Dallas Center – Grimes boys track and field team knew they had a deep and talented roster coming into the season in 2022, and they were able to showcase it this past weekend, making history and winning the state championship as a team. The Mustangs were able to put up a team score of 73 points, with conference foes Pella second at 71.5 points and Newton 3rd at 50 points.

To help pace the Mustang scoring was senior Aiden Ramsey, who won the 800 meter run with a time of 1 minute 54 seconds, claiming another individual state championship on the weekend. Later on, Ramsey was able to add to his collection with a win the 1600 meter run, as he was able to put up a time of 4 minutes 15 seconds, storming across the finish line to win. He was able to grab another one along with Keaton Jackson, Gavin Todd, and Daniel Onwuramuka in the 1600 medley with a time of 3 minutes 27 seconds, with that time being the fastest in state history.

The girls were able to get great results all weekend long, with the sprint medley team putting together a great 5th place finish on Saturday with a time of 1 minute 50 seconds.

DCG had a team that was dialed in all season long, and their hard work is rewarded with a state championship for the boys, and a good season for the girls.