Meet Preview: Faith Track & Field at Central Invitational
March 27, 2026

Meet Preview: Faith Track & Field at Central Invitational

Central Invitational
 Date:

 Saturday, Mar. 28
 Time:

 Field Events - 10:00 a.m. CT | Track Events - 1:00 p.m. CT
 Location:

 Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium | Pella, IA
 Expected Forecast:

 56 degrees, mostly sunny, 15 mph S wind
 Meet Information:

 Live Results

Ankeny, IA -- Faith Track & Field kicks off their outdoor season Saturday in Pella, opening the campaign with 14 athletes set to compete at the Central Invitational hosted by Central College. Field events will begin at 10:00 a.m. (Throws/Distance Jumps) and 12:00 p.m. (High Jump), and Track events will begin at 1:00 p.m. and procede on a rolling schedule. All events will have live results posted at the link above.

FAITH NOTES
  • The Eagles exceded expectations in 2025 with countless program and personal records, as well as seven event wins and an excellent showing at NCCAA Nationals.
  • Faith will participate in five regular season meets in 2026, starting the season at the Central Invitational on March 28th, and ending with the opportunity to compete at the NCCAA National Championships taking place May 5-8 in Wilmore, Kentucky.
  • Faith Track & Field boasts 11 returners, including seven athletes who competed at the NCCAA National Championship meet in 2025: Carlie Blevins (So. | Distance), Katie Costello (So. | Sprints/Throws), Sierra Pearson (So. | Hurdles), Sadie Van Der Molen (So. |Throws), Codie Wirges (Jr. | Jumps/Sprints), Eli Boatman (So. | Throws), Cade Cooper (So. | Jumps/Sprints)
WEEKEND NOTES

This year's Central Invitational features athletes from 27 schools ranging from Juco to NCAA Division 1. The Eagles will have stiff competition as they set baseline numbers for the season.

WHO/WHAT/WHERE

Want to watch the Eagles this week? See what events to keep an eye on below:

Field (Events begin at 10 a.m. CT)

Track (Events begin at 1 p.m. CT)