Dutch track and field team tackles Drake Relays

DES MOINES— Six Central College track and field relay quartets and a pair of individuals dealt with difficult weather and corresponding delays at the Drake Relays Friday. The Dutch women were 10th in the 4×400-meter relay as Lizzy Van Utrecht (freshman, Ottumwa, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont HS), Ava Parkins (freshman, Monmouth, Ill., Burlington Notre Dame [Iowa] HS), Emily McMartin (sophomore, Pella) and Abbi Roerdink (senior, Tiffin, Ohio, Hopewell-Loudon HS) finished in 3:51.51, which is two seconds faster than their previous best. “We knew this would be a good meet,” coach Brandon Sturman said. It was exciting to run fast. We all know we…