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Pella Boys Win IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships; Girls Place 6th
Pella track and field teams have strong showings despite roster limitations
Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:02pm
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Pella's track and field teams had impressive finishes at the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Indoor Championships on Thursday. The Dutch boys team won the overall title by just half a point, while the girls team placed 6th out of 36 scoring schools with 32 points. Several Pella athletes medaled in individual and relay events despite missing some key contributors expected to return for the outdoor season.
Why it matters
Pella's track and field programs have a long history of success, and these results show the teams' continued competitiveness even with some roster limitations. The indoor championships serve as an important precursor to the outdoor season, where the Dutch will look to build on these performances.
The details
The Pella boys team won the overall title by just half a point, with several standout individual and relay performances. On the girls side, Pella placed 6th overall, led by medalists in events like the 800m, 1500m, 3000m, and shot put. While the teams were missing some key contributors expected back for the outdoor season, the Dutch still managed to earn multiple medals and qualify athletes for prestigious meets like the Drake Relays.
- The Iowa Association of Track Coaches Indoor Championships took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
The players
Caiden Johnson
A Pella boys track and field athlete who placed 2nd in the 60m hurdles.
Logan VanDenBroek
A Pella boys track and field athlete who placed 5th in the 60m hurdles.
Jonah Ebersole
A Pella boys track and field athlete who placed 8th in the 800m.
Canaan Dunham
A Pella boys track and field athlete who won the 3200m event with a Drake Relays Blue Standard time.
Owen Kettler
A Pella boys track and field athlete who placed 2nd in the long jump.
What’s next
The Pella track and field teams will now shift their focus to the outdoor season, where they will look to build on their strong indoor performances and compete for state titles.
The takeaway
Pella's track and field programs continue to be among the best in the state, with the boys team winning the indoor title and the girls team placing 6th despite missing some key contributors. These results demonstrate the depth and competitiveness of both the boys and girls teams, setting the stage for an exciting outdoor season.
