The Cherokee Braves track and field teams qualified 12 events

Jolly Time Cherokee legendary track coach Lynn Jolly encourages his student athletes.

I got it! Cherokee's Madison Hodgdon hands off the baton to Brianna Sleezer in relay action at the State Qualifying Meet.

Two State-bound hurdlers Cherokee' Isaac LaFleur (l) and Mason Timmerman (r) both qualified for this week's State Track Meet at last week's Qualifying Meet in Sioux Center.

You take it ! Cherokee's Megan Brown hands the baton to Kassidy Pingel during the 4 x 200 Medley at Thursday's State Qualifying Meet in Sioux Center.

Another Shot (Put) Cherokee's Olivia Dagel is shown qualfying for the State Track Meet in the Shot Put for the second consecutive year.

Sprinting to State Cherokee's Mason Timmerman hands off to Lucas De La Cierva Montre in the 800 Sprint Medley Relay at last week's State qualifying Meet. The event was one of 12 events in which Braves' teams or individuals qualified to compete at the State Meet.

VandeLune strides to State Meet Cherokee's Joel VandeLune is shown here running at last week's State Qualifying Meet, and the senior will be one of many Braves to compete in Des Moines this week.