Numerous local athletes qualified for state at district track and field meets last night.

To qualify, a runner, thrower, or jumper has to place 1st or 2nd to earn an automatic bid.

Pella had 28 entries earn trips to the state meet between the boys and girls, and they each took first place at their district meet. Knoxville had seven entries, Pella Christian had eight, PCM had 10, Pleasantville had seven, and Twin Cedars had two among their boys and girls teams.

The 2017 State Track and Field meet will be held Thursday, May 18th through Saturday, May 20th at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Tune into KNIA/KRLS for live updates from state track.

Find more details from last night’s meets under Today’s Local Sports.