Lewis-Clark State College cross country coach Mike Collins has announced the addition of two freshmen runners to next year’s squads. 

Jake Miller, a senior at Moffat County High School in Craig, Colo., and Kelsie Eggers, a senior at Deary High School, have both signed letters-of-intent to run for the Warriors this fall. 

Miller is coming off a strong senior year in cross country.  He finished eighth at the state championship in the 4A classification, the second largest in Colorado. 

“He has run in the low 16-minute range for 5 kilometers, but what you have to realize that these times are all at elevation, so times that already look good look even better,” Collins says.  “He has earned all-conference in cross country three times and an honorable mention for all-state for both cross country and academics.  He is very committed to his running and we are looking forward to having him on the team this fall.” 

Eggers has been a standout athlete at Deary. She holds the school record in both the 1,600 and 3,200, and was a three-time MVP and two-time captain in basketball, and an MVP and a two-time captain in volleyball. She also was busy with school activities, serving as the president of the Business Professionals Association, senior class secretary, and Homecoming Queen this past year. 

“We are excited to have her with the program,” Collins says.  “She has been actively involved in many different activities in high school and has never really focused on her running year round, so once we see that happen I think she could be a very big surprise to many.  Obviously a well rounded young lady and we are looking forward to all that she will bring to the team.”