Pella Track and Field Teams Open Spring Season

Boys competed at UNI on Monday, girls set to begin today

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Pella High School's track and field teams kicked off their spring seasons this week, with the boys competing at the annual Dickinson Relays at the University of Northern Iowa on Monday and the girls set to begin their season today in Cedar Falls.

Why it matters

Track and field is a popular spring sport in Iowa, with many schools fielding competitive teams. Pella High School has historically had strong track and field programs, and the start of the new season marks an exciting time for the community.

The details

On Monday, a limited number of Pella boys track and field athletes competed at the Dickinson Relays, with top results including a 3rd place finish in the 1600 meters by Canaan Dunham and a 7th place finish in the 4x400 meter relay. The Pella girls team will open their season today in Cedar Falls before both the boys and girls teams compete at the IATC Indoor Championships at Iowa State University on Thursday.

  • The Dickinson Relays at the University of Northern Iowa were held on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • The Pella girls track and field team will begin their season today, March 11, 2026.
  • Both the Pella boys and girls teams will compete at the IATC Indoor Championships at Iowa State University on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Caiden Johnston

A Pella High School track and field athlete who placed 6th in the 60 Meter Hurdles at the Dickinson Relays.

Grant Finken

A Pella High School track and field athlete who placed 16th in the 60 Meter Hurdles at the Dickinson Relays.

Nathaniel Ligman

A Pella High School track and field athlete who placed 14th in the 400 Meters at the Dickinson Relays.

Canaan Dunham

A Pella High School track and field athlete who placed 3rd in the 1600 Meters at the Dickinson Relays.

Pella High School

A high school located in Pella, Iowa that fields competitive track and field teams.

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What’s next

Both the Pella boys and girls track and field teams will compete at the IATC Indoor Championships at Iowa State University on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The start of the spring track and field season is an exciting time for Pella High School and its community, as the boys and girls teams look to build on their past successes and compete at a high level throughout the season.