Area track and field teams are entering the homestretch as the state qualifying meets approach next week. Area teams will try to earn bids to the famous Blue Oval at Drake Stadium this Thursday. Pella’s track and field teams head to Gilbert after several years of hosting their home meets. Pella Christian will send their boys and girls to Eddyville. Hear from the Pella and Pella Christian track and field coaches during the Knoxville Hy-Vee Radio Coaches Corner.