PELLA — Ten student-athletes from Central College men's and women's track and field squads were recognized as All-Midwest Region performers for the outdoor season by the USTFCCCA Wednesday.
           
To be named All-Region, an athlete must either be ranked in the top five of an individual event in the region or be part of a top-three relay team.
           
Three Dutch men were cited in two events: Jack Brown (sophomore, Norwalk) in the 1,500 meters and 3,000-meter steeplechase; Kale Hobart (sophomore, Mason City) in the decathlon and 400-meter hurdles; and Grant Miller (junior, Norwalk) in the 110-meter hurdles and javelin throw. Gage Huyser (junior, Pella) and Reid Pakkebier (senior, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) both earned a spot in the decathlon. Kale Purcell (senior, Holton, Kan.) secured a spot in the triple jump. Gunner Meyer (junior, Fairbank, Wapsie Valley HS) was honored in the 110-meter hurdles.  Kaleb Brand (fifth year, Mount Vernon) was recognized in the 400 meters.
           
Peyton Steffen (junior, Marion) was an all-region honoree in the 1,500 meters, 3,000-meter steeplechase and 5,000 meters while Olivia Bohlen (junior, Belle Plaine) earned the nod in the heptathlon.
           
Central's national qualifiers will compete at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio this weekend.