FORT DODGE, Iowa | Nine weeks ago, Pleasant Valley's girls track and field team hugged, cried and hoisted its first state championship trophy in 23 years.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. | Vermillion's Nick Jensen captured the Class A shot put state title by half an inch here Friday.

Weightlifting and dance may not seem like they go together, but for East senior Elizabeth Bohlmann it was the perfect combination.

ORANGE CITY | The feeling of setting a Class 3A state track meet record in the 4x400 relay still hasn t sunk in for Katie Landhuis.

DES MOINES | MOC-Floyd Valley seniors Alexis Conaway and Katie Landhuis closed out their prep track careers in style with a new meet record at the Iowa State Track and Field Championships.

DES MOINES | It s been a strong athletic school year thus far for boys sports at West Lyon High School.