Indianola and Norwalk athletes are headed to the state track and field meet after their top finishes at their district qualifier in Waukee Thursday afternoon.

Indianola’s Emily Naughton had a stellar night taking a first place finish in the 800m and 1500m, and anchoring the distance medley team’s first place finish. Both the Indians boys and girls squads qualified five automatic events to the state meet.

The Norwalk boys squad qualified nine events and finished second as a team to advance, while the girls were led by Claire Farrell winning the 100, 200, and 400m, and a part of the sprint medley team as they got five events qualified.

Both schools also await the announcements of the at-large bids, which take the 12 fastest times and distances that did not finish first or second. The state meet will take place at the Drake Blue Oval next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.