Photos: Thursday Afternoon Session of 2023 Iowa High School State Track & Field Meet

Photos from Thursday’s second session of the 2023 Iowa high school state track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, featuring Class 2A and Class 3A competitors.

Independence's Brady Kurt clears 6 feet, one inch during the 3A high jump at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon's Oaken Foster clears 6 feet, one inch during the 3A high jump at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Jesup's Jack Mille lands in the pit as he jumps in the 2A long jump at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Miller finished fourth with a jump of 22 feet, 1.75 inches. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Jesup's Jack Miller flies to the landing pit as he jumps in the 2A long jump at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Miller finished fourth with a jump of 22 feet, 1.75 inches. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Anamosa's Jay Gatto flies to the landing pit as he jumps in the 2A long jump at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Gatto finished fifth with a jump of 21 feet, 11.25 inches. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Anamosa's Jay Gatto lands in the pit as he jumps in the 2A long jump at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Gatto finished fifth with a jump of 21 feet, 11.25 inches. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Central Lee's Thomas Eschman lands in the pit as he jumps in the 2A long jump at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Eschman finished sixth with a jump of 21 feet, 10 inches. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Solon anchor runner Gracie Federspiel kicks to the finish line during the 3A 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Solon took second in 9:39.11. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon's Jensen Meeker (right) hugs teammate Zach Fall after Fall won the 3A 400-meter dash at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Fall won in 48.53. Meeker was fourth in 49.06. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Tipton anchor Clay Bohlmann (left) takes the handoff from Ty Nichols during the exchange in the 2A 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tipton took third in 8:02.16. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Okoboji anchor Trigg Heimdal (left) celebrates carrying the team to a win as Tipton anchor Clay Bohlmann (right) reacts during the 2A 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tipton took third in 8:02.16. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Williamsburg's Derek Weisskopf throws during the 2A shot put at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Weisskopf finished second with a throw of 55-05.75. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Crestwood's Zach Mehmert throws during the 2A shot put at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Mehmert finished third with a throw of 53-11.50. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Dubuque Wahlert's Duke Faley reacts to his final throw during the 3A discus at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Faley won with a throw of 195-01 on his final attempt. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon's Zach Fall (second from left) leads teammate Jensen Meeker (second from right) down the home stretch of the 3A 400-meter dash at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Fall won in 48.53. Meeker was fourth in 49.06. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Mount Vernon's Zach Fall takes off at the start of the 3A 400-meter dash at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Fall won in 48.53. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Monticello anchor runner Marisa Kehoe (left) out kicks Unity Christian anchor Gracie Schoonhoven to the finish line and second place during the 2A 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Panthers finished in 9:43.62. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Monticello anchor runner Marisa Kehoe (left) hugs teammates after she out kicked Unity Christian anchor Gracie Schoonhoven to claim second place for the Panthers during the 2A 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Panthers finished in 9:43.62. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Des Moines Chhristian's Aaron Fynaardt (right) looks where Tipton anchor Clay Bohlmann is in the final straight during the 2A 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tipton took third in 8:02.16. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Tipton's Ty Nichols (left) takes the handoff from Caleb Bohlmann during the exchange in the 2A 4 x 800-meter relay at the 2023 Iowa high School State Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tipton took third in 8:02.16. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Bishop Heelan’s James Arlt competes in the shuttle hurdle relay on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Solon’s 4x800 relay team catches their breath after racing on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners compete in the 100 meter dash on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Decorah’s Dakota Johnson competes in the shuttle hurdle relay on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners start the 3200 on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners make the hand off during the 4x800 on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Mid Prairie’s Danielle Hostetler competes in the 3000 meter run on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Mid Prairie’s Danielle Hostetler reacts after winning the 3000 meter run on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Ballard’s Paityn Noe competes in the 3000 meter run on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Solon’s Kayla Young (5) competes in the 3000 meter run on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Des Moines Christian’s Aaron Fynaardt reacts after winning the 3200 meter run on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Marion’s Jedidiah Osgood (4) and Pella’s Chase Lauman (5) lead the pack during the 3200 meter run on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Marion’s Jedidiah Osgood (4) competes in the 3200 meter run on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Waukon’s Josh Richard competes in the shot put on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Marion’s Lilly Towne competes in the high jump on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Marion’s Lilly Towne reacts during the high jump on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Washington’s Grace Voss competes in the high jump on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Center Point-Urbana’s Sydney Maue competes in the high jump on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Williamsburg’a Derek Weisskopf competes in the shot put on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners hand off the baton during the 4x800 meter relay on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners compete in the 100 meter dash on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Grinnell’s Aiden Gosselink competes in the 100 meter dash on day 1 of the Iowa Track and Field State Championship Meet in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)