Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nate Burns, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

**Nate Burns of the Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm)**

Junior Nate Burns is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country team.

Burns has improved throughout the season and eventually earned a varsity spot for the Jaguars. He placed 39th in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at DMACC, helping Centennial to a fifth-place finish.

Ankeny Centennial’s Nate Burns runs alongside Ankeny’s Cole Buffington during the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at DMACC. Burns went on to place 39th in a time of 17 minutes 55 seconds. (Photo by Dan Holm)

“Nate has dedicated himself to cross country and has really started to see huge improvements due to his positive attitude and work ethic,” said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. “He is an example for all.”

The Jaguars will compete in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Council Bluffs Lincoln. The state meet is slated for Nov. 2 at Fort Dodge.

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