Ankeny senior Cooper Cox could have elected to play baseball in college. Football was another option. But in the end, it was a different sport that Cox decided to focus on. He has verbally committed to join the Western Illinois men's track and field program, announcing his decision via Twitter on Friday. "When I first started the recruiting … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Cox chooses track over other sports, commits to Western Illinois
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Romig chooses track over softball, verbally commits to St. Cloud State
The loss of her junior track season to COVID-19 didn't prevent Ankeny's Shelby Romig from attracting the attention of college coaches. She had already done enough to prove that she's capable of competing at the collegiate level. Romig has verbally committed to join the women's track and field program at St. Cloud State, an NCAA Division II school that … [Read more...] about Romig chooses track over softball, verbally commits to St. Cloud State
Ankeny’s Miller to play two sports–football and track–at Grand View
Sometimes, everything falls into place for a high school athlete in pursuit of a collegiate career. That's what happened with Ankeny senior Justice Miller, who has committed to play two sports--football, and track and field--at Grand View University. "I was looking for a school I could do track at and Grand View offered me for track, but after our … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Miller to play two sports–football and track–at Grand View
Miller replaces longtime friend Smith as Ankeny boys’ tennis coach
The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' tennis team is already familiar with the Hawks' program. Ron Miller has been hired to replace Steve Smith, who resigned from his position to become the head coach of the Ankeny girls' squad. Miller and Smith are longtime friends. "We've been playing tennis together for about 10 years," Miller said. "Steve … [Read more...] about Miller replaces longtime friend Smith as Ankeny boys’ tennis coach
Mayberry to join Iowa’s track program; van de Mortel headed to UNI
Ankeny sprinters Mytika Mayberry and Eva van de Mortel are both headed to Division I track and field programs in Iowa. They could have remained teammates on the collegiate level, but van de Mortel decided to pursue a different path. While Mayberry has committed to run for Iowa, van de Mortel also considered the Hawkeyes before choosing Northern … [Read more...] about Mayberry to join Iowa’s track program; van de Mortel headed to UNI