Norwalk Track and Field Teams Begin Outdoor Season

Girls compete at Simpson College, boys travel to Johnston High School

Mar. 24, 2026 at 3:57pm

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Both the Norwalk girls' and boys' track and field teams are kicking off their outdoor seasons today. The Lady Warriors are competing at the Simpson High School Classic, while the Warrior boys will take part in the Johnston High School Boys Invitational.

Why it matters

This marks the start of the outdoor track and field season for Norwalk's programs, which have seen success in recent indoor competitions. The meets will provide an early gauge of the teams' strengths and potential for the upcoming season.

The details

The Norwalk girls' team is facing a 14-team field that includes conference rivals Dallas-Center Grimes and Indianola, as well as other familiar foes. The boys' team will compete against an 8-school field that includes Bondurant-Farrar, Des Moines North, Des Moines Roosevelt, Dowling Catholic, Johnston, North Polk, and Southeast Polk. In recent indoor action, Norwalk senior Kaiden Kunze finished first in the state in the long jump and fifth in the 200-meter dash, while junior Logan Atherton was second in the high jump.

  • The girls' meet at Simpson College begins at 3 p.m. today.
  • The boys' meet at Johnston High School starts at 4:15 p.m. today.

The players

Kaiden Kunze

A Norwalk senior who won the state title in the long jump and placed fifth in the 200-meter dash during the recent indoor season.

Logan Atherton

A Norwalk junior who finished second in the state in the high jump during the indoor season.

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The takeaway

The start of the outdoor track and field season marks an important milestone for Norwalk's programs, which have shown promise in recent indoor competitions. These early meets will provide valuable insight into the teams' strengths and potential for success in the upcoming season.