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The Knoxville Track and Field Squads head to Pella for the class 3A State Qualifier today. The young Panther girls are looking forward to today’s meet with goals of qualifying for the Blue Oval. Coach Michael Splavec tells KNIA/KRLS Sports they have steadily improved this season.

The boys also hope to get several events and individuals to the State Meet. Kieren Nichols is in the hunt for three events, the 100, 200, and 400 meter dashes, while the Panthers’ 4×400 meter relay, another event Nichols is in, is ranked 2nd going into tonight’s action. Coach Eric Kellar is feeling optimistic about his team’s chances of qualifying several events.

Tonight’s action from Pella High School starts at 4:00 with field events, and 4:30 with running events.

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