Prep Track and Field- The spring season has been a mixed bag of beautiful nights allowing for school records to be set and an onslaught of storms that end the meet before it has even had a chance to start.
Nevertheless, the 2026 State Track and Field meet is now only a month away with the three-day event running Thursday, May 21st, through Saturday, May 23rd. But, to earn a spot you have to compete at the state qualifier on Thursday, May 14th, with no more than 24 qualifiers for any event.
Here’s a look at where our local teams will be competing.
Class 1A
Heading off to Region 10 in Sigourney will be Danville, New London, Van Buren County, WACO, Wapello, and Winfield-Mt. Union. For Class 1A, the top place winner in each event plus the next 14 best statewide performances will advance.
Class 2A
Tipton will host Columbus, Mediapolis, and West Burlington/Notre Dame for Region 7.
Class 3A
Mt. Pleasant will have a familiar playing field with Fairfield, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Washington, and Burlington plus Solon and Clear Creek Amana will join the other members of the Southeast Conference.
Classes 2A and 3A will have the top two place winners in each event plus the next eight performances statewide advance to state.