Falcons qualify for state track meet in nine events

The OABCIG boys and girls track and field squads competed in the Class 2A state qualifying meet in Ida Grove on Thursday. The Falcon boys will be sending seven events to Des Moines, while the girls qualified in two events.

The girls shuttle hurdle relay team of Kenai Nielsen, Anna Hoffman, Avery Behrendsen, and Abby Winterrowd qualified for the state track meet by winning second place in a time of 1:10.35. Winterrowd also qualified for state in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:03.45.