Indianola Spring Sports Recap: Wins, Relays, and Conference Finishes

The Indianola Indians had a successful day across six spring sports, including soccer, track and field, tennis, and golf.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:00pm

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The Indianola Indians had a strong showing across all six of their spring sports on Tuesday. Both the boys' and girls' soccer teams picked up 5-0 wins against Newton, the boys' track and field team won the Fred Smith Relays in Ankeny, the girls' track and field team finished second at the Norwalk Invite, the boys' tennis team defeated Pella in a close 6-5 dual, and the girls' golf team placed fourth at the Little Hawkeye Conference Meet.

Why it matters

Indianola's comprehensive success across multiple spring sports highlights the depth and talent of their athletic programs. The wins, relay victories, and conference finishes demonstrate the Indians' competitiveness within their local and regional competitions.

The details

In soccer, the girls' team was led by a hat trick from senior captain Rylee Burns, while the boys' team scored three goals in the first eight minutes. On the track, the boys' team won the Fred Smith Relays, led by individual event wins from Rylan Hilton, Easton McGraw, and Reed Robbins. The girls' track team finished second at the Norwalk Invite, with Cailey Baker winning the 200m dash and relay victories in the 1600m sprint medley and 4x400m. In tennis, the boys' team edged Pella 6-5 in a close dual match. And in golf, the girls' team placed fourth at the conference tournament, led by a fourth-place individual finish from Alexa Inman.

  • The soccer, track and field, tennis, and golf events all took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The Indians' soccer teams will head to Carlisle on Friday, April 17, 2026, looking to continue their winning ways.
  • The boys' track and field team will compete at the Waukee Invite at Waukee Northwest on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • The girls' track and field team will host the Ron Werling Invite on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • The boys' tennis team will host a rescheduled triangular with Ballard and Southeast Polk on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, starting at 10 a.m.

The players

Rylee Burns

A senior captain on the Indianola girls' soccer team who scored a hat trick in the team's 5-0 win over Newton.

Kodi Helm

A junior on the Indianola girls' soccer team who scored a goal in the 5-0 win over Newton.

Lauren Burk

A senior on the Indianola girls' soccer team who scored the final goal in the 5-0 win over Newton.

Rylan Hilton

A member of the Indianola boys' track and field team who won the 100m dash and finished second in the 200m at the Fred Smith Relays.

Easton McGraw

A member of the Indianola boys' track and field team who won the 400m hurdles at the Fred Smith Relays.

Reed Robbins

A member of the Indianola boys' track and field team who won the 800m at the Fred Smith Relays.

Cailey Baker

A member of the Indianola girls' track and field team who won the 200m dash at the Norwalk Invite.

Alexa Inman

A member of the Indianola girls' golf team who finished fourth individually at the Little Hawkeye Conference Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We're really starting to click as a team and it showed in our performance today. The girls played with a lot of energy and intensity.”

— Rylee Burns, Senior Captain, Indianola Girls' Soccer

“Our boys came out focused and ready to compete. Winning the Fred Smith Relays is a great confidence boost as we head into the heart of our season.”

— Easton McGraw, Member, Indianola Boys' Track and Field

What’s next

The Indianola soccer teams will look to continue their winning streaks when they travel to Carlisle on Friday, April 17. The track and field, tennis, and golf teams will all be in action again on Wednesday, April 16, with the boys' track team competing at the Waukee Invite, the girls' track team hosting the Ron Werling Invite, and the boys' tennis team hosting a triangular.

The takeaway

Indianola's spring sports programs are thriving, with the soccer, track and field, tennis, and golf teams all delivering strong performances across the board. This comprehensive success highlights the depth of talent and competitiveness within the Indians' athletic department.