Lake Mills’ Charlie Dugger runs the first leg of the shuttle hurdles Thursday at the district meet in Garner, Iowa. Dugger, Grant Fjelstad, Grant Boehmer and Max Bergo are part of the team that has advanced to state. Lory Groe/Albert Lea Tribune

Lexi Groe got her shuttle team off to a good start. Teammates Dana Baumann, Mallory Wilhelm, and Brianna Holstad will join Groe at the state meet in the shuttle hurdles. Groe also won the 100-meter hurdles Thursday, and will compete in that event at the state meet.