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PCM Track Teams Compete at Eastern Iowa Festival
Mustangs have strong showings in multiple events at large weekend meet.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:54pm
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The PCM track and field teams showcased their speed and power at the Eastern Iowa Festival, building momentum for the postseason.Pella TodayThe PCM boys and girls track and field teams traveled to Iowa City West High School on Saturday to compete at the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival, which featured nearly 70 teams from across central and eastern Iowa. While no team scores were recorded, the Mustangs had several top finishes, including a sixth-place result in the boys distance medley relay, a seventh-place showing by Alex Wendt in the discus, and a tenth-place effort by Kash Fischer in the 800 meters on the boys side. The girls 4x800 meter relay placed fifth, the 4x100 meter relay took ninth, and the sprint medley was tenth.
Why it matters
The Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival is one of the largest and most competitive meets in the region, providing PCM's teams an opportunity to measure themselves against elite competition from across the state as they prepare for the postseason. Strong performances at this event can build momentum and confidence for the Mustangs as they look to qualify athletes for the state championships.
The details
The PCM boys and girls squads traveled to Iowa City West High School on Saturday to take part in the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival, which featured nearly 70 total teams from central and eastern Iowa. While no team scores were recorded, the Mustangs had several standout individual and relay performances. On the boys side, the distance medley relay placed sixth, Alex Wendt took seventh in the discus, and Kash Fischer finished tenth in the 800 meters. For the girls, the 4x800 meter relay was fifth, the 4x100 meter relay took ninth, and the sprint medley placed tenth.
- The Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
The players
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The PCM (Prairie City-Monroe) boys and girls track and field teams, representing the high school in Prairie City, Iowa.
Alex Wendt
A PCM boys track and field athlete who placed seventh in the discus at the Eastern Iowa Festival.
Kash Fischer
A PCM boys track and field athlete who placed tenth in the 800 meters at the Eastern Iowa Festival.
What’s next
The PCM boys and girls track and field teams will compete next on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at a meet hosted by Pella Christian High School.
The takeaway
The strong performances by PCM's athletes at the highly competitive Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival demonstrate the team's depth and potential heading into the final stretch of the season. With the postseason looming, these results should give the Mustangs confidence as they look to qualify more competitors for the state championships.
