed fourth, the 4×400 had a time of 4:10.10 and the 4×800 had a time of 9:53.53.

Sarah Eastwood flies in the triple jump. Photo Credit: Austin Humphreys

Sarah Eastwood was the only field event athlete from Fossil Ridge that placed in the top four. She jumped 35-10.00 to earn her second place for the triple jump.

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Haley Rockwell, Sports Editor

Senior Haley Rockwell is a dynamic character in the Fossil Ridge setting, bringing many dimensions to Etched in Stone as well as everything else she is involved in. Her in-depth athletic background enables her to contribute accurate stories on the many sports teams that compete for Fossil, making her leadership of sporting event coverage on the Etched in Stone publication crew. “I’m an athlete, so I’m involved in a lot of sports, and I think that gives me an advantage writing about it since I’m so passionate about it”, she said. As an ambitious soccer player, talented photographer, and member of the journalism program for the past three (now four) years , dedication is definitely a quality that Haley never fails to bring to the table. In fact, her hard work and dedication has earned her commitment to the University of Northern Colorado for soccer, where she is thinking about majoring in business with a minor in journalism. “Journalism has been a big part of my life for the past four years, so I want to continue to pursue it if I can!” she exclaimed.

Apart from being involved in journalism, athletics, and demanding academics, Haley is very interested in the arts. Alongside photography, she also finds peace in the relaxing qualities that drawing offers. “If I need something to escape from the stress of school and soccer, I’ll go draw instead”, she explained. The subject that she most frequently captures in her artwork are wolves, which she considers to be her personal spirit animal. A lover of animals, Haley also has a black cat at home named Shay. She is the oldest of two sisters, and knows very well the responsibilities of taking the lead and making crucial decisions. Haley’s talents are bound to pave a pathway that will take her far, no matter where she chooses to travel. Her strong sense of individuality, hard work, and passion are essential tools that will lead her to a bright and prosperous future.