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Utah Indoor track & field has become a right of passage in Utah with more athletes competing each year. Entering 2009 prep athletes will have access to an entire season schedule as they pursue individual UHSTCA State Championships. Please visit the UHSTCA website for more information. |
| Indoor Circuit | Date | Location |
| USU Indoor Clinics | Jan 2, 2009 | Utah State University |
| USU Indoor Meet | Jan 10, 2009 | Utah State University |
| BYU Indoor Meet | Jan 16, 2009 | Brigham Young University |
| WSU Indoor Meet | Jan 23, 2009 | Weber State University |
| Kearns Indoor Meet | Jan 31, 2009 | Kearns Ice Oval |
| UHSTCA Indoor | Feb 6, 2009 | Kearns Ice Oval |
| Simplot Games | Feb 19, 2009 | Pocatello, Idaho |
| NSIC Nationals | Mar 13-15, 2009 | New Balance Track & Field Center |
| NIN Nationals | Mar 13-15, 2009 | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston |
Utah Indoor Season Preview
Girls Sprints: Gone are the dominant Stewart sisters however, a new crop of runners are looking to make a mark. Among those Taylorsville junior Dominique Thompson who finished 2nd at last years UHSTCA Indoor State Championships and UHSAA Outdoor State Championships. Thompson has been dangerously close to the 12 second barrier for 100 meters and is expected to battle with division rival Bailee Whitworth of Viewmont for the 60 meter dash crown. Senior Jerica Wilson of Fremont the season favorite over the quarter is the top returner from a year ago. Others to watch: Kealia Ohai, Alta; Amanda Alston, Bonneville; Sydni Samuels, Altamont; Jessica Maviano, Bountiful
Boys Sprints - Davis senior Ryan Avery seeks to repeat as Indoor State Champion over 60 meters. He will battle with Syracuse standout Tyrell Yardley, the two have sub 7 second potential. Skyline senior Jeff Daw is the top returner from last years state championship over 200m but should expect stiff competition from Avery, Yardley, and a much improved Timpview senior Tyler Goodwin. Others to watch: Tyler Conrad, Bingham; Brayden Brunson, Delta
Girls Distances - Looking to be a premier event for Utah with All-American freshman Danielle Menlove leading the way. Coming into the season having placed 3rd at last years indoor national championships mile (4:55) as an eight grader, Menlove is expected to be the runner to beat. Hot on her heals will be Skyline senior Shalaya Kipp and defending Indoor State Champion Candace Eddy of Davis HS. Over 800 meters, Eddy is the top returner from last years championship but should face competition from Skyline freshman Rachel Webb and Kearns senior Sarena Ostberg. Ostberg and Webb have each dipped under the 2:15 barrier outdoors. Others to watch: Kelsy Brown, Mountain View (800m); Chloe Calton, Ogden (800m/1600m); Sarah Callister, Ogden (1600m); Brooke Hodson, Timpanogos (1600m)
Boys Distances - Timpview senior Jonathan Nelson leads the way in the distances. Elijah Rono of Wasatch Academy is much improved from a year ago, Davis senior Seth Gutzwiller, Rono and Nelson could lead the way to the individual state championship. The most improved cross country runner from a year ago Benjamin Johnson should contend for both the 1600m and 3200m crowns. Runners to watch: Franco Montes, Ogden (800m); Josh Schrewsbury, Kearns (800m); Jacob Barton, Ogden (1600m/3200m); Benjamin Johnson, Orem (1600m/3200m)