ISABEL GROSSOEHME runs for Webster City at the co-ed state track and field meet in Des Moines. (DFJ photo by Britt Kudla)

DES MOINES — The Webster City track and field team put a cap on the season here last Friday at the state meet.

Competing for a final time in a Lynx uniform, Adysen Poppen placed 21st in the Class 3A shot put. Her teammate, Jakaela Cherry, finished 22nd in the same event.

For the boys, Justin Callahan ran his second race in as many days, taking 13th in the 400-meter hurdles.

Poppen, a returning state qualifier, recovered from an injury suffered in the fall to make it back to Drake Stadium. She was 19th last season in the same event, throwing 34-10.5.

This year, she had a throw of 34-0 with additional marks of 32-11 and 32-3.5 to conclude her career.

“It was truly remarkable how much progress Ady was able to make throughout this year, even though she was coming back from a serious injury,” WCHS head coach Tyler Mosbach said. “Her dedication to the sport was truly inspiring.”

Cherry made her state debut, throwing her best of 33-11.5 on her first attempt. After a foul, she had a toss of 31-6.

“It was awesome to see Jakaela get the opportunity to throw at state,” Mosbach said. “She works her tail off all year to get an opportunity like that and then to see the success of the season is what it is all about.”

Sophomore Isabel Grossoehme also ran at state, placing 12th for the Lynx in the 400 with a new personal record time of 59.05.

“I know that Izzy wasn’t happy because she didn’t reach her goal of getting a medal,” Mosbach said. “However she made a ton of progress throughout the season, and if her dedication continues this offseason. she will have a great chance next year as well.”

Callahan, also a junior who ran on the distance medley relay a year ago, recorded a personal best of 55.67 to add to his 11th in the 400 from earlier in the meet.

“Justin is an extremely hard worker,” WCHS head boys coach Chad Hisler said. “He does everything right and keeps getting better every single race.”