One wasn’t enough.

The Powell High School cross country team awarded two boys and two girls its team MVPs for the 2015 season.

Senior Brandon Anderson and freshman Alan Merritt shared the honor for the boys, while sophomore Emma Andreasen and junior Teo Faulkner were named co-MVPs on the girls’ side. The awards were voted on by the Panther runners.

“That really makes it nice to see what they’re thinking with their own classmates and teammates,” PHS head coach Cliff Boos said. “It’s a tough thing to do, to pick certain kids out but they’re very appropriate, this year especially I thought.”

Boos said each MVP impressed him in their own way.

Anderson, a transfer from Illinois, excelled once he got used to the elevation, “And then from the middle of the season through he really got acclimated.”

Merrit’s work ethic helped him hit the ground running in his first year.

“Just all business,” Boos said. “Great at practice and at training. I’m really looking forward to having him, as he’s only a freshman.”

Andreasen, the girls’ top runner in nearly every race, entered the year in mid-season form.

“She just worked so hard all summer ... and you could really see the results,” Boos said. “She just started out in good shape.”

Faulkner overcame nagging injuries to be near the top of the standings each week.

“This year, near the end of the season she really felt like she could (run to her potential), so it was nice to see her run without all the complications,” Boos said.

Junior Tucker Prante, a martial arts student in his first year of cross country, was named the boys’ most improved.

“Some of that work ethic really slides over to cross country,” Boos said. “I’m glad the kids appreciated how well he improved throughout the season.”

Sophomore Emily Sweet was most improved for the girls.

“She could see it as something really worthwhile to work for, she was really consistent about trying to improve and trying to get better,” Boos said.

Senior Lexee Craig, who also struggled with injuries, was named most inspirational girl.

“This year, she was able to run competitively in pretty much all the meets but really wasn’t at 100 percent health,” Boos said. “In spite of all that, she did consistently work out, tried alternative workouts, and hung in there the whole season.”

Senior Alex Aguirre was the most inspirational boy.

“This was the first year he was able to run and compete in all the meets consistently,” Boos said. “So nice to see that senior leadership that’s been there all these years in cross country.”

Boos said it’s encouraging to see so many underclassmen excel in the sport and be recognized for their work.

“They just did really well. Continued to improve, continued to support one another,” Boos said. “We only lost two senior boys and two seniors girls. So I think it will bode well for our teams.”