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Newton Track Teams Compete At The IATC Indoor Championships
Newton High School track and field teams finish in the top 20 at the Class 3A IATC Indoor Championships in Ames.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:56pm
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Both the Newton High School girls and boys track and field teams competed in the Class 3A IATC Indoor Championships in Ames, with the girls tying for 17th place and the boys finishing in a tie for 19th. The Cardinal girls had five top ten finishes, including strong performances from senior Lauren Clarke, while the Newton boys had four top ten finishes, led by Isaiah Hansen's second-place finish in the high jump.
Why it matters
The IATC Indoor Championships are a prestigious annual event that showcases the top high school track and field talent in Iowa. Newton's strong showings at the meet demonstrate the depth and competitiveness of their track programs, which have a long history of success at the state level.
The details
The Newton girls were led by senior Lauren Clarke, who placed fifth in both the 200-meter and 400-meter runs. Clarke was also part of the 4x100-meter relay team that finished eighth. The Cardinal girls also had a fifth-place finish in the shuttle hurdle relay. On the boys' side, Isaiah Hansen took second in the high jump, while Nick Milburn was sixth in the shot put. The Newton boys also had two relay teams finish tenth in their events.
- The IATC Indoor Championships were held on Thursday, March 13, 2026 in Ames, Iowa.
- The Newton boys will compete next at the Central College Indoor Meet on March 20, 2026.
- The Newton girls will compete next at the Wartburg College Indoor Meet on March 24, 2026.
The players
Lauren Clarke
A senior on the Newton High School girls track and field team who had three top-ten finishes at the IATC Indoor Championships, including fifth-place results in the 200-meter and 400-meter runs.
Isaiah Hansen
A member of the Newton High School boys track and field team who finished second in the high jump at the IATC Indoor Championships.
Nick Milburn
A member of the Newton High School boys track and field team who placed sixth in the shot put at the IATC Indoor Championships.
What’s next
The Newton boys track and field team will compete next at the Central College Indoor Meet on March 20, 2026, while the Newton girls will compete at the Wartburg College Indoor Meet on March 24, 2026.
The takeaway
Newton High School's track and field programs demonstrated their competitiveness at the prestigious IATC Indoor Championships, with the girls tying for 17th place and the boys finishing in a tie for 19th. The teams were led by strong individual and relay performances, showcasing the depth of talent in the Newton track and field programs.
