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Tentative qualifiers announced for coed state track and field meet

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The tentative qualifiers for this year's coed state track and field meet at Drake Stadium have been announced. Here are all of the qualifiers from Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial: Girls 100--Morgan Posusta (AC) 200--Karsen Jacks (A) 400--Charlee Cibula (A), Morgan Johnson (A), Ellie Pollock (AC) 800--Ellie Blevins (AC), Julia Flick (AC), Alli … [Read more...] about Tentative qualifiers announced for coed state track and field meet

Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

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It was a jubilant bus ride home for the Ankeny track teams on Thursday night. Both squads captured team titles in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Council Bluffs. More importantly, the Hawkettes and Hawks unofficially qualified for next week's state meet in 17 and 15 events, respectively. "We are so excited with how our team competed," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

Hawks win 3 events, Jaguars capture 2 relay titles at CIML Conference meet

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After a busy weekend at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams adjusted their lineups for the CIML Conference meet on Thursday. The Jaguars placed fifth in the nine-team field at Southeast Polk. They finished with 91 points. "We're kind of here just to have fun, especially since it's the last races of the year for some of … [Read more...] about Hawks win 3 events, Jaguars capture 2 relay titles at CIML Conference meet

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nicholas Robie, Ankeny boys’ track

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Junior Nicholas Robie helped the Ankeny boys' track team to a record-setting victory in the 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday. The foursome of Jake Bosch, Robie, Ike Smith and Ethan Zuber broke one of the oldest Relays records in the high school competition and posted the fastest time in the country this year by winning the race in 7:39.54, … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nicholas Robie, Ankeny boys’ track

KABOOM!: Ankeny boys bring thunder and lightning, capture 2 titles at Relays

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The ultimate goal for the Ankeny boys' track team is to win the Class 4A state championship next month. And despite some mishaps, the Hawks showed over the last two days at the Drake Relays that they are clearly the team to beat. "I'm just ready for May," said Ankeny senior Jake Bosch, who ran on the winning 4x800 relay on Saturday. "I'm looking … [Read more...] about KABOOM!: Ankeny boys bring thunder and lightning, capture 2 titles at Relays

Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays

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It didn't take long for the records to fall at this year's Drake Relays. Ankeny junior Ethan Zuber broke the previous Relays record in the boys' 3,200 on Thursday, but had to settle for a runner-up finish. Zuber was edged by sophomore Jaden Merrick of Cedar Falls, who won the race in 8:55.14. Merrick ran the fourth-fastest time on the state's all-time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays

Hawks win 6 events, place 2nd overall behind Johnston at North Polk Relays

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Even without many of its top performers, the Ankeny boys' track team nearly won the North Polk Relays on Tuesday. Johnston won the meet with 117 points, edging the Hawks by a point. North Polk was third in the seven-team field with 97 points. Ankeny captured the final event, the 4x400 relay, but the Dragons earned a third-place finish that allowed them … [Read more...] about Hawks win 6 events, place 2nd overall behind Johnston at North Polk Relays

High school qualifiers announced for 114th running of the Drake Relays

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All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny girls' squad qualified in six relays. The Hawkettes also boast five individual qualifiers in a total of seven events. The Centennial girls' team will compete in four relays. The Jaguars also qualified four individuals in a total of … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers announced for 114th running of the Drake Relays

Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

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The Ankeny boys' track team tuned up for next weekend's Drake Relays by easily winning the Waukee Relays on Thursday. The Hawks won six events and racked up 142 points in the Class A division, 20 more than runner-up Carlisle. "With Tuesday's (Fred Smith Hawk Relays) getting cancelled, we brought a little more powerful lineup to Waukee," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

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The Ankeny boys' track team took advantage of the favorable conditions to run an historic race on Saturday. The 4x200 relay team of Logan Fairchild, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson blazed to a record-setting victory in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks posted a time of 1:26.12, the fastest clocking in state … [Read more...] about ‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

1:26.12! Hawks set new all-time Iowa best in 4×200 relay at Jim Duncan Invitational

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The ceiling for the Ankeny boys' track team might have to be raised. The Hawks set a new all-time Iowa best in the 4x200 relay during the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The foursome of Logan Fairchild, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson posted a time of 1:26.12. "We knew what the record was, and we were definitely … [Read more...] about 1:26.12! Hawks set new all-time Iowa best in 4×200 relay at Jim Duncan Invitational

Hawks race to school record in 4×100 relay, post fastest time in state in 2024

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The Ankeny boys' track team continues to turn in some blistering times. The Hawks set a school record in the 4x100 relay during the Gary DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. The foursome of Caden Henkes, Devon Akers, Logan Fairchild and Tyler Sickerson won the event in 41.76 seconds, which is the fastest time in the state this season. "As the … [Read more...] about Hawks race to school record in 4×100 relay, post fastest time in state in 2024

Centennial boys edge Hawks for 4th at Brooks Relays; Hawkettes take 5th

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team earned a fourth-place finish in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley, while the Ankeny boys' and girls' squads both finished fifth in their respective divisions. Dowling Catholic won the boys' meet with 124 points, 42 more than Valley. Centennial scored 70 points, finishing 10 points ahead of the Hawks in the … [Read more...] about Centennial boys edge Hawks for 4th at Brooks Relays; Hawkettes take 5th

Jaguars dominate S.E. Polk Relays; Sickerson erases Ankeny record in 100

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While the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team dominated the Southeast Polk Relays on Thursday, Ankeny's Tyler Sickerson raced to perhaps the most impressive victory of the night. Sickerson easily won the 100 in a blistering time of 10.55 seconds, breaking the school record. It was the fifth-fastest time ever in Iowa and ranks 83rd in the U.S. for … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate S.E. Polk Relays; Sickerson erases Ankeny record in 100

‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

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The Ankeny boys' track team won only one event in the Mustang Classic on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes, but the lone victory reverberated around the state. The Ankeny foursome of Sam Sandvig, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Ethan Zuber won the distance medley relay in a time of 3:25.60. The Hawks won the race by more than 9 seconds and posted the fastest … [Read more...] about ‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jack Belding, Ankeny boys’ track

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Ankeny senior Jack Belding is one of the state's top sprinters. He led the Hawks to a runner-up finish in the boys' Class 4A state track meet last season. Belding won a state title in the 400 in 47.94 seconds, equaling the 17th-fastest time in state history. He also placed third in the 200. Belding anchored Ankeny to a second-place finish in the sprint … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jack Belding, Ankeny boys’ track

Ankeny boys set 4 meet records, place 2nd overall at Marske Indoor Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' track team set four meet records and placed second overall in the Ruth Marske Indoor Invitational on Saturday at Brookings, S.D. Sioux Falls (S.D.) Lincoln won the meet with 93.5 points. Defending champion Ankeny finished with 77 points, four more than Waukee Northwest. "We are firing on all cylinders right now!" said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys set 4 meet records, place 2nd overall at Marske Indoor Invitational

Hungry, humble Hawks off to good start in quest for Class 4A state championship

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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