2026-27 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
Prep: Helped the Niwot Cougars to win the state championships in both his junior and senior seasons (2025-26) after placing second in his freshman and sophomore teams… Was part of the team’s state championship squad in the 4x400-meter relay as a senior… Also finished eighth in the 300-meter hurdles while qualifying for state in the triple jump and 110-meter hurdles… Earned all-state honors… Set personal-best marks of 50.39 (400m), 14.48 (110 Hurdles) and 45-1 (triple jump) as a senior… Scored 4,799 points in the decathlon to finish 10th at the 2025 Great Southwest Classic… Had finished fifth in the 300 hurdles at the CHSAA State Championships that year… Also earned a wide variety of academic awards and honors as a leading member of Niwot Jazz Band and Orchestra.
Personal: Is undecided upon a major but has interests in music and business… Could see him being in the field of creative marketing… Son of Jamie and Torrey Staton… Has three older siblings— Olivia Poland, Zion Acosta and Maysie Dominguez… Is a musician and plays and produces music… Enjoys fashion and outdoorsy activities.
Why I Chose CMU: “It was the best decision for me considering location, cost, and athletics and I feel like it is going to be a great place for me to develop as an athlete and as a person.”
