Saturday's Rim Rock Farm Classic at the University of Kansas gave both of Ankeny's cross country teams an opportunity to prove themselves against out-of-state competition. The Hawks and Hawkettes passed the test with flying (maroon and gold) colors. The Ankeny girls' squad took second among 32 teams in the Crimson Division. The 11th-ranked Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams turn in strong showings at Rim Rock Farm Classic in Kansas
Girls' Cross Country
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 197
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews coach Jon Lindaman and junior Jake Bosch of the Ankeny boys' cross country team as well as coach Eric Cogdill and senior Rondi Quass of the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. Coldwell Banker realtor Tiffany Rumelhart and Dr. Jeff … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 197
‘We prepared for the hills and heat’: Hawkettes place 4th at Engel Classic
The Ankeny cross country teams used different strategies on Thursday in the Rich Engel Classic at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls. The 12th-ranked Hawkettes entered their usual varsity lineup and placed fourth in the 18-team field. They finished with 99 points. "We ran well," said Ankeny girls' coach Eric Klingensmith. "Our ladies are figuring out a … [Read more...] about ‘We prepared for the hills and heat’: Hawkettes place 4th at Engel Classic
Hawk runners place 2nd at Bobcat Invitational; Hawkettes finish 9th
The Ankeny boys' cross country team raced to a second-place finish in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. The meet featured 24 teams at the Marshalltown Community College course. Second-ranked Dowling Catholic won the team title for the second straight year, finishing with 74 points. The No. 6 Hawks scored 135 points to edge No. 5 Waukee … [Read more...] about Hawk runners place 2nd at Bobcat Invitational; Hawkettes finish 9th
‘We told ourselves we could’: Jaguars set goal, capture Schmaltz Invite crown
Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country coach Eric Cogdill challenged his team prior to Thursday's Kirk Schmaltz Invitational in Ames. "We lost to Valley by one point last week," said Cogdill. "We've got to aim higher. Don't set a goal that you know you can reach. Set a goal that you want to reach, and they attained it." Fifth-ranked Centennial raced to … [Read more...] about ‘We told ourselves we could’: Jaguars set goal, capture Schmaltz Invite crown