Several area schools will be represented at the Iowa State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines this week, with competition running Thursday through Saturday, May 21-23. The meet features athletes from Class 1A through Class 4A, with some competitors looking to defend state titles they have already won, others looking to reclaim hardware from previous seasons, and others chasing their first.
Area schools competing include Van Buren County, Pekin, Sigourney, and Keota in Class 1A; Albia, Centerville, EBF, Cardinal, and Davis County in Class 2A; Fairfield and Oskaloosa in Class 3A; and Ottumwa in Class 4A.
Below is a full breakdown of schedules and competitors by school.
CLASS 1A
Van Buren County
The Warriors enter the state meet with one of the largest contingents of any area school, with multiple automatic qualifiers and several at-large bids across both the boys and girls programs.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Boys 3200 Meter Run Final — 10:10 a.m. — Landry Loeffler (Section 1)
- Girls 4×800 Meter Relay Final — 11:20 a.m. — Rory Philips, Rylee Philips, Gabby Titus, and Kayley Snowgren (Section 2)
- Boys 400 Meter Dash Final — 1:40 p.m. — Lincoln Bainbridge (Section 3)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Boys Distance Medley Relay Final — 9:40 a.m. — Jace Duncan, Lincoln Bainbridge, Kayden Simmons, and Jaren Troxel (Section 3)
- Girls 4×200 Meter Relay Final — 11:00 a.m. — Emma Coffin, Aubrey Loeffler, Aida Troutman, and Ava Loeffler (Section 2)
- Boys 400 Meter Hurdles Final — 12:20 p.m. — Kayden Simmons (Section 2) and Jace Duncan (Section 3)
- Girls 4×100 Meter Relay Prelims — 12:40 p.m. — Emma Coffin, Aida Troutman, Daphny Wells, and Ava Loeffler (Heat 3)
- Boys 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims — 1:50 p.m. — Jace Duncan, Lincoln Bainbridge, Kayden Simmons, and Jaren Troxel (Heat 1)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Girls Sprint Medley Relay Final — 9:00 a.m. — Ali Pedretti, Emma Coffin, Aida Troutman, and Ava Loeffler (Section 1)
- Boys 800 Meter Run Final — 11:05 a.m. — Lincoln Bainbridge (Section 2)
- Girls 1500 Meter Run Final — 2:40 p.m. — Rylee Philips (Section 1)
- Girls 4×100 Meter Relay Final — 3:45 p.m. — If Van Buren County advances out of prelims
- Boys 4×400 Meter Relay Final — 4:30 p.m. — If Van Buren County advances out of prelims
Pekin
The Panthers bring one of the deepest rosters to Drake Stadium, led by Chloe Glosser, who will compete in three individual events, and Anna Hadley, a three-time state champion in the throws looking to add to her stellar senior season.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Girls Shot Put Final — 9:00 a.m. — Kendra Schultz (Flight 1) and Anna Hadley (Flight 2)
- Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims — 9:00 a.m. — Reece Brisby, Abby Guise, Carlie Gambell, and Paislee Coleman (Heat 6)
- Girls 3000 Meter Run Final — 9:40 a.m. — Chloe Glosser (Section 1)
- Boys 4×800 Meter Relay Final — 12:10 p.m. — Mason Dahlstrom, Cody Silvers, Cole Millikin, and Lane Fariss (Section 2)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Girls Discus Final — 9:00 a.m. — Anna Hadley (Flight 2)
- Girls Distance Medley Relay Final — 9:00 a.m. — Brin Lauderman, Addison Smith, Maddy Petrehn, and Chloe Glosser (Section 3)
- Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Prelims — 10:20 a.m. — Paislee Coleman (Heat 3)
- Boys 4×200 Meter Relay Final — 11:30 a.m. — Alijah Brock, Aliyas Brock, Riley Smith, and Nolan Glick (Section 3)
- Boys 4×100 Meter Relay Prelims — 12:55 p.m. — Alijah Brock, Aliyas Brock, Riley Smith, and Nolan Glick (Heat 2)
- Boys 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims — 1:50 p.m. — Alijah Brock, Riley Smith, Nolan Glick, and Lane Fariss (Heat 2)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Boys Sprint Medley Relay Final — 9:50 a.m. — Alijah Brock, Aliyas Brock, Riley Smith, and Nolan Glick (Section 3)
- Girls 800 Meter Run Final — 10:35 a.m. — Chloe Glosser (Section 2)
- Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Final — 11:40 a.m. — If Pekin advances out of prelims
- Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Final — 1:20 p.m. — If Paislee Coleman advances out of prelims
- Girls 1500 Meter Run Final — 2:40 p.m. — Chloe Glosser (Section 1)
- Boys 1600 Meter Run Final — 3:10 p.m. — Cole Millikin (Section 1)
- Boys 4×100 Meter Relay Final — 3:55 p.m. — If Pekin advances out of prelims
- Boys 4×400 Meter Relay Final — 4:30 p.m. — If Pekin advances out of prelims
Sigourney
The Savages are led by Troy Klett, who qualified in four events at the district meet and enters Drake Stadium as one of the top distance runners in Class 1A. The Yates sisters, Addison and Ellie, will also compete.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Girls 3000 Meter Run Final — 9:40 a.m. — Addison Yates and Ellie Yates (Section 1)
- Boys 3200 Meter Run Final — 10:10 a.m. — Troy Klett (Section 1)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Boys Distance Medley Relay Final — 9:40 a.m. — Carson O’Rourke, Aiden Knepper, Brayden Wood, and Troy Klett (Section 1)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Boys 800 Meter Run Final — 11:05 a.m. — Troy Klett (Section 1)
- Boys 1600 Meter Run Final — 3:10 p.m. — Troy Klett (Section 1)
Keota
The Eagles send one competitor to Drake Stadium — Ayden Galindo, who is making the trip back to state for the second time.
Friday, May 22nd:
- Boys High Jump Final — 9:00 a.m. — Ayden Galindo (Flight 1)
CLASS 2A
Albia
The Albia Blue Demons bring one of the larger Class 2A contingents, with multiple individual and relay entries highlighted by the Montgomery sisters and Kael Hutchinson.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Boys Long Jump Final — 2:00 p.m. — Parker Hemann (Flight 1)
- Girls 3000 Meter Run Final — 3:20 p.m. — Mady Montgomery and McKenna Montgomery (Section 1)
- Girls 4×800 Meter Relay Final — 5:00 p.m. — Hannah DeVore, Leilani DeForest, McKenna Montgomery, and Mady Montgomery (Section 1)
- Boys 400 Meter Dash Final — 7:20 p.m. — Kael Hutchinson and Beau Buckingham (Section 1)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Girls Distance Medley Relay Final — 2:40 p.m. — Aliyah Hood, Maniya Autry, Mady Montgomery, and McKenna Montgomery (Section 1)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Boys Sprint Medley Relay Final — 10:02 a.m. — Parker Hemann, Davi Hallack, Kael Hutchinson, and Beau Buckingham (Section 2)
- Girls 1500 Meter Run Final — 2:48 p.m. — McKenna Montgomery (Section 1)
Centerville
The Centerville Redettes and Big Reds send several athletes to Drake, led by Alaina Arnevik in the high jump and 400 meter hurdles and Kayden Rice in the long jump and hurdles.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Boys Long Jump Final — 2:00 p.m. — Kayden Rice (Flight 1)
- Girls Shot Put Final — 2:00 p.m. — Taya Belloma (Flight 1)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Prelims — 4:20 p.m. — Kayden Rice (Heat 1)
- Girls High Jump Final — 4:30 p.m. — Alaina Arnevik (Flight 1)
- Girls 400 Meter Hurdles Final — 5:40 p.m. — Alaina Arnevik (Section 2)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Final — 1:35 p.m. — If Kayden Rice advances from prelims
EBF
The EBF Rockets are represented at state by Lacey Taylor, who competes in three events, and Emmett Holohan in the hurdles.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Girls 100 Meter Dash Prelims — 6:30 p.m. — Lacey Taylor (Heat 3)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Prelims — 4:00 p.m. — Lacey Taylor (Heat 3)
- Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Prelims — 4:20 p.m. — Emmett Holohan (Heat 3)
- Girls 400 Meter Hurdles Final — 5:40 p.m. — Lacey Taylor (Section 2)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Girls 100 Meter Dash Final — 12:55 p.m. — If Lacey Taylor advances out of prelims
- Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Final — 1:20 p.m. — If Lacey Taylor advances out of prelims
- Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Final — 1:35 p.m. — If Emmett Holohan advances out of prelims
Cardinal
The Cardinal Comets are represented by Bristol Albert in the throws and Makayla Crosby in the high jump.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Girls Shot Put Final — 2:00 p.m. — Bristol Albert (Flight 1)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Girls Discus Final — 2:00 p.m. — Bristol Albert (Flight 1)
- Girls High Jump Final — 4:30 p.m. — Makayla Crosby (Flight 1)
Davis County
The Davis County Mustangs bring a large group to Drake Stadium across multiple events and relays.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims — 2:40 p.m. — Victor Milder, Mark Fraise, Mason Bernand, and Brekk Nelson (Heat 1)
- Boys 4×800 Meter Relay Final — 5:50 p.m. — Camron Hubbartt, Brock Brineger, Gavin Shively, and Jeronn Bennett (Section 1)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Boys High Jump Final — 2:00 p.m. — Talan Cramer (Flight 1)
- Girls Discus Final — 2:00 p.m. — Gabby Prevo (Flight 1)
- Boys 400 Meter Hurdles Final — 6:00 p.m. — Mark Fraise (Section 2)
- Girls 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims — 7:00 p.m. — Journey Al-Khanfar, Bradi Houston, Ally Batterson, and Claire Garland (Heat 1)
- Boys 4×400 Meter Relay Prelims — 7:40 p.m. — Hank Bulechek, James Drummond, Cason Young, and Mark Fraise (Heat 3)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay Final — 12:10 p.m. — If Davis County advances out of prelims
- Girls 4×400 Meter Relay Final — 4:05 p.m. — If Davis County advances out of prelims
- Boys 4×400 Meter Relay Final — 4:30 p.m. — If Davis County advances out of prelims
CLASS 3A
Fairfield
The Trojans are led by Eli Zillman, a returning state champion in the high jump, and Spencer McCready, who will compete in the long jump and hurdles. The boys relay corps also makes the trip to Des Moines.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Boys High Jump Final — 2:00 p.m. — Eli Zillman (Flight 1)
- Girls Discus Final — 2:00 p.m. — Elyse Setterstrom (Flight 1)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Boys Long Jump Final — 2:00 p.m. — Eli Zillman (Flight 1) and Spencer McCready (Flight 2)
- Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Prelims — 4:30 p.m. — Spencer McCready (Heat 1)
- Boys 4×200 Meter Relay Final — 5:25 p.m. — Eli Hoffman, Voss Richardson, Dayson Workman, and Ethan Bisgard (Section 1)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Boys Sprint Medley Relay Final — 10:13 a.m. — Eli Hoffman, Voss Richardson, Dayson Workman, and Ethan Bisgard (Section 1)
- Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Final — 1:35 p.m. — If Spencer McCready advances out of prelims
Oskaloosa
The Oskaloosa Indians send several athletes and relays to Drake, led by Tierney Carter, who will compete in four events across all three days.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Girls 400 Meter Dash Final — 7:10 p.m. — Tierney Carter (Section 3)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Girls Distance Medley Relay Final — 3:00 p.m. — Monica Hundley, Alyssa Sheets, Delaney Harbour, and Kennedy Wright (Section 1)
- Girls Long Jump Final — 4:30 p.m. — Delaney Harbour (Flight 1)
- Girls 400 Meter Hurdles Final — 5:50 p.m. — Tierney Carter (Section 3)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Girls Sprint Medley Relay Final — 9:25 a.m. — Monica Hundley, Vivian Bolibaugh, Delaney Harbour, and Tierney Carter (Section 3)
- Girls 800 Meter Run Final — 10:50 a.m. — Tierney Carter (Section 2)
CLASS 4A
Ottumwa
The Ottumwa Bulldogs are represented at state by Delilah Subsin in the throws, Jordin Mayson in the hurdles and relays, and Charlie Morgan in the shot put.
Thursday, May 21st:
- Girls Discus Final — 9:00 a.m. — Delilah Subsin (Flight 2)
- Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims — 9:20 a.m. — Jordin Mayson, Blythe Schmidt, Evelyn Lipp, and Amaka Chukwumezie (Heat 3)
Friday, May 22nd:
- Girls Shot Put Final — 9:00 a.m. — Delilah Subsin (Flight 2)
- Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Prelims — 10:30 a.m. — Jordin Mayson (Heat 3)
- Boys Shot Put Final — 11:30 a.m. — Charlie Morgan (Flight 2)
- Girls 400 Meter Hurdles Final — 12:10 p.m. — Jordin Mayson (Section 2)
Saturday, May 23rd:
- Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Final — 11:40 a.m. — If Ottumwa advances out of prelims
- Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Final — 1:20 p.m. — If Jordin Mayson advances out of prelims
