Junior thrower Kolcie Bates was unsure if she would be able to continue her throwing career with a collegiate track and field program.
As an underclassman at Weiser High School, Bates initially received little attention due to the small size of her hometown.
“I wasn’t sure that I was going to be able to throw in college,” Bates said. “Being from a small town, there’s not much opportunity.”
But after several strong showings during her senior year, Bates garnered some regional recognition.
Boise State recruited her, as well as Brigham Young and a multitude of community colleges after she won back-to-back Idaho State Championships in discus throwing.