Natrona's Alesha Lane Signs with New Mexico State

Natrona County High School athlete Alesha Lane will continue her track and field career at New Mexico State in Las Cruces. There wasn't a shortage of schools that were interested in Lane who is the defending 4A state champion in the discus throw with a winning toss of 131 feet 3 inches which was a personal record. Lane took 3rd at state in the shot put going 41 feet 2 inches. She also won the indoor state championship in the shot at 41 feet and a quarter inch. This season, Lane has won the KW Quad meet and the NC Early Bird Meet in both the shot at the discus.

Lane was also named 4A all-state in volleyball as the Fillies qualified for the state tournament. She did not play basketball this season but in the 2019-20 campaign, she was NC's leading scorer and rebounder averaging 13 points and 9 rebounds per game.

New Mexico State is a member of the Western Athletic Conference.