Braden Shaw
Gallatin track and field tied for the boys team title and finished second on the girls side last year. Bozeman is seeking its first team title since 2019.
Bozeman senior Kellen Harrison, Bozeman junior Kash Embry and Gallatin senior Jack Repscher earned all-state and first team all-conference honors on the boys side. Gallatin sophomores Jada Davis and Ave Odegard were named all-state and first team all-conference for the girls.
“I don't think it's fully set in. But it definitely feels good to know that I'm going to play on the collegiate level.” - Gallatin senior Dylon Poulin
“We got to figure out what our people can do best and really let that play out come those Saturdays in the fall." - Montana State head coach Brent Vigen
Neil placed first with a time of 8:47.96, running the second mile in 4:13.76. This marks Neil's first national title after previously finishing second at Nike Outdoor Nationals and third at Nike Cross Nationals last year.
“Everybody says that they want to go get a title, but only a few teams can actually go get it done. I'm just happy that I got to be a part of one that could." - Gallatin senior Jack Repscher
“It was an amazing season for them. A lot of growth this year, a lot of good things. I think that's the biggest thing is just continue to be on that path, continue to grow on that path.” - Gallatin head coach Taylor Cummings
“You never know in a lifetime if you have a chance to be at a stage like this, to play for a championship. We're going to live in the moment. We're going to take advantage of our opportunity." - Gallatin head coach Michael Claxton
“We are a great team. We've got great players. And we have to realize that we need to be ready to go (Saturday).” - Gallatin head coach Taylor Cummings