With our live coverage from Drake Stadium in Des Moines, we caught up with several area athletes after their races on the final day of the event.

Indianola’s Girls Sprint Medley Relay team of Leah Blake, Grace Giofreddi, Aryss Forbes and Bailey Blake

Pella 800 meter runners Caroline McMartin and Tirzah Wittenberg

PCM’s Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of Morgan Uhlenhopp, Megan Cowman, Chelsea Bird and Margo Chipps

Indianola’s Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of Anna Young, Avery Howe, Ellie McCombs, Rayna Sickels

Pella’s Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of Nolan Clayberg, Brandon Winegardner, Gabe Thomas and Jordan Buma

Melcher-Dallas 1,600 meter runner Emery Sage

Pella Middle School students who are volunteering at this year’s state meet

Melcher-Dallas 1,500 meter runner J’Lyn Knutson

Knoxville 800 and 1,500 meter runner Katie Keitges

Pleasantville’s Girls 4×100 meter relay team of Emilee Smith, Sam Entiger, Rae Spicher, Kelsey Pelzer

Pella & Pella Christian’s Girls 4×100 meter relay teams of Metsje Miller, Roselande Vanderhoff, Evie Armstrong and Emily McMartin (Pella) & Erica Nikkel, Chloe Morgan, Mary Kate Bandstra and Avey Amelse (Pella Christian)

Pella’s Girls 4×400 meter relay team of Ashley Blommers, Emily Holterhaus, Elsie Thoreson and Caroline McMartin