Smoky Hill High School Cross Country: Welcome

Welcome to our Smoky Hill High School Cross Country Page!

Summer 2008 Important Dates:

July 2nd - 1st day of summer mini-camp @ 8:00 am at Smoky Hill Activities area. This is where fitness for the season begins! We will meet each weekday morning for running, stretching, strength training and some fun events!

July 22nd - Tuesday, July 22nd was our 3rd annual ascent of Gray's and Torrey's Peaks (14ers). Most bagged Grays, and many bagged Torreys as well! See pictures under "Photo Albums."

July 28-31 - High Altitude Camp in Grand Lake. We had 17 athletes who achieved new heights in their running! See pictures under "photo albums."

August 11 - 1st day of official practice. Please complete your athletic check-in process.

2008 T-Shirt and Spirit Pack: Under "Links" button - click and order your shirt, hoodie, or other gear. Please keep the front design uniform for 2008. We are a team!

Whether you have run before or not, come join our team and experience the fun of getting fit, while discovering how to tap into that limitless well of strength that lies inside each one of us. Our runners come from all walks of Smoky Hill student life; we have had a class officer, 2 valedictorians, IB students, multi-sport athletes, drama students, musicians, skateboarding lovers, and one student who invented "Nillihc!" However, after one season of training, racing, and sharing our gifts with one another, we all become a part of the Smoky Hill Cross country family!

One of my favorite running quotes is: "Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of a runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and spiritual limitations when he runs. He learns that personal commitment, sacrifice and determination are his only means to betterment. Runners get promoted only through self-conquest."

While you are here, visit the "Albums" link on the left to see pictures of our team in training, having pasta parties, and experiencing life through our awesome sport! Also check the Message Center and Links pages for information and news.



-Coach Manley

Smoky Hill Cross Country     All Time List-Female 

Athlete                                     Time                 Course                                     Year

3 mile

1. Debbie Schrier                     18:55               Sterling                                    1978

2. Tricia McPhilomy                 19:08               State (Pueblo)                          1978

3. Lisa Hren                             19:52               State (Pueblo)                          1978                                                                           

5k by individual

1. Katelyn Kaltenbach              17:24               C. Springs, S. Diego                 2003

2. Keara Sammons                   17:26               FLMW (Kenosha, WI)            2005

3. Megan Kaltenbach               17:36               Liberty Bell                               2002

4. Morgan Schulz                     17:38               State (C. Springs)                     2003

5. Lori Fitzgerald                      17:55               Expo Park                                1984

6. Leah Avila                            18:20               State (C. Springs)                     2003

7. Michelle Sloan                      18:35               Expo                                        1987

8. Erin Stratton                         18:37               State (C. Springs)                     2003

9. Christie Harshbarger             18:38               Pueblo Invite                            1994

10. Kristin Shern                       18:41               State (Pueblo)                          1989

 5k overall

1. Katelyn Kaltenbach              17:24               FL Nat’s (San Diego)               2003

2. Katelyn Kaltenbach              17:24               State (C. Springs)                     2003

3. Keara Sammons                   17:26               FLMW (Kenosha, WI)            2005

4. Katelyn Kaltenbach              17:29               FLMW (Kenosha, WI)            2003

5. Megan Kaltenbach               17:36               Liberty Bell                               2002

6. Keara Sammons                   17:36               GAXCF (Charlotte)                 2005

7. Morgan Schulz                     17:38               State (C. Springs)                     2003

8. Megan Kaltenbach               17:40               Liberty Bell                               2000

9. Katelyn Kaltenbach              17:42               Liberty Bell                               2003

10. Megan Kaltenbach             17:44               Northglenn Open Spaces          2001

Smoky Hill Cross Country    All Time List-Male 

Athlete                                     Time                 Course                                     Year2 mile        

1. Wes Ashford                        9:56                 Poudre                                     1976

2. Bill Kramer                           10:06               Poudre                                    1976

3. Steve Mullarkey                   10:14               Poudre                                     1976

4. Blake Pridgen                       10:15               Kettering Park                          1976

5. Doug Nelson                        10:25               Poudre                                      1976                                                                                            

3 mile        

1. Dan Brown                           14:52               TAC Nat’s (Kansas City)         1978

2. Greg Keith                           15:09               Expo Park                                1980   

3. John Budd                            15:10               TAC Nat’s (K.C.)                    1978

4. Wes Ashford                        15:19               State (Pueblo)                          1977

5. Jerry Gillespie                       15:21               Sterling                                     1978

5k by individual

1. Ryan Deak                           14:58               Liberty Bell                               2003   

2. Brent Vaughn                       15:14               Liberty Bell                               2002

3. Mike Bakker                        15:48               Expo Park                                1992

4. Keith Nielsen                        15:56               Expo Park                                1988

5. Matt Caldwell                       16:00               Liberty Bell                               2007

6. Grant Duin                            16:02               Regionals (Expo Park)              2005               

7. Jason Clark                          16:03               Expo Park                                1987

8. David Koeppel                     16:05               Northglenn Open Spaces          2001

9. Eiger Erickson                      16:08               Regionals (Expo Park)              2005

10. Greg Keith                         16:09               Liberty Bell                               1980

1. Ryan Deak                           14:58               Liberty Bell                               2003

2. Ryan Deak                           15:04               State (C.Springs)                      2003

3. Ryan Deak                           15:13               FL Nat’s (San Diego)               2003

4. Brent Vaughn                       15:14               Liberty Bell                               2002

5. Ryan Deak                           15:14               FLMW (Kenosha, WI)            2003

6. Brent Vaughn                       15:30               Northglenn                               2002

7. Brent Vaughn                       15:33               State (Kent Denver)                 2002

8. Brent Vaughn                       15:33               Northglenn                               2001

9. Ryan Deak                           15:43               Northglenn                               2003

10. Brent Vaughn                     15:45               Liberty Bell                               2001

11/27/05  JJB