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Preston Johnson sets state record, Charlee Gall wins Iowa XC title

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Preston Johnson sets state record, Charlee Gall wins Iowa XC title

Summary

Preston Johnson won the Class 4A boys race at the Iowa state cross country meet on October 31, completing the 5k in 14:40.2, breaking the previous state meet record of 14:48.5. Charlee Gall earned the 4A girls individual title, finishing in 17:13.0, 17 seconds ahead of her closest competitor. Johnson's victory caps an impressive season, as he plans to compete at Division I Syracuse. Gall's performance marked her first individual state title after finishing third as a freshman and tenth last year. Dowling Catholic won the team championship with 70 points, while Cedar Falls claimed the girls' team title with 96 points.

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By the Numbers

•Johnson's time breaks the state meet record set in 2025.
•Decker placed second in the boys race with 14:53.1.
•Gall's winning time is 55 seconds faster than her previous-best state mark.
•Cedar Falls won the girls team title with 96 points, five ahead of Ankeny Centennial.
•Officials recorded the meet on October 31 in Fort Dodge.

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9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Johnson sets new record, Gall claims title at Iowa state XC meet

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Marshalltown's Preston Johnson won the 4A boys race in a new state meet-record time and Charlee Gall earns the 4A girls individual title at state XC.
— Yahoo Sports

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