Ames-Area Schools Send 122 Athletes to 2026 Iowa State Track and Field Meet
Seven high schools in the Ames Tribune area have collectively qualified 122 athletes for the 2026 Iowa high school state track and field championships. The qualifiers were announced by the IGHSAU and IHSAA on May 15, with the state meet scheduled for May 21-23 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Ames High School contributes 34 athletes across 25 events. The Ames girls' team is particularly prominent, with 20 individuals competing in 16 events, including qualifications in all seven relay categories. Notable performances include the girls' shuttle hurdle relay team, featuring Angelica Attinger, Shelby Esslinger, Elia Varghese, and Sophia Hatcher, who posted the fifth-fastest qualifying time. The article highlights that some relay lineups may change before the final competition as coaches optimized entries during the district meets in Indianola. The report underscores the strong regional representation and competitive depth of the Ames-area programs heading into the state championships.
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