Dallas Center – Grimes boys and girls track and field were able to grab some success in their events at the state track and field meet in Des Moines.

Aiden Ramsey was able to put up a 2nd place overall in the boys 3200 meter run, grabbing a great mark of 9 minutes 16 seconds, 19 seconds ahead of the next runner. Caden Grimes picked up an 18th place finish in the 200 meter preliminary’s with a time of 23.35 seconds. The boys 4×800 team was able to grab a 17th place finish with a time of 8 minutes 32 seconds. In the 100 meter preliminaries, Tonny Tarwo was able to qualify and advance to the finals after getting a time of 11.40 seconds. Zach Brand finished 16th at 11.55 seconds. DCG boys shuttle Hurdle team was able to qualify for the final race after getting a mark of 1 minute 2.67 seconds, making the mark by .04 seconds.

Kileigh Lachacz was able to grab an 8th place performance at the discus with a mark of 122-10. The girls 4×800 meter team put up a mark of 9 minutes 40 seconds, grabbing 4th place. The runners included Grace Mikota, Hannah Little, Miranda Muhlstein, and Megan Sterbenz. Meredith McDermott finished 22nd in the 400 meter race at 1 minute 3 seconds.

DCG will be continuing on their state meet today, Raccoon Valley Radio will be providing live updates from Des Moines throughout Friday.