wes kirton - cross country coach of the year 2023, 2024
Wes Kirton - Canyon High
Why Honored: Longtime boys cross country coach at his alma mater, Kirton led the Eagles to the 2022 Class 4A state title in dominating fashion. Canyon won with 40 points, easily being out La Feria, which had 107 points. Three of Kirton's athletes ended in the top 12. Kirton and his team ended the season undefeated.
In 2023, Kirton once again led the Eagles to a Class 4A state title. The team ended the meet with an astonishing 56 points, easily overtaking runner up La Feria's 105 points. Three of Kirton's runners ended in the top seven overall.
