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Local Schools Shine at IATC Indoor Track Championships
Central College also sees strong performances at NCAA Division III events
Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:50am
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The Class 2A session of the IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships saw several strong showings from local schools, with Pella Christian Girls finishing 4th, PCM 20th, PCM Boys tied for 12th, Pella Christian tied for 25th, and Pleasantville 30th. Meanwhile, Central College's women's track and field team placed 9th, the men's team tied for 24th after Day 1 of the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships, and the men's wrestling team was 16th after Day 1 of the NCAA Division III Championships.
Why it matters
The IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships and NCAA Division III Championships are important events that showcase the talent and hard work of student-athletes from the local area and across the country. These results demonstrate the strength of the athletic programs at Pella Christian, PCM, Pleasantville, and Central College.
The details
In the Class 2A session of the IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Pella Christian Girls finished 4th, PCM placed 20th, the PCM Boys tied for 12th, Pella Christian tied for 25th, and Pleasantville came in 30th. At the NCAA Division III level, Central College's women's track and field team placed 9th, the men's team tied for 24th after Day 1, and the men's wrestling team was 16th after Day 1.
- The IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships took place on March 13, 2026.
- The NCAA Division III Indoor Championships and NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships were held over multiple days, with the results reported after the first day of competition on March 13, 2026.
The players
Pella Christian Girls
The girls' track and field team from Pella Christian High School, which finished 4th in the Class 2A session of the IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships.
PCM
The track and field teams from PCM (Prairie City-Monroe) High School, which placed 20th in the girls' competition and tied for 12th in the boys' competition at the IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Pella Christian
The track and field teams from Pella Christian High School, which tied for 25th in the boys' competition at the IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Pleasantville
The track and field team from Pleasantville High School, which placed 30th in the Class 2A session of the IATC Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Central College
The athletic programs at Central College, including the women's track and field team (9th place), men's track and field team (tied for 24th after Day 1), and men's wrestling team (16th after Day 1) at the NCAA Division III Championships.
The takeaway
The strong performances by local high school and college teams at these prestigious track and field and wrestling championships demonstrate the depth of athletic talent in the region and the dedication of the student-athletes and their coaches.
