Top Athletes to Watch 2013

Back In 1978, Simplot Games was a small, regional meet with 600 athletes from six, Western states. Today, thirty-five years later, participation includes approximately 2,000 athletes from all over the United States and Canada. Here's a taste of what to see at this years Simplot Games.

Female:

Hannah Cunliffe, 11^th grade, 60 meters, Seattle, WA

Chyna Ries, 11^th grade, long jump and 60 meters, Denver, CO

Kendall Baisden, 12^th grade, 200 meters and 400 meters, Detroit, MI

Summer Harper, 12^th grade, 3200 meters, Lehi, UT

Sadia Ibrahim, 12^th grade, 800 meters, Santa Rosa, CA

Erinn Beattie, 10^th grade, high jump, Ventura, CA

Kendal Gilbert, 11^th grade, 800 meters, Malta, ID

Stamatia Scarvelis, 11^th grade, shot put, Santa Barbara, CA

Ellie Heiden, 11^th grade, 400 meters, Kennewick, WA

 Photo: Hannah Cunliffe

Male:

Ryan Carlson, 12^th grade, high jump, Twin Falls, ID

Austin Mitsch, 12^th grade, 60 meters and 200 meters, Sacramento, CA

Michael Quick, 12^th grade, 1600 meters, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jordan Medina, 12, 400 meter run, Aurora, CO

Daniel Weirich, 12^th grade, shot put, Eads, CO

Ben Saarel, 12^th grade, 3200 meters, Park City, UT

Miller Crawford, 11^th grade, shot put, Riverton, UT

Josh Whitener, 12^th grade, shot put and weight throw, Marietta, GA

Daniel Haugh, 12^th grade, shot put and weight throw, Marietta, GA

 Photo: Austin Mitsch

February 14th-16th, 2,000 athletes will come from across the U.S. and Canada to participate in the 35^th annual Simplot Games. Simplot Games remains the nation’s premier high school indoor track and field event. Sponsored by the J.R. Simplot Company since 1979, the Simplot Games are held at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena in Pocatello, Idaho.

Stay tuned... more event coverage, photos, video will be posted throughout the weekend!!

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