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Herriman's Lucy Biles and Provo's Chase Heiner were named the girls' and boys' Track and Field Athletes of the Year by Gatorade this week.

Both were the first track athletes to ever win the prestigious award from their respective schools. The award recognizes athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field.

Biles, a 5-foot-7 senior who has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track at the University of North Carolina, won the 800-meter run at the Class 5A state meet and led the Mustangs to the state championship. She also placed second in the 1,600 meters, third in the 3,200 meters and ran the anchor leg on Herriman's winning sprint medley relay. Her season-best clocking of 10:18.94 in the 3,200 at the Arcadia Invitational in california ranked as the the nation's 10th best time in 2015.

"Lucy Biles has been probably the most consistent and clutch distance runner in Utah over the last few years," said Riverton track coach Chase Englestead. "Lucy hates to lose. That type of competitiveness is part of the equation that needs to be there for a great athlete."

In addition to her running, Biles maintained a 3.48 grade point average in the classroom. She has volunteered on behalf of a school anti-bullkying campaign and as part of multiple community-service initiatives in association with her church youth group.

The 5-foot-10, 165-pound Heiner won the 200-meter and 400-meter runs, the latter time of 47.70 ranked as the nation's No. 62 performance among prep competitors. He also set the state record in the 200 with a time of 21.35. Provo finished 11th in Class 4A.

Heiner, who will compete starting next year at Utah Valley University, has maintained a 3.25 grade point average. He spent the first semester of his senior year planning and teaching a freshmen class on techniques for a successful high school experience. He also has volunteered locally as a youth football coach and as part of multiple community-service initiatives in association with his church.

"Chase is a committed and dedicated athlete," said Provo head coach Phil Olsen. "He takes the time and uses available resources to complete quality workouts helping him to reach his goals."

— Tom Wharton