The high school portion of the 108th Drake Relays gets started today, and a pair athletes from the Tulip City will be participating in field events this afternoon.

Four-time state qualifier Lizzy Van Manen of Pella Christian will participate in the girls discus finals beginning at 4:00, and Paighton Malek of Pella High will take part in the long jump finals that start at 5:00.

The bulk of the action on the blue oval will take place tomorrow and Saturday, with Pella and Pella Christian well represented in this year’s event.

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