By Matt Heinrichs — Sports Editor

For the first time in 30 years — and just the third time in school history — Spirit Lake’s boys track team proved to be the best in the state. The Indians showed a flair for the dramatic while taking the Class 2A team title at the 2022 Iowa High School State Track & Field Championships held Thursday-Saturday, May 19-21 in Des Moines — walloping runner-up Des Moines Christian by 27.5 points.