DCSD Athletes Head to State Track Meet

Students from across the district have qualified to compete against the best in Iowa, IGHSAU/IHSAA State Track and Field Championships. The three-day event kicks off May 22 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Congratulations to Our 2025 State Track Qualifiers:

Central Girls

• 4x100 Meter Relay | Nazayda Bloch, Benie Toko, Jada Boston, Claire O'Melia

• 4x200 Meter Relay | Nazayda Bloch, Ellie Linehan, Benie Toko, Claire O'Melia

• 4x800 Meter Relay | Sloane Moeller, Cameron Shumpert, Joley Sullivan, Dylan Moeller

• Distance Medley Relay | Amiyah Dollison, Jada Boston, Joley Sullivan, Dylan Moeller

• 100 Meter Dash | Claire O'Melia

• 200 Meter Dash | Claire O'Melia

• 800 Meter Run | Joley Sullivan

• 1500 Meter Run | Joley Sullivan, Dylan Moeller

North Girls

• 400 Meter Hurdles | Natalie Lord

Central Boys

• Shuttle Hurdle Relay | Caden Phillips, Benny Jacobsmeier, Logan Cruse, KJ Wright

• Distance Medley Relay | Alex Ingram, Hezekiah Taliafero, Braxton Helstrom, Tyler Ryan

• 110 Meter Hurdles | KJ Wright

West Boys

• Discus & Shot Put | Nolan Dempsey

• 110 Meter Hurdles | Brady Belz, Florent Amegatse

North Boys

• 400 Meter Hurdles | Joseph Tensley

• 4x200 Meter Relay | Christian Shorter, Cunnel Burrage, Jakobe Worrels, Mason Bogan

• 800 Sprint Medley Relay | Christian Shorter, Cunnel Burrage, Mason Bogan, Joseph Tensley

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Event Details

The IGHSAU/IHSAA State Track Meet runs May 22–24, 2025, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. You can find full schedules, heat sheets, and ticket information at the following links:

• State Track Meet Schedule & Info (IGHSAU/IHSAA)

• Live Stream the Meet (via NFHS Network)