Nist and Farnsworth Go Out on Top, Armstrong’s Future Looks Bright

Highland senior Dallin Farnsworth gets out fast during the start of the Idaho High School Cross Country State Championships 5A boys race at Eagle Island State Park on October 29, 2011. Farnsworth posted the fastest time of the meet (15:40.58) on the way to winning his second individual state title. (Gregg Mizuta)

Highland senior Dallin Farnsworth gets out fast during the start of the Idaho High School Cross Country State Championships 5A boys race at Eagle Island State Park on October 29, 2011. Farnsworth posted the fastest time of the meet (15:40.58) on the way to winning his second straight individual state title.

Bishop Kelly senior Emily, Kuna's Sierra Manzer and Jerome's Mikesell Clegg lead the pack during the first mile of the Idaho High School State Cross Country Championships 4A girl's race at Eagle Island State Park on October 29, 2011. Nist posted the fastest time of the meet (18:34.98) on the way to winning her third individual state title. Manzer finished second (19:00.62) and Clegg third (19:11.12). (Gregg Mizuta)

Bishop Kelly senior Emily, Kuna’s Sierra Manzer and Jerome’s Mikesell Clegg lead the pack during the first mile of the Idaho High School State Cross Country Championships 4A girl’s race. Nist posted the fastest girl’s time of the meet (18:34.98), won her third individual state title and lead her team to its third straight team title. Manzer finished second (19:00.62) and Clegg third (19:11.12).

The crowd cheers on Pocatello freshman Elijah Armstong as he apporaches the finish line on his way to winning the 4A title during the the Idaho High School Cross Country State Championships at Eagle Island State Park on October 29, 2011. Armstrong's winning time, 15:55.27, was the second fastest of the meet. (Gregg Mizuta)

The crowd cheers on Pocatello freshman Elijah as he apporaches the finish line on his way to winning the 4A title during the the Idaho High School Cross Country State Championships. Armstrong’s winning time, 15:55.27, was the second fastest of the meet.

Another great state meet. Congratulations to all the teams, athletes, and coaches for making it to the big show. Another year of outstanding performances and competition.

Thanks for stopping by to take a look. To see more images from the state meet in the Cross Country – 2011 State Meet photo gallery. -Gregg

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