2026 Roster
Antonio, Cadence
Alchesay High School
Antonio made her collegiate debut at the George Kyte Classic on September 2, finishing 52nd in 27:21.5 over 2.5 miles. She followed with a 179th-place finish at the Southern Showcase Open on September 18, running 32:15.9 for 5K.
High School AchievementsCadence Antonio raced for Alchesay High School in Whiteriver, Arizona, where she was a member of the Falcons' Division III state-qualifying cross country team. She brought the most remarkable improvement story of the 2026 class to Coconino: after failing to break 30 minutes in the 5K as a sophomore and junior, she cut nearly 15 minutes in a single year, running 22:18.20 as a senior, and also dropped 57 seconds in the 1600m to 6:34.21. Her prep bests include 1:10.99 (400m), 3:34.05 (800m) and 14:26.82 (3200m), and she raced cross country in all four prep seasons.
Barlow, Nevaeh
Valley Sanders High School
No verified 2026 race results were located for Barlow.
2025 SeasonBarlow opened at the George Kyte Classic on August 30, 2025, finishing 48th in 22:38.6 over 2.5 miles. She did not finish at the Embry-Riddle Invitational on September 6, then placed 35th in the 5K at the Tri-State Challenge on September 26 in 24:39.2. At the NJCAA Region 1 Championships on October 24 she ran 26:34.8 for 5K, and she closed the season at the NJCAA Division II Championships on November 8, finishing 285th in 26:43.3 as the Comets placed 13th as a team.
High School AchievementsNevaeh Barlow raced for Valley High School in Sanders, Arizona. She placed ninth in 25:36.40 at the 2023 2A North Region cross country meet and arrived at Coconino with a high school 5K best of 23:46, according to the Comets' 2025 season preview.
Cunyus, Bailey
Gilbert High School
As a freshman, Cunyus ran 20:46.1 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (49th), recorded a DNF at the Embry-Riddle AZ Invitational (5K), and finished 139th in 24:09.6 for 5K at the Southern Showcase Open.
High School AchievementsBailey Cunyus ran for Gilbert High School, improving more than a minute in the 1600m and 1:56 in the 3200m between her junior and senior seasons. She arrived at CCC with bests of 2:48 (800m), 6:10 (1600m), 13:12 (3200m), and 22:13 (5K). Her cross country results include 23:15.4 for 61st at the 2024 AIA Glendale meet, 26:02.3 at the 2024 Gilbert District meet (2nd among Gilbert juniors), and 23:48.2 at the 2025 Gilbert District meet (6th senior).
Dyer, Lillie
Greenway High School
As a freshman, Dyer ran 19:40.9 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (46th), 25:43.5 for 5K at the Embry-Riddle AZ Invitational (19th), and 21:39.1 for 5K at the Southern Showcase Open (74th).
High School AchievementsLillie Dyer ran for Greenway High School in Phoenix, where she was a multi-sport athlete who also earned a state-qualifying berth in wrestling. She was a member of Greenway's Division III state-qualifying cross country team, took 13th at the 2025 sectional meet to earn second-team all-section honors, and was credited with pacing the girls' team through qualification. As a senior she cut 58 seconds off her 5K, arriving at CCC with bests of 2:30 (800m), 5:48 (1600m), 12:27 (3200m), and 20:47 (5K).
Garcia, Uriah
Wingate High School
As a freshman, Garcia ran 22:52.1 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (50th), recorded a DNF at the Embry-Riddle AZ Invitational (5K), and finished 165th in 27:07.3 for 5K at the Southern Showcase Open.
High School AchievementsUriah Garcia ran for Wingate High School in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, and is a Pueblo of Laguna athlete. She qualified individually for the New Mexico Class 3A state cross country meet, with prep bests of 5K in 21:45.00, 3M in 22:15.45, 200m in 31.50, and 400m in 1:15.65. In 2024 she was 16th at the Patason Amesoli Invitational in 24:33.59. She also played varsity basketball for Wingate.
Johnson, Haley
Flagstaff High School
Johnson started her sophomore season at the Southern Showcase Open, where she started the 5K but did not finish.
2025 SeasonAs a freshman, Johnson raced all four of Coconino's championship meets. She placed 13th at the Tri-State Challenge in 21:01.4 (5K), 61st at the Highlander Invitational in 26:02.8 (6K), and 36th at the Region 1 Championships in 23:18.8 (5K). She closed the season at the NJCAA DII National Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa, finishing 62nd in 21:19.1 as the Comets' second scorer on a team that placed 13th.
High School AchievementsA 2025 graduate of Flagstaff High School, Johnson posted a cross country 5K personal best of 20:37. As a junior she ran a season best of 19:57.90 over 3 miles to finish 8th in the varsity race at the 2023 Four Corners Invitational, and she took 16th at the 2024 AIA Sectional Glendale Heroes meet in 22:46.70. On the track she ran a season best of 2:26.76 in the 800m at the 2024 East Valley Qualifier.
Reid, Jade
Page High School
After one season of cross country at Fort Lewis College, where she posted a 6K personal best of 24:16.4 at the Roadrunners Invitational and raced the NCAA South Central Regional, Reid transferred to Coconino as the headliner of an 18-athlete incoming class. She opened the fall at the George Kyte Classic with a 45th-place finish in 19:20.8 (2.5 miles), then started the Southern Showcase Open 5K but did not finish.
High School AchievementsA 2024 graduate of Page High School, Reid was a four-year top-10 finisher at the Arizona Division III cross country state championships. She arrived at Coconino with a 19:07 5K best (19:07.30 at the 2022 Ojo Rojo Invitational) and track bests of 2:29 in the 800m, 5:19 in the 1600m, and 11:20 in the 3200m, including a 17th-place finish in the 3200m at the 2024 AIA State Championships.
Sloan, Saige
Page High School
Sloan recorded her first collegiate result at the Southern Showcase Open on September 18, finishing 88th in the 5K in 22:01.7.
High School AchievementsSaige Sloan raced for Page High School in Page, Arizona, where she was part of a Division III state-qualifying cross country team and a divisional 1600m qualifier on the track. As a senior she improved 58 seconds in the 5K, 18 seconds in the 800m and 38 seconds in the 1600m, arriving at Coconino with bests of 2:34 (800m), 5:33 (1600m) and 20:40 (5K). She finished sixth in 23:15.80 at the 2024 Lake Powell Invitational.
Coaching Staff
Hunt, Craig
Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
McCabe, Koda
Assistant Coach
Koda McCabe joined the Comets as an assistant cross country coach in August 2021. He plays a major role in the recruiting and academic advising of CCC student-athletes, and also serves the college as an Academic Advisor.
In 2023, McCabe helped guide the men's team to a 10th-place finish at the NJCAA National Championships, the highest finish in school history, and assisted in coaching Ryan Hatch to All-American honors (5th place). During the 2022 season, he helped coach Hayley Burns to an NJCAA national title, Breana Biggambler to All-American honors, and the women's team to 4th place at the NJCAA National Championships.
McCabe brings years of coaching experience at the grade school level, having coached cross country, soccer, and basketball throughout Coconino County. A proud CCC2NAU graduate, he has held multiple roles at CCC including student and SISS Peer Mentor.
Upshaw, Ali
Assistant Coach
Ali Upshaw joined the Comets as an assistant coach for cross country and track & field, working across both the men's and women's programs. She arrives fresh off a standout collegiate career at Northern Arizona University, where she established herself as one of the top distance runners in program history.
At the 2024 Stanford Invitational, Upshaw broke the NAU school record in the 10,000 meters with a time of 32:53.65, earning Big Sky Women's Track Athlete of the Week honors. She went on to win the 2024 Big Sky Conference individual cross country title and competed at the NCAA Championships in both cross country and track, closing her collegiate career with a 10,000m personal best of 32:22.42.
Upshaw's ties to northern Arizona run deeper than her time in Flagstaff. She attended Saint Michael's Indian School, giving her a personal connection to the communities CCC serves. In her first collegiate coaching role, she supports training design, race-day logistics, and the day-to-day development of Comet distance runners.
Gear, Krissy
Assistant Coach
Krissy Gear joined the Comets as an assistant coach for cross country and track & field, working across both the men's and women's programs. A professional distance runner sponsored by HOKA, Gear brings a background racing at the highest levels of the sport — and she lives and trains in Flagstaff, on many of the same trails and at the same altitude as CCC's athletes.
Gear's collegiate career began at Furman University before she transferred to the University of Arkansas, where she earned eight NCAA All-America honors and helped the Razorbacks to the 2021 NCAA indoor team championship.
After turning professional, Gear trained with Flagstaff-based NAZ Elite from 2022 to 2024. She won the 2023 USATF Outdoor national title in the 3,000m steeplechase (9:12.81) and the 2025 USATF 1 Mile Road national title. Her personal bests include 9:12.81 in the steeplechase, 4:03.65 for 1,500m, and 2:00.67 for 800m.
Alongside the rest of the coaching staff, Gear helps build out training plans and mentors Comet athletes through the grind of a full collegiate season.
2025 Roster
Ashley, Deondra
Chinle High School
As a sophomore, Ashley improved across the board. She ran 25:14.6 over 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (53rd), placed 34th at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational in 29:51.3 over 5 miles, and closed her season with a collegiate 5K best of 27:31.6 (41st) at the Tri-State Challenge on September 26 — a 7:47 improvement over her freshman 5K.
2024 SeasonAshley opened her freshman season at the George Kyte Classic on August 31, 2024, finishing 59th in 25:02.4 over 2.5 miles. She placed 32nd in the 5K at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational on September 7 (35:18.4) and ran the 6K at the Highlander Invitational on October 19, finishing 253rd in 31:44.2.
High School AchievementsDeondra Ashley raced for Chinle High School. Her prep marks include a 5K best of 37:56.78 at the 2023 Rick Baker/Hopi Invitational, where she finished 102nd. On the track she clocked personal bests of 1:39.30 (400m), 3:49.30 (800m), 7:33.50 (1600m) and 17:35.30 (3200m).
Barlow, Nevaeh
Valley (Sanders) High School
No verified 2026 race results were located for Barlow.
2025 SeasonBarlow opened at the George Kyte Classic on August 30, 2025, finishing 48th in 22:38.6 over 2.5 miles. She did not finish at the Embry-Riddle Invitational on September 6, then placed 35th in the 5K at the Tri-State Challenge on September 26 in 24:39.2. At the NJCAA Region 1 Championships on October 24 she ran 26:34.8 for 5K, and she closed the season at the NJCAA Division II Championships on November 8, finishing 285th in 26:43.3 as the Comets placed 13th as a team.
High School AchievementsNevaeh Barlow raced for Valley High School in Sanders, Arizona. She placed ninth in 25:36.40 at the 2023 2A North Region cross country meet and arrived at Coconino with a high school 5K best of 23:46, according to the Comets' 2025 season preview.
Bia, Temyra
Chinle High School
Bia transferred to Coconino for 2025. She debuted at the Embry-Riddle Invitational on September 6, finishing 18th in 23:49.4 as the Comets' third scorer, then placed 22nd at the CSN Tri-State Challenge (21:48.9). She ran 27:04.2 for the 6K at the Highlander Invitational (77th), finished 34th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships (22:40.7) and closed at the NJCAA Division II National Championships on November 8, placing 79th in 21:46.6 as the Comets took 13th.
Central Arizona CollegeBefore Coconino, Bia starred at Central Arizona College, where she won the 2023 NJCAA Region 1 individual cross country championship and finished 37th at the NJCAA Division I National Championships. She also placed sixth at the ACCAC Conference Championship in 20:15.0 for 5K.
High School AchievementsTemyra Bia raced for Chinle High School. As a freshman in fall 2019 she won the Bud Davis Invitational girls title (21:43), took third at the Division III Section IV meet (19:46) and finished sixth at the AIA Division 3 State Cross Country Championships (19:25.0). On the track at the 2023 AIA Division IV Championships she placed fifth in the 800m (2:23.67), second in the 1600m (5:13.90) and third in the 3200m (11:27.51).
Davis, Cian
Alchesay High School
She stepped up as a sophomore: 17:41.5 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (11th open), 21:27.27 for 5K at Embry-Riddle (10th), earning ACCAC Athlete of the Week honors, a 5K best of 19:39.2 at the Tri-State Challenge (4th), 23:16.7 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (11th), 9th at the Region I Championships, and 26th at the NJCAA Division II National Championships as Coconino placed 13th as a team.
2024 SeasonDavis ran 18:29.2 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (61st), 22:08.4 for 5K at Embry-Riddle (9th, the first junior-college finisher), 24:34.3 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (181st), and 21:07.4 for 5K at the Region I Championships (10th).
High School AchievementsCian Davis ran for Alchesay High School. Her cross country highlights include winning the 2023 Dishchii'bikoh Invitational in 23:40.7, 8th at the 2022 Window Rock Invitational (24:55.5), 36th at the 2022 Holbrook Invitational (24:21.2), 38th at the 2022 AIA Division III North sectional (23:39.6), and 3rd at Alchesay's 2022 home meet (25:14.8). On the track, she ran 6:27.39 for 1600m (3rd, 2023 Cougar Invitational) and 12:30.16 for 3200m (3rd, 2023 Mogollon Invitational).
Howe, Faylee
Flagstaff High School
Named among the returning sophomore core in the program's 2025 preview, she ran 23:00.8 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (51st) and 24:21.3 for 5K at the CSN Tri-State Challenge (33rd).
2024 SeasonHowe finished 24th in 24:25.4 for 5K at the NJCAA Region I Championships and ran 28:58.2 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (248th). She was one of five Comet women to set a personal best in 2024, recognized at the program banquet.
High School AchievementsFaylee Howe ran for Flagstaff High School in cross country from 2021 through 2023 and in track through 2024. Her personal bests include 24:54.00 for 5K, 23:38.26 for three miles, 6:34.11 for 1600m, and 2:59.00 for 800m. As a senior she was 26th in the open three-mile race at the 2023 Four Corners Invitational (25:19.9).
Johnson, Haley
Flagstaff High School
Johnson started her sophomore season at the Southern Showcase Open, where she started the 5K but did not finish.
2025 SeasonAs a freshman, Johnson raced all four of Coconino's championship meets. She placed 13th at the Tri-State Challenge in 21:01.4 (5K), 61st at the Highlander Invitational in 26:02.8 (6K), and 36th at the Region 1 Championships in 23:18.8 (5K). She closed the season at the NJCAA DII National Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa, finishing 62nd in 21:19.1 as the Comets' second scorer on a team that placed 13th.
High School AchievementsA 2025 graduate of Flagstaff High School, Johnson posted a cross country 5K personal best of 20:37. As a junior she ran a season best of 19:57.90 over 3 miles to finish 8th in the varsity race at the 2023 Four Corners Invitational, and she took 16th at the 2024 AIA Sectional Glendale Heroes meet in 22:46.70. On the track she ran a season best of 2:26.76 in the 800m at the 2024 East Valley Qualifier.
Johnson, Nizhoni
Flagstaff High School
Johnson raced six meets as a sophomore and was a fixture in the Comets' scoring five. She opened with a 73rd-place finish at the George Kyte Classic (20:00.7, 4K), then placed 17th at the Embry-Riddle Invitational (23:36.0, 5K), 21st at the Tri-State Challenge (21:33.9, 5K), 58th at the Highlander Invitational (25:58.5, 6K), and 32nd at the Region 1 Championships (22:36.4, 5K). She closed the year at the NJCAA DII National Championships, placing 136th in 22:40.0 as the team's fourth scorer on a 13th-place Comet squad.
2024 SeasonAs a freshman, Johnson earned a top-five scoring spot for Coconino at the Highlander Invitational. She opened at the George Kyte Classic in 20:18.5 (2.5 miles), took 23rd at the AZ Invitational in 25:26.85 (5K), and placed 20th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships in 22:43.8 (5K).
High School AchievementsA 2024 graduate of Flagstaff High School, Johnson finished 29th in the open division at the 2023 Four Corners Invitational, running 25:42.60 over 3 miles.
Redondo, Leah
Camelback High School
As a sophomore, Redondo raced five meets and was called the team's biggest breakthrough and X-factor in the season preview. She opened with a 55th-place finish in the George Kyte Classic open race (26:09.8), took 29:01.68 at the Embry-Riddle Invitational as the Comets' fifth scorer on a third-place team, placed 38th at the CSN Tri-State Challenge in 25:51.0, and ran 29:14.8 for 97th at the Highlander Invitational. She closed at the Region 1 Championships in 19th place (24:44.5), again the fifth Comet scorer.
2024 SeasonAs a freshman, Redondo made her mark at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships, placing 12th in 21:21.6 (5K) as Coconino's second scorer.
High School AchievementsA 2024 graduate of Camelback High School, Redondo ran 24:52.6 for 5K to place 29th at the Juan Reyes Invitational in fall 2023. She set senior-year personal bests across the distance events from 800m to 5K and was named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Track & Field Team with a 3.55 weighted GPA.
Yazzie, Peyton
Coconino High School
As a sophomore she improved markedly. She placed 30th at the George Kyte Classic on August 30 (19:47.5 over 2.5 miles), her best at the distance, finished 20th at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational on September 6 (24:06.8 over 5 miles), and set a collegiate 5K best of 22:49.9 (28th) at the Tri-State Challenge on September 26. She placed 27th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships on October 24 (24:55.0) and qualified individually for the NJCAA Cross Country Championships on November 8, finishing 213th in 24:19.4.
2024 SeasonYazzie raced three times as a freshman. She finished 41st at the George Kyte Classic on August 31 (20:06.4 over 2.5 miles), placed 20th at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational on September 7 (24:24.5, 5K), and ran the 6K at the Highlander Invitational on October 19, finishing 236th in 27:26.1.
High School AchievementsPeyton Yazzie came to cross country from Coconino High School in Flagstaff, where she played varsity girls soccer before taking up the sport. No public prep cross country results were found for her.
Coaching Staff
Hunt, Craig
Athletic Director; Head Cross Country Coach
McCabe, Koda
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Raff, Ryan
Assistant Cross Country Coach
2024 Roster
Ashley, Deondra
Chinle High School
As a sophomore, Ashley improved across the board. She ran 25:14.6 over 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (53rd), placed 34th at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational in 29:51.3 over 5 miles, and closed her season with a collegiate 5K best of 27:31.6 (41st) at the Tri-State Challenge on September 26 — a 7:47 improvement over her freshman 5K.
2024 SeasonAshley opened her freshman season at the George Kyte Classic on August 31, 2024, finishing 59th in 25:02.4 over 2.5 miles. She placed 32nd in the 5K at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational on September 7 (35:18.4) and ran the 6K at the Highlander Invitational on October 19, finishing 253rd in 31:44.2.
High School AchievementsDeondra Ashley raced for Chinle High School. Her prep marks include a 5K best of 37:56.78 at the 2023 Rick Baker/Hopi Invitational, where she finished 102nd. On the track she clocked personal bests of 1:39.30 (400m), 3:49.30 (800m), 7:33.50 (1600m) and 17:35.30 (3200m).
Davis, Cian
Alchesay High School
She stepped up as a sophomore: 17:41.5 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (11th open), 21:27.27 for 5K at Embry-Riddle (10th), earning ACCAC Athlete of the Week honors, a 5K best of 19:39.2 at the Tri-State Challenge (4th), 23:16.7 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (11th), 9th at the Region I Championships, and 26th at the NJCAA Division II National Championships as Coconino placed 13th as a team.
2024 SeasonDavis ran 18:29.2 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (61st), 22:08.4 for 5K at Embry-Riddle (9th, the first junior-college finisher), 24:34.3 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (181st), and 21:07.4 for 5K at the Region I Championships (10th).
High School AchievementsCian Davis ran for Alchesay High School. Her cross country highlights include winning the 2023 Dishchii'bikoh Invitational in 23:40.7, 8th at the 2022 Window Rock Invitational (24:55.5), 36th at the 2022 Holbrook Invitational (24:21.2), 38th at the 2022 AIA Division III North sectional (23:39.6), and 3rd at Alchesay's 2022 home meet (25:14.8). On the track, she ran 6:27.39 for 1600m (3rd, 2023 Cougar Invitational) and 12:30.16 for 3200m (3rd, 2023 Mogollon Invitational).
Howe, Faylee
Flagstaff High School
Named among the returning sophomore core in the program's 2025 preview, she ran 23:00.8 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (51st) and 24:21.3 for 5K at the CSN Tri-State Challenge (33rd).
2024 SeasonHowe finished 24th in 24:25.4 for 5K at the NJCAA Region I Championships and ran 28:58.2 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (248th). She was one of five Comet women to set a personal best in 2024, recognized at the program banquet.
High School AchievementsFaylee Howe ran for Flagstaff High School in cross country from 2021 through 2023 and in track through 2024. Her personal bests include 24:54.00 for 5K, 23:38.26 for three miles, 6:34.11 for 1600m, and 2:59.00 for 800m. As a senior she was 26th in the open three-mile race at the 2023 Four Corners Invitational (25:19.9).
Johnson, Nizhoni
Flagstaff High School
Johnson raced six meets as a sophomore and was a fixture in the Comets' scoring five. She opened with a 73rd-place finish at the George Kyte Classic (20:00.7, 4K), then placed 17th at the Embry-Riddle Invitational (23:36.0, 5K), 21st at the Tri-State Challenge (21:33.9, 5K), 58th at the Highlander Invitational (25:58.5, 6K), and 32nd at the Region 1 Championships (22:36.4, 5K). She closed the year at the NJCAA DII National Championships, placing 136th in 22:40.0 as the team's fourth scorer on a 13th-place Comet squad.
2024 SeasonAs a freshman, Johnson earned a top-five scoring spot for Coconino at the Highlander Invitational. She opened at the George Kyte Classic in 20:18.5 (2.5 miles), took 23rd at the AZ Invitational in 25:26.85 (5K), and placed 20th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships in 22:43.8 (5K).
High School AchievementsA 2024 graduate of Flagstaff High School, Johnson finished 29th in the open division at the 2023 Four Corners Invitational, running 25:42.60 over 3 miles.
Manygoats, Sierra
Flagstaff High School, Flagstaff, Az
As a sophomore, Manygoats opened at the George Kyte Classic in 45th place (20:59.9, 2.5 miles), ran 28:29.2 at the Highlander Invitational (6K), and placed 25th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships in 24:43.8 (5K). She graduated after the 2024 season and was recognized at the team's November banquet.
2023 SeasonAs a freshman, Manygoats raced a full season for the Comets. She opened at the George Kyte Classic with a 25th-place finish in 18:34.6 (2.5 miles), placed 21st at the ACCAC Championship in 21:38.0 (5K), and ran 25:48.1 for 223rd at the Highlander Invitational (6K). She took 15th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships in 23:13.9 (5K) as Coconino's third scorer on a third-place DII team, then closed the season at the NJCAA DII National Championships in Huntsville, Alabama, placing 93rd in a collegiate 5K best of 21:04.1.
High School AchievementsA Flagstaff High School graduate, Manygoats ran a 5K best of 22:51.4 at the 2021 Fountain Hills Invitational as a junior. She also ran 22:08.0 for 5K at the Four Corners Invitational and finished 5th at the Holbrook Invitational in 22:57.4.
Morgan, Bryanne
Kirtland Central High School
As a freshman, Morgan's documented collegiate debut came at the George Kyte Classic, where she finished 93rd in 23:40.9 (2.5 miles). She was not among the Comets' later-season championship scorers that fall.
High School AchievementsA graduate of Kirtland Central High School in Kirtland, New Mexico, Morgan posted a 5K personal best of 21:41.00 and an 800m best of 2:45.55. She raced at the 2022 New Mexico 4A State XC Championships, finishing 40th in 21:46.72, and competed for Kirtland Central from 2018 through 2023.
Paniagua, Diana
Carl Hayden Community High School
As a freshman, Paniagua opened at the George Kyte Classic in 56th place (23:28.1, 2.5 miles). She started the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational 5K but did not finish, and closed her season at the Highlander Invitational with a 251st-place finish in 29:14.1 (6K). Her collegiate bests were 23:28.1 for 2.5 miles and 29:14.1 for 6K.
High School AchievementsA Carl Hayden Community High School graduate, Paniagua raced the Arizona state cross country championships twice: she finished 146th in 28:02.5 as a junior in 2022 and 147th in 24:07.4 as a senior in 2023, the latter more than three minutes faster. Her 5K personal best of 23:34.63 came in October 2023, and she also ran 24:13.90 at the 2023 Ojo Rojo Invitational.
Redondo, Leah
Camelback High School
As a sophomore, Redondo raced five meets and was called the team's biggest breakthrough and X-factor in the season preview. She opened with a 55th-place finish in the George Kyte Classic open race (26:09.8), took 29:01.68 at the Embry-Riddle Invitational as the Comets' fifth scorer on a third-place team, placed 38th at the CSN Tri-State Challenge in 25:51.0, and ran 29:14.8 for 97th at the Highlander Invitational. She closed at the Region 1 Championships in 19th place (24:44.5), again the fifth Comet scorer.
2024 SeasonAs a freshman, Redondo made her mark at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships, placing 12th in 21:21.6 (5K) as Coconino's second scorer.
High School AchievementsA 2024 graduate of Camelback High School, Redondo ran 24:52.6 for 5K to place 29th at the Juan Reyes Invitational in fall 2023. She set senior-year personal bests across the distance events from 800m to 5K and was named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Track & Field Team with a 3.55 weighted GPA.
Robles, Isabelle
Carl Hayden Community High School
As a freshman, Robles raced the George Kyte Classic at Buffalo Park, finishing 90th in 23:02.4 (2.5 miles).
High School AchievementsRobles came to Coconino from Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix.
Woody, Amber
St. Michaels Indian School
As a sophomore she was the Comets' No. 2 at the George Kyte Classic on August 31 (40th, 20:05.4 over 2.5 miles), ran a fall 5K best of 22:43.7 (19th) against Region 1/ACCAC competition, and placed 230th in the 6K at the Highlander Invitational (27:03.2) as the team's third scorer. She was honored at the program's November 2024 end-of-season banquet.
2023 SeasonWoody raced five times as a freshman. She opened at the George Kyte Classic on September 2 (33rd, 19:24.3 over 2.5 miles), placed 24th at the ACCAC Championship on September 30 (21:42.0, 5K), and ran the 6K at the Highlander Invitational (206th, 25:05.3). She earned All-Region honors with a 13th-place finish at the NJCAA Region I Championships on October 28 (21:50.9) and closed at the NJCAA Division II Championships on November 11, finishing 89th in 20:59.7 — her collegiate best.
High School AchievementsAmber Woody raced for St. Michaels Indian School in St. Michael, Arizona, graduating in 2023. As a freshman she was runner-up at the AIA Division IV Section III sectional (20:33, 5K) and finished fourth at the AIA Division IV state championships (20:00), helping St. Michael repeat as Division IV girls team state champion. Her prep bests include 19:45.11 in the 5K and track bests of 6:11.42 (1600m) and 12:46.33 (3200m).
Yazzie, Peyton
Coconino High School
As a sophomore she improved markedly. She placed 30th at the George Kyte Classic on August 30 (19:47.5 over 2.5 miles), her best at the distance, finished 20th at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational on September 6 (24:06.8 over 5 miles), and set a collegiate 5K best of 22:49.9 (28th) at the Tri-State Challenge on September 26. She placed 27th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships on October 24 (24:55.0) and qualified individually for the NJCAA Cross Country Championships on November 8, finishing 213th in 24:19.4.
2024 SeasonYazzie raced three times as a freshman. She finished 41st at the George Kyte Classic on August 31 (20:06.4 over 2.5 miles), placed 20th at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational on September 7 (24:24.5, 5K), and ran the 6K at the Highlander Invitational on October 19, finishing 236th in 27:26.1.
High School AchievementsPeyton Yazzie came to cross country from Coconino High School in Flagstaff, where she played varsity girls soccer before taking up the sport. No public prep cross country results were found for her.
Coaching Staff
Clarke, Emily
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Hunt, Craig
Athletic Director; Head Cross Country Coach
McCabe, Koda
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Reiss, Annika
Assistant Cross Country Coach
2023 Roster
Begay, Ryanna
Coconino High School; Flagstaff Arizona
Begay returned to cross country in fall 2023 with the Comets, opening at the George Kyte Invitational in front of a home crowd. She did not finish at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational, then placed 40th at the ACCAC Conference Championship in 27:51.0 and 21st at the NJCAA Region I Championships in 25:38.8. The program's roster bio lists her season best of 24:01 at the NJCAA National Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.
High School AchievementsRyanna Begay raced for Coconino High School in Flagstaff, graduating in 2022. She competed in cross country for three seasons and on the track for four, focusing on the 400m and 800m. As a sophomore she finished 103rd at the AIA Division 3 State Cross Country Championships in 23:00.6. On the track she ran 2:36.47 in the 800m for fifth place at the 2022 NPA Skydome Classic.
Biggambler, Breana
Flagstaff High School; Flagstaff, Arizona
As a sophomore she opened with 17:44.7 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (17th), ran 20:21.0 for 5K at the ACCAC Championships (7th), 23:20.2 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (136th), 22:07.0 for 5K at the Region I Championships (14th), and closed with 20:40.2 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships (71st).
2022 SeasonBiggambler ran 19:27.3 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (38th) and 20:26.8 for 5K at the Region I/ACCAC Championships (11th/8th under dual classifications), then finished 10th in 19:41.5 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships to earn All-American honors as Coconino placed 4th as a team.
High School AchievementsBreana Biggambler ran for Flagstaff High School. No verified high school race results were found.
Kennelly-Corrigan, Addison
Cortez High School; Phoenix Arizona
Manygoats, Sierra
Flagstaff High School, Flagstaff, Az
As a sophomore, Manygoats opened at the George Kyte Classic in 45th place (20:59.9, 2.5 miles), ran 28:29.2 at the Highlander Invitational (6K), and placed 25th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships in 24:43.8 (5K). She graduated after the 2024 season and was recognized at the team's November banquet.
2023 SeasonAs a freshman, Manygoats raced a full season for the Comets. She opened at the George Kyte Classic with a 25th-place finish in 18:34.6 (2.5 miles), placed 21st at the ACCAC Championship in 21:38.0 (5K), and ran 25:48.1 for 223rd at the Highlander Invitational (6K). She took 15th at the NJCAA Region 1 Championships in 23:13.9 (5K) as Coconino's third scorer on a third-place DII team, then closed the season at the NJCAA DII National Championships in Huntsville, Alabama, placing 93rd in a collegiate 5K best of 21:04.1.
High School AchievementsA Flagstaff High School graduate, Manygoats ran a 5K best of 22:51.4 at the 2021 Fountain Hills Invitational as a junior. She also ran 22:08.0 for 5K at the Four Corners Invitational and finished 5th at the Holbrook Invitational in 22:57.4.
Stone, Janelle
Coconino High School
Stone raced four times as a freshman. She finished 50th in 22:52.8 over 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic on September 2, placed 253rd in the 6K at the Highlander Invitational (30:26.7) on October 14, and was 22nd in 27:32.0 at the NJCAA Region I Championships on October 28. She closed at the NJCAA Division II Championships on November 11, finishing 223rd in 24:26.2, her collegiate 5K best.
High School AchievementsJanelle Stone raced for Coconino High School in Flagstaff, focusing on the sprints, hurdles and jumps. Her prep bests include 14.24 (100m), 18.84 (100m hurdles), 53.65 (300m hurdles) and 14-3.5 in the long jump, and she placed 10th in the 300m hurdles (54.27) at the 2023 Shadow Ridge Showcase.
Woody, Amber
St. Michaels Indian School
As a sophomore she was the Comets' No. 2 at the George Kyte Classic on August 31 (40th, 20:05.4 over 2.5 miles), ran a fall 5K best of 22:43.7 (19th) against Region 1/ACCAC competition, and placed 230th in the 6K at the Highlander Invitational (27:03.2) as the team's third scorer. She was honored at the program's November 2024 end-of-season banquet.
2023 SeasonWoody raced five times as a freshman. She opened at the George Kyte Classic on September 2 (33rd, 19:24.3 over 2.5 miles), placed 24th at the ACCAC Championship on September 30 (21:42.0, 5K), and ran the 6K at the Highlander Invitational (206th, 25:05.3). She earned All-Region honors with a 13th-place finish at the NJCAA Region I Championships on October 28 (21:50.9) and closed at the NJCAA Division II Championships on November 11, finishing 89th in 20:59.7 — her collegiate best.
High School AchievementsAmber Woody raced for St. Michaels Indian School in St. Michael, Arizona, graduating in 2023. As a freshman she was runner-up at the AIA Division IV Section III sectional (20:33, 5K) and finished fourth at the AIA Division IV state championships (20:00), helping St. Michael repeat as Division IV girls team state champion. Her prep bests include 19:45.11 in the 5K and track bests of 6:11.42 (1600m) and 12:46.33 (3200m).
Yazzie, Talya
Flagstaff High School
Yazzie raced for the Comets as a freshman in 2023. She placed 27th in 34:30.0 over 5K at the Embry-Riddle Arizona Invitational as the Comets took third as a team, and finished 36th in 25:27.0 at the ACCAC Conference Championship as the Comets placed fifth.
High School AchievementsTalya Yazzie raced for Coconino High School in Flagstaff. She competed in the sprints, hurdles and jumps, posting a season best of 1:12.15 in the 300m hurdles (21st) at the 2023 Shadow Ridge Showcase, with prep bests of 1:12.15 (300m hurdles) and 13-3.5 in the long jump. In cross country she finished 12th in 24:30.2 at the October 21, 2022 Holbrook meet.
Coaching Staff
Hunt, Craig
Head Cross Country Coach
Langlais, Raymond
Assistant Cross Country Coach
McCabe, Koda
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Schepper, Olivia
Assistant Cross Country Coach
2022 Roster
Bia, Terrin
Greyhills High School; Tuba City, Arizona
Bia raced for the Comets at the Mesa College XC Jamboree on October 1, 2022, finishing 42nd in the women's 5K in 24:55.4 as the team's seventh scorer while the Comets placed third. The Comets' athletics site noted she took more than three minutes off her previous time.
High School AchievementsTerrin Bia raced for Greyhills Academy High School in Tuba City, Arizona. As a sophomore she finished seventh at the Alchesay XC Invitational on October 5, 2012, running 23:29.5 for 5K. On the track as a junior she competed at the Winslow Invitational in the 400m (1:11.23), 1600m (6:15.44) and 300m hurdles (59.18). She also played guard on Greyhills' girls basketball team.
Biggambler, Breana
Flagstaff High School
As a sophomore she opened with 17:44.7 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (17th), ran 20:21.0 for 5K at the ACCAC Championships (7th), 23:20.2 for 6K at the Highlander Invitational (136th), 22:07.0 for 5K at the Region I Championships (14th), and closed with 20:40.2 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships (71st).
2022 SeasonBiggambler ran 19:27.3 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (38th) and 20:26.8 for 5K at the Region I/ACCAC Championships (11th/8th under dual classifications), then finished 10th in 19:41.5 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships to earn All-American honors as Coconino placed 4th as a team.
High School AchievementsBreana Biggambler ran for Flagstaff High School. No verified high school race results were found.
Burns, Hayley
Bozeman High School; Bozeman, Montana
Burns delivered the most decorated single season in program history: 6th at the George Kyte Classic (16:45.3, 2.5M), 2nd at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational (18:57.0, 5K), 1st at the Mesa College XC Jamboree in a CCC school-record 17:53.4 (5K), 1st at the Region I/ACCAC Championships (18:03.7), and NJCAA Division II national champion in 18:22.8 — the first national title in CCC history — as the Comets placed 4th as a team. She was named West Region and National Athlete of the Year.
High School AchievementsHayley Burns ran for Bozeman High School in Montana (previously Colstrip). She won the 2019 Montana Class B cross country state title as a Colstrip sophomore and finished third at the Montana state meet as a Bozeman senior in fall 2021. Her prep bests included 17:25 for 5K, 4:45 for 1500m, and 2:12 for 800m.
Clarke, Julia
Boulder Creek High School; Anthem, Arizona
Clarke opened her lone Coconino season with 18:18.1 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (27th) and finished 50th in 20:56.7 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Tallahassee, where Coconino placed 4th as a team. She earned an associate of science degree before transferring to the University of Nevada.
High School AchievementsJulia Clarke ran for Boulder Creek High School, class of 2021. She holds the school record in the 5K (18:50), was an Arizona state qualifier in cross country and track, and medaled at the 2020 Arizona State Cross Country Championships. As a freshman in 2017, she placed 2nd at the Peaks Invitational in 22:05.8, helping Boulder Creek to 2nd as a team.
Honahni, Shaelyn
Tuba City High School; Tuba City, Arizona
Honahni ran 22:06.0 at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational (23rd), 22:53.7 at the Mesa College XC Jamboree (31st), 21:47.7 at the NJCAA Region I/ACCAC Championships (19th/14th under dual classifications), and 21:37.7 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships (79th), earning All-Region and All-Conference honors again.
2021 SeasonAs a freshman she was 6th at the ACU Invite (20:21.0), 10th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational with a 5K season best of 20:14.8, 11th at the ACCAC Championships (20:53.5), and 67th in 21:04.5 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships. She earned All-Region and All-Conference honors.
High School AchievementsShaelyn Honahni ran for Tuba City High School, class of 2021. As a junior in fall 2019, she was 2nd at the Bud Davis Invitational (22:43) and 10th at the Division III Section IV meet (20:26), helping Tuba City qualify for the state meet.
James, Whitney
Ganado High School; Ganado, Arizona
James raced five meets as a Coconino freshman: 18:05.5 for 2.5 miles at the George Kyte Classic (23rd), 20:25.0 for 5K at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational (16th), a 5K season best of 20:10.4 at the Mesa College XC Jamboree (14th), 20:31.6 at the NJCAA Region I/ACCAC Championships (12th/9th under dual classifications), and 20:38.0 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships (34th). She earned All-Region and All-Conference honors as the Comet women finished 4th as a team.
High School AchievementsWhitney James ran for Ganado High School, class of 2022. As a sophomore in fall 2019, she was 8th in the three-mile race at the Four Corners Invitational (20:20), 3rd in the 5K at the Window Rock Invitational (21:38), and 6th at the Bud Davis Invitational (23:30).
McCabe, Madison
Sophomore
McCabe transferred to Coconino from Cochise College and raced four meets in the fall 2022 season. She opened at the George Kyte Classic in 56th place (30:48.8, 2.5 miles), then ran a season 5K best of 28:29.0 for 47th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational. She also placed 49th at the Mesa College XC Jamboree (28:54.0, 5K) and finished 40th at the NJCAA Region I and ACCAC Championships (29:54.9, 5K).
McCabe, Niki
Flagstaff High School; Luepp, Arizona
As a sophomore, McCabe opened at the George Kyte Classic in 50th place (22:52.2, 2.5 miles), then ran 24:19.0 for 37th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational and 24:02.9 for 37th at the Mesa College XC Jamboree (both 5K). She placed 31st at the NJCAA Region I and ACCAC Championships in 25:06.1 (5K) and finished 169th at the NJCAA DII XC Championships in 24:24.2 (5K).
2021 SeasonAs a freshman, McCabe opened at the George Kyte Classic in 52nd place (25:45.7, 2.5 miles), placed 35th at the ACCAC XC Championships in 26:21.5 (5K), and took 34th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational in 24:08.3 (5K). She closed the season at the NJCAA DII XC Championships, finishing 154th in a collegiate career best of 23:37.1 (5K).
High School AchievementsA Flagstaff High School graduate, McCabe set prep personal bests of 23:31.46 for 5K and 23:52.30 over 3 miles on the cross country course. On the track she reached 12-3 in the long jump and 25-10.5 in the triple jump.
Scott, Nevaeh
Chinle High School; Chinle, Arizona
As a freshman, Scott placed 15th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational in 20:22.0 (5K), then helped the Comets to a fourth-place team finish at the NJCAA DII XC Championships, placing 39th in 20:45.8 (5K).
High School AchievementsA 2022 graduate of Chinle High School, Scott raced the Arizona state cross country championships three times: she finished 86th in the merged state result in 20:48.04 as a freshman in 2018, 26th in Division 3 in 20:53.4 as a sophomore in 2019, and 19th in the Division 2/3 state championship in 21:14.4 as a senior in 2021.
Coaching Staff
Hunt, Craig
Head Cross Country Coach
Langlais, Raymond
Assistant Cross Country Coach
McCabe, Koda
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Teschner, Breanna
Assistant Cross Country Coach
2021 Roster
Honahni, Shaelyn
Tuba City High School; Tuba City, Arizona
Honahni ran 22:06.0 at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational (23rd), 22:53.7 at the Mesa College XC Jamboree (31st), 21:47.7 at the NJCAA Region I/ACCAC Championships (19th/14th under dual classifications), and 21:37.7 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships (79th), earning All-Region and All-Conference honors again.
2021 SeasonAs a freshman she was 6th at the ACU Invite (20:21.0), 10th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational with a 5K season best of 20:14.8, 11th at the ACCAC Championships (20:53.5), and 67th in 21:04.5 at the NJCAA Division II National Championships. She earned All-Region and All-Conference honors.
High School AchievementsShaelyn Honahni ran for Tuba City High School, class of 2021. As a junior in fall 2019, she was 2nd at the Bud Davis Invitational (22:43) and 10th at the Division III Section IV meet (20:26), helping Tuba City qualify for the state meet.
McCabe, Niki
Flagstaff High School; Luepp, Arizona
As a sophomore, McCabe opened at the George Kyte Classic in 50th place (22:52.2, 2.5 miles), then ran 24:19.0 for 37th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational and 24:02.9 for 37th at the Mesa College XC Jamboree (both 5K). She placed 31st at the NJCAA Region I and ACCAC Championships in 25:06.1 (5K) and finished 169th at the NJCAA DII XC Championships in 24:24.2 (5K).
2021 SeasonAs a freshman, McCabe opened at the George Kyte Classic in 52nd place (25:45.7, 2.5 miles), placed 35th at the ACCAC XC Championships in 26:21.5 (5K), and took 34th at the Vaquero CAMPY Invitational in 24:08.3 (5K). She closed the season at the NJCAA DII XC Championships, finishing 154th in a collegiate career best of 23:37.1 (5K).
High School AchievementsA Flagstaff High School graduate, McCabe set prep personal bests of 23:31.46 for 5K and 23:52.30 over 3 miles on the cross country course. On the track she reached 12-3 in the long jump and 25-10.5 in the triple jump.
Perez, Jasmin
Hopi Jr. Sr. High School; Navajo County, Arizona
Potter, Katlyn
Stevensville High School; Stevensville, Montana
As a freshman, Potter placed 17th at the ACCAC Championships in 21:51.3 (5K) and also raced the NJCAA Region 1 Championships, where Coconino did not field a complete scoring team. The program's history credits her with All-Region and All-Conference honors for the season.
High School AchievementsA 2021 graduate of Stevensville High School in Montana, Potter placed 13th at the Western A Fall Classic in 21:24.67 (5K) as a junior in 2019, then took 26th at the MHSA Class A State XC Championships in 21:10.97 as a senior in 2020.
Coaching Staff
Hunt, Craig
Head Cross Country Coach
McCabe, Koda
Assistant Cross Country Coach
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