Top Montana high school athletes set to compete at Simplot Games

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Pocatello, Idaho – Several of Montana’s top high school athletes are ready to compete at Simplot Games, the nation’s premier high school track and field event, in Pocatello, Idaho, February 14-16. Simplot Games brings together some of the top high school athletes in the country for a weekend of intense competition and fun.

This year’s top athletes representing Montana include:

§ Patrick Casey, 3200 meter run

(Laurel)

Patrick was the 2007 class A champion in the 1600- and 3200 meters. He was also a member of the championship 1600 meter relay team. His seeded time of 9:36 would have placed him first in the 2007 Simplot Games. Patrick will be a major contender for the gold at the 2008 Simplot Games.

§ Lindsey Hall, 60-meter hurdles and triple jump

(Missoula)

Lindsey was the runner up in the 2007 state meet AA in the 100 meter hurdles.

§ J.J. Harrington, 200 meter dash

(Great Falls)

The sophomore’s seeded time of 22.4 would have placed him in the top 8 at the 2007 Simplot Games.

§ Kassie Krian, 60-meter hurdles

(Helena)

With a seeded mark of 8.6, this senior is expected to be a contender in the race for a medal. Last year in the 2007 Simplot games, this mark would have placed her in the top five.

Simplot Games is the nation’s premier high school track and field event. More information is available at www.simplotgames.com.

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