Senior Riley Schmeider running the 3000 meter run last Thursday in Wayland. Schmeider qualified on time in the event. Photo by KCII’s Andrew Jones

Two Iowa Mennonite School track athletes will be heading to Des Monies this week.

Senior Riley Schmeider qualified for state after placing third in Wayland last Thursday. Her time of 11:28.36 in the 3000 meter run was the 14th best in Class 1A.

Sophomore Drake Brezina will also be going to Des Monies in the long jump leaping 19 feet and 11 inches. His jump is 21st best heading into Des Moines.

Sophomore Drake Brezina landing in the long jump in Wayland last Thursday. Brezina qualified for state in the event. Photo by KCII’s Andrew Jones

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