USATF Montana’s Grass Roots/Youth Program recently announced its top track & field and cross-country athletes for 2022. Lead by our Youth Chair, Jesse Zentz the Association strives to offer competitive excellence and engagement for youth athletes of all abilities and skill. Recipients were determined based on competition in their specific age division at the Association, Regional and National Championship levels:
2022 Track & Field Athlete of the Year
8-n-Under Division: 9-10 –Division: Girls - Julia VanPernis, Helena Novas Girls - Nara Kauffman, Helena Novas Boys - Kruze Todorovich, Helena Novas Boys - Quinn Longcake, Helena Novas 11-12 Division: 13-14 Division: Girls - Peyton Poole, Bozeman Track Girls - Allison Gama, Mountain West Track Boys - Tyse Todorovich, Helena Novas Boys - Connor Haines, Helena Novas 15-16 Division: 17-18 Division: Girls - Madilyn Todorovich, Helena Novas Girls - Logan Todorovich, Helena Novas Boys - Porter Gibbs, Unattached Boys - Carson Steckelberg, Bozeman Track
2022 Cross Country Athlete of the Year