Panorama Girls Track and Field Season Kicks Off in Ames

The Panthers look to build on last year's success with a veteran-led squad.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:19pm

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The Panorama High School girls track and field team will open their 2025-26 season tomorrow at the Iowa Association Track Coaches Indoor Championships in Ames. The Panthers are led by a strong group of four seniors, including Almiranda Burnett, Ella Carico, Mary Fett, and Ava Thompson, along with two juniors and a mix of underclassmen. Head coach Greg Thompson, who has led the program for over 30 years, is focused on seeing his athletes improve throughout the season and achieve personal bests.

Why it matters

Track and field is a point of pride for the Panorama community, and the girls team has consistently been one of the school's strongest athletic programs. A successful indoor season could set the stage for a competitive outdoor campaign and continued excellence for the Panthers.

The details

The Iowa Association Track Coaches Indoor Championships will feature close to 50 schools competing at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center in Ames. Panorama's veteran-led squad will look to build on their achievements from last season and continue their tradition of developing top-tier talent.

  • The 2025-26 Panorama girls track and field season will open tomorrow, March 13, 2026.
  • The Iowa Association Track Coaches Indoor Championships are scheduled for 4:30 PM on March 13, 2026.

The players

Greg Thompson

Panorama's head coach for over 30 years, known for developing talented track and field athletes.

Almiranda Burnett

One of four senior leaders on the Panorama girls track and field team.

Ella Carico

One of four senior leaders on the Panorama girls track and field team.

Mary Fett

One of four senior leaders on the Panorama girls track and field team.

Ava Thompson

One of four senior leaders on the Panorama girls track and field team.

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What they’re saying

“We just want to see them get better in each and every meet that we go to. We do a really good job of keeping track of personal records, and we reward them if they get personal records, so that's our goal is to continue to improve week to week to week, and obviously if we do that, then every kid should be happy with their performance.”

— Greg Thompson, Head Coach

What’s next

The Panthers will look to carry their momentum from the indoor season into the outdoor campaign, which typically runs from late March through early June.

The takeaway

Panorama's girls track and field program has a long history of excellence, and this year's veteran-led squad is poised to continue that tradition. With a focus on individual improvement and personal bests, the Panthers are set up for another successful season that could culminate in postseason success.