After nearly winning a state championship last year, the Ankeny boys' track team is looking to capture the Class 4A crown in 2024. The Hawks battled CIML Conference rival Johnston down to the wire a year ago before the Dragons edged Ankeny in the final two events to win the title with 84 points. Coach Jordan Mullen's squad took second with 80 points, the … [Read more...] about Hungry, humble Hawks off to good start in quest for Class 4A state championship
Boys' Track
Rock Chalk Jackhawk: Ankeny sprinter Belding picks Kansas over ISU, SDSU
Ankeny sprinter Jack Belding has verbally committed to run for Kansas. The senior announced on Wednesday that he picked the Jayhawks over Iowa State and South Dakota State. "I looked at several schools and narrowed it down to (those three)," said Belding. "I was focused on schools that also offered architecture, which also narrowed the choices. It was … [Read more...] about Rock Chalk Jackhawk: Ankeny sprinter Belding picks Kansas over ISU, SDSU
Ankeny junior Sickerson sets new Iowa indoor state record in 200-meter dash
Ankeny sprinter Tyler Sickerson is already in midseason form. The junior won two events and set a pair of personal records on Sunday while competing for the Turbo Track Club at the Northwest Missouri open meet. He took the 60-meter dash in 6.89 seconds, which is No. 4 on the Iowa all-time list, and also captured the 200 in 22.10, which is the new Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny junior Sickerson sets new Iowa indoor state record in 200-meter dash
‘I felt like that’s where I belonged’: Squires to run for Dordt University
Ankeny senior Abel Squires will be taking his talents to Sioux Center. The boys' cross country and track standout announced his commitment to Dordt University on Monday. "I've been thinking and praying a lot about this decision and Dordt is where I feel God is leading me for the next step of my academic, spiritual and athletic journey," Squires tweeted … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like that’s where I belonged’: Squires to run for Dordt University
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team
When Tarry Cory was growing up in Ankeny, he played a variety of sports. Like many boys, Cory enjoyed competing in the major sports of football, basketball and baseball. But he also tried some other sports, including track and field, where something sparked his interest in the pole vault. "During the seventh grade, we'd go over to where the football … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team