Athletes across the Grand Valley were in action Thursday, competing in regional cross country meets across the state.

Central, Palisade, and Grand Junction were all in action in the Class 4A Region 1 meet in Gypsum. All three schools will be sending athletes to the state meet thanks to strong showings.

Central led the way for the D51 schools in both the boys and girls races.

Brothers Broly and Brendyn Watts will both represent the Warriors at the state met, as each finished among the top 15. Broly, who finished fifth, crossed the finish line in 16 minutes, 24 seconds, only 30 seconds behind first-place finisher Jay McDonald of Summit, who finished in 15:52.1. Brendyn, meanwhile, took 12th in 17:01.08.

In the girls race, it was Sage Siegrist finishing best among D51 athletes. The senior

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