New Mexico Cross Country Countdown Series
#4 Cleveland Storm
Cleveland enters this season as they have been for the past several years which is a force among 5A. The Storm returns with Leah Futey to lead the charge now a senior and All-State performance since the start of her prep career. Also back for the Storm are Naomi St. Clair (16th in 2021), Eliana Rivera (25th in 2021), and Marina Wiedeman (21st in 2021). They will face a challenge from rival Rio Rancho as they return just as strong with more recent state titles to their credit. Certainly not to be forgotten are the defending state champions in Volcano Vista that may have their best championship running to come this season. The road to November will consist of plenty of opportunities for Cleveland to show off their talent as they will be at all the big matchups starting with hosting the Cleveland Invite on August 27th. Rely on the Storm to be in the mix as they take on the best from District 1-5A.
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5A Girls
2021 State Finish: 3rd
State Titles: 2011, 2015, 2017
Individual State Titles: Malia Gonzales (2011, 2012) Amanda Mayoral (2015, 2016, 2017) Leah Futey (2019)
2022 Cleveland Rankings
| New Mexico Ranking | #4 |
| 5A Ranking | #3 |
| District 1-5A Ranking | #2 |
Top Returning Runners
| Name | Grade | Personal Best (5K) | Best State Finish |
| Sr | 17:48 | State Champion (2019) | |
| So | 20:21 | 16th (2021) | |
| Sr | 20:31 | 25th (2021) | |
| Sr | 21:06 | 21st (2021) | |
| Jr | 22:15 | N/A | |
| So | 22:59 | N/A | |
| So | 23:02 | N/A |