Culpepper and Reading finish one-two at state championships

Niwot star Cruz Culpepper capped off his sensational 2018 season by taking first overall at the Class 4A state championships, held Oct. 27 in Colorado Springs.

Despite struggling “a bit” during the hilly second mile, the junior finished in 15 minutes, 48 seconds to claim his first-ever individual state title.

“I didn’t have my best day, but I felt solid,” Culpepper said about his performance.

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