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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