The standout distance runner races to a victory in the season-opening Kirk Schmaltz Invitational at Ames. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Ethan Zuber, Ankeny junior
Archives for August 2023
Hawks place 4th, Jaguars finish 5th at Schmaltz Invite; Zuber races to victory
Only seven points separated the top four boys' teams in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Monday at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. Ninth-ranked Norwalk scored 86 points to defend its title, while No. 5 Valley took second in the 13-team field with 89. No. 11 Waukee Northwest and No. 2 Ankeny both finished with 93 points, but the Wolves placed … [Read more...] about Hawks place 4th, Jaguars finish 5th at Schmaltz Invite; Zuber races to victory
Hawkettes race to team crown in Groff’s first meet, while Jaguars place 2nd
It didn't take long for Quinn Groff to make an impact for the Ankeny girls' cross country program. Groff guided the ninth-ranked Hawkettes to the team title in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Monday in his debut as the team's coach. The meet was held at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. "The girls ran well!" Groff said. "Our coaching staff … [Read more...] about Hawkettes race to team crown in Groff’s first meet, while Jaguars place 2nd
‘It truly is a dream come true’: Oakie earns spot on 2023 18U National Team
Ankeny Centennial baseball star Joey Oakie calls it a dream come true. The senior pitcher has been named to the 20-man roster for the 2023 18U National Team following the conclusion of the 18U National Team Training Camp in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The team has already traveled to Taipei, Taiwan to compete in the World Baseball Softball Confederation … [Read more...] about ‘It truly is a dream come true’: Oakie earns spot on 2023 18U National Team
Hensen remains unbeaten, leads Hawk golfers to team crown at Joselyn Invite
Drew Hensen and the Ankeny boys' golf team are on a roll. Hensen carded a 2-under-par 69 to earn medalist honors in the Joselyn Invitational on Monday at the Fort Dodge Country Club, where he led the Hawks to the team title. He has been the medalist at all four meets this season. "I’ve tried to not worry too much about the individual side of things," … [Read more...] about Hensen remains unbeaten, leads Hawk golfers to team crown at Joselyn Invite