Sophomore Andrew Poock of the Ankeny boys' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Poock helped Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. It was the Hawks' highest finish since 2005. Poock placed 110th in the 5k race. He posted a time of 18 minutes 9 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Poock, Ankeny boys’ cross country
Boys' Cross Country
Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Like most high school athletes these days, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt announced his college choice Monday through social media. "Extremely excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic, track, and cross country career at Iowa State University next fall! Go Cyclones," Sindt tweeted. Sindt won his second consecutive Class 4A state cross country … [Read more...] about Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Lindaman named Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year
Ankeny boys' cross country coach Jon Lindaman has been named a Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Lindaman guided Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. It was the Hawks' highest finish since 2005. Lindaman also played a key role in the development of senior Tim … [Read more...] about Lindaman named Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year
Sindt overcame hip injury to complete his undefeated season
It turns out Ankeny runner Tim Sindt wasn't fully healthy when he defended his state cross country title on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. Sindt, who won the boys' Class 4A race in a time of 15 minutes 36 seconds, battled an injury for the last month of the season. "I was doing a hill workout at the Southeast Polk meet (on Sept. 27) when we sat our varsity, … [Read more...] about Sindt overcame hip injury to complete his undefeated season
‘We got the bread today’: Ankeny’s Sindt defends his Class 4A crown
On Saturday morning, Ankeny boys' cross country coach Jon Lindaman tweeted out a photo showing dozens of loaves of bread. "Fresh & Ready @TheeTimSindt," Lindaman tweeted. A few hours later, after the Class 4A state meet in Fort Dodge, Lindaman tossed a loaf to senior Tim Sindt, his star runner. It was Sara Lee's Classic White bread. "Something … [Read more...] about ‘We got the bread today’: Ankeny’s Sindt defends his Class 4A crown
Ankeny’s Sindt looks to defend his Class 4A title on Saturday
All eyes will be on Tim Sindt Saturday as the Ankeny senior tries to win a second consecutive boys' Class 4A state cross country title in Fort Dodge. Sindt won last year's race in a time of 15 minutes 23.7 seconds. He has easily won all seven of his races this season, including the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Oct. 4 at DMACC, where he became the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Sindt looks to defend his Class 4A title on Saturday
Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year
Thursday's state-qualifying cross country meet at Indianola pretty much went according to form. The three ranked teams in both the girls' and boys' divisions qualified for the state meet in Fort Dodge. The sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' squad advanced for the third straight year with a second-place finish. "Our guys were excited to get out and compete," … [Read more...] about Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year
Centennial girls earn another trip to state; Jonah Vicker also qualifies
The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is headed back to the Class 4A state meet. The Jaguars will be joined in Fort Dodge by Centennial senior Jonah Vicker, who qualified for the boys' meet as an individual by placing fourth in a district meet on Thursday at Marshalltown. Vicker watched the state meet a year ago as his brother, Gabriel, … [Read more...] about Centennial girls earn another trip to state; Jonah Vicker also qualifies
Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown
Ankeny senior Tim Sindt will continue his quest for an undefeated cross country season when the Hawks compete in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Pickard Park in Indianola. Sindt, the defending Class 4A champion, is the state's top-ranked runner. He has yet to lose a race this season. The sixth-ranked Hawks will be one of 10 teams in the … [Read more...] about Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Joey Reichenbacker and Jonah Vicker
Joey Reichenbacker has helped the Ankeny boys' cross country team to a No. 5 ranking in Class 4A, while fellow senior Jonah Vicker has helped Ankeny Centennial to a No. 11 ranking. Reichenbacker placed 12th in a time of 17 minutes 2 seconds at the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a third-place … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Joey Reichenbacker and Jonah Vicker
SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams used Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as a tune-up for next week's district meets. The fifth-ranked Hawks placed third in the six-team field at Southeast Polk with 58 points. They were led by senior Tim Sindt, who pulled away from the field after the first mile to win the 5k race in a … [Read more...] about SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title
Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week
After impressive wins at nationally-renowned meets at Marshalltown, Heartland and Rim Rock, Ankeny cross country standout Tim Sindt became the first Iowa runner to break the 15-minute barrier in a 5k at the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Thursday at DMACC. Sindt is now a finalist for Milesplit.com's National Runner of the Week. Please cast your vote … [Read more...] about Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week
Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?
When the Fort Dodge Invitational cross country meet was cancelled earlier this week, Ankeny senior Tim Sindt thought maybe his pursuit of the state's all-time 5k record would have to be delayed for a little while. He was wrong. "We were a little disappointed, but we were glad (the meet) got moved to another fast course like this one and not some really … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?
Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational
With about one month left in the season, the Ankeny girls' cross country team continues to make positive strides. The Hawkettes placed fifth among seven teams in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. They finished with 102 points, but were only 13 points out of third place. "As a team, we're working really well together," said Ankeny sophomore … [Read more...] about Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational
Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock
Ankeny's Tim Sindt proved once again on Saturday that the state's all-time 5k record is well within his striking distance. Another Ankeny runner, Fiona Riordan, also turned in a spectacular performance at the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic. Both athletes led their respective cross country teams to top-10 finishes in the prestigious meet at Lawrence, … [Read more...] about Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock
Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls
Sophomore Madeleine Murphy continues to set the pace for the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Murphy placed 32nd in the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls, leading the Hawkettes to an eighth-place finish in the 19-team field. She posted a time of 21 minutes 31 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy has been Ankeny's top finisher at … [Read more...] about Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls
Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record
After winning a Class 4A state cross country title last fall, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt needed to find some extra motivation heading into his senior season. He has found his ultimate goal. Sindt wants to break the all-time Iowa record of 15 minutes 2 seconds. It's an ambitious goal, because his best time ever is 15:13. Sindt won the Class 4A race a … [Read more...] about Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record