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Had a standout rookie season ... returns to school after solid summer training ... had a strong start to the 2006 season and will be counted on to be at the top of the pack.
2006: Took 27th (22:53.1) in spite of a foot injury at the MWC Championships ... did not race at the NCAA Regional meet ... led the Utes as their top finisher in the season's first five meets ... paced the team at the Reno Chase Race (second, 15:15), BYU Autumn Classic (sixth, 19:00), Bobcat Invitational (13th, 17:54), the Utah Fall Twilight (fifth, 22:54) and the Chilie Pepper Invitational (74th, 22:13). ,p>
High School: First team all-conference in cross country in 2005 ... named to the Washington senior all-star team ... two-time cross country and track and field team MVP ... took fourth at cross country regionals with a personal best in the 5k (18:39) ... finished 14th at the cross country state meet ... took sixth in the 3200m (10:57) at the state track meet... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Daughter of Romel W and Susan Mackelprang ... both parents are graduates from the U. ... intends to major in biology ... born Feb. 2, 1988.