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Boys' Track

From the 515 to the 319: Ankeny distance standout Hill to run for Northern Iowa

November 17, 2022 by Dan Holm

Senior Levi Hill helped lead the Ankeny boys' cross country team to its best season in two decades. His success with the Hawks has taken him to Cedar Falls. Hill has verbally committed to join the Northern Iowa men's cross country and track and field programs. One of his former Ankeny track teammates, thrower Jacob Baier, is a sophomore on the … [Read more...] about From the 515 to the 319: Ankeny distance standout Hill to run for Northern Iowa

Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A

May 22, 2022 by Dan Holm

The strategy for the Ankeny boys' sprint medley relay team was simple. Get the baton to anchor runner Tyrese Miller--the Class 4A 400-meter champion--within striking distance of the lead, and let him do the rest. It turned out that Miller didn't need to make up any ground after all. His teammates--Jack Belding, Tyler Sickerson and Tyson … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A

Centennial’s Valentine places 4th in long jump; Hawks take 5th in 4×200 relay

May 21, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial senior Isaiah Valentine jumped 21 feet 6 inches on his second attempt in the long jump at the Class 4A state track meet on Friday at Drake Stadium. Valentine wasn't able to improve his mark on the next four jumps, but he held on for a fourth-place finish. He scored five points for the Jaguars, who are tied for 23rd place heading into the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Valentine places 4th in long jump; Hawks take 5th in 4×200 relay

‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400

May 20, 2022 by Dan Holm

As he sped around the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Thursday, Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller knew that he was about to become a state champion for the first time. Miller won the 400 in the boys' Class 4A state track meet in a time of 48.71 seconds. He finished nearly a full second ahead of runner-up Luke Meyers of Iowa City Liberty. "That's definitely the … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 183

May 19, 2022 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the coed state track meet with boys' standouts Carter Accola of Ankeny and Cooper Majors and Alec Schneider of Ankeny Centennial along with girls' standouts Alli Macke of Ankeny and Maraye Breeding of Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 183

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Jamison Patton and Isaiah Valentine

May 16, 2022 by Dan Holm

Senior Isaiah Valentine of Ankeny Centennial and junior Jamison Patton of Ankeny have both qualified for the state track meet in the jumping events. Valentine placed second in the long jump on Thursday in a state qualifying meet at Fort Dodge. He recorded a personal best of 22 feet 1.5 inches. Patton, meanwhile, took second in the high jump at Johnston … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Jamison Patton and Isaiah Valentine

Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A

May 15, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller will try to accomplish a rare feat at the coed state track meet next week. The standout sprinter, who won Drake Relays titles last month in both the 100 and 400, will try to capture Class 4A crowns in those two events as well as the 200. He is one of only three athletes in Class 4A to qualify in all three of those … [Read more...] about Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A

‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

May 13, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams are heading into next week's state meet with a lot of momentum. Both squads placed second in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Johnston. More importantly, the Hawks and Hawkettes automatically qualified for state in numerous events. "I'm very happy with where we are sitting heading into the state … [Read more...] about ‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

Jaguars edge Ankeny boys for 3rd place at CIML Iowa Conference meet

May 5, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team enjoyed some success on Wednesday at Fort Dodge, where the Jaguars will return on May 12 for a Class 4A district meet. Centennial placed third among seven squads in the CIML Iowa Conference meet with 116 points. Ankeny took fourth with 112. Waukee Northwest easily captured the conference title in its first season … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny boys for 3rd place at CIML Iowa Conference meet

A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800

May 1, 2022 by Dan Holm

It seems only fitting that Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller got to run the final lap of the final event in the 112th Drake Relays on Saturday afternoon. After all, he spent most of the weekend on the blue oval, leaving his competitors in the dust. Miller completed a spectacular meet by helping the Hawks to a third-place finish in the boys' 4x400 relay. He … [Read more...] about A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800

TYRIFFIC TYRESE: Miller wins Drake Relays 100, then sets meet mark in 400

April 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

Tyrese Miller accomplished a lifelong goal on Friday at the Drake Relays. The Ankeny senior raced to a victory in the boys' 100-meter dash to earn a coveted white flag. "It feels awesome," said Miller. "I've worked super hard for this moment all my life. I'm so happy." Miller enjoyed it so much that he later captured another Drake Relays title in … [Read more...] about TYRIFFIC TYRESE: Miller wins Drake Relays 100, then sets meet mark in 400

VIDEO: Ankeny’s Miller races to Drake Relays victory in boys’ 100-meter dash

April 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

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Quass places 5th, Beason 10th in Drake Relays 3,000; Hanfelt hits PR in high jump

April 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

Distance runners Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial and Drew Beason of Ankeny found themselves near the back of the pack after the opening lap of the girls' 3,000-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. The duo didn't stay there for very long. Quass, a junior, gradually worked her way up toward the front. Beason, a freshman, was right with her most of … [Read more...] about Quass places 5th, Beason 10th in Drake Relays 3,000; Hanfelt hits PR in high jump

Centennial boys win 7 events, easily capture team title at Jaguar Invitational

April 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. The Jaguars had seven first-place finishes and racked up 151 points. Waukee placed second in the five-team field with 100.5, and Ankeny finished third with 98.5. Waukee Northwest and Southeast Polk also competed. All of the teams rested some of their top … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 7 events, easily capture team title at Jaguar Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 180

April 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, distance runner Rondi Quass of the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team joins sprinter Eva Fulk and head coach Thomas Cotter of the Ankeny girls' squad and long jumper Isaiah Valentine and assistant coach Mike Gettemy of the Centennial boys' squad as the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 180

Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

April 23, 2022 by Dan Holm

The official high school qualifiers for the 2022 Drake Relays have been announced. Ankeny has qualified in nine girls' events and seven boys' events. Ankeny Centennial has qualified in five girls' events and four boys' events. Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller is the second-fastest qualifier in the boys' 400 with a time of 49.58 seconds. He also qualified in … [Read more...] about Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

Hawks win 6 events, edge Centennial for 2nd place overall at Waukee Relays

April 22, 2022 by Dan Holm

Thursday's Waukee Relays gave the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams one final opportunity to qualify for the Drake Relays in various events. Both squads turned in some strong performances. Waukee Northwest won the nine-team meet with 173 points, while Ankeny edged its crosstown rival and two other squads for second place. The Hawks scored … [Read more...] about Hawks win 6 events, edge Centennial for 2nd place overall at Waukee Relays

North Polk boys edge Centennial to win team title at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

April 21, 2022 by Dan Holm

Tuesday's Fred Smith Hawk Relays showed that some of the smaller schools in central Iowa can compete with the boys' track teams in the CIML. North Polk won the 12-team meet with 90 points, edging runner-up Ankeny Centennial by six points. The Comets did not win any events, but relied on their depth to capture the overall crown. Carlisle and Indianola … [Read more...] about North Polk boys edge Centennial to win team title at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put

April 18, 2022 by Dan Holm

Saturday was a good day for the Ankeny boys' track team. It wasn't bad for Ankeny Centennial either. The two squads combined for five victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks had four of those wins on a chilly day. "We competed very well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "It was a long, cold day, but the athletes showed up … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put

Pederson wins long jump, helps Hawks to 4th-place finish at DouBrava Invite

April 14, 2022 by Dan Holm

Some technical issues created some havoc in the DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale, resulting in a long night for the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks eventually finished fourth in the seven-team field. They scored 73 points. "The timing system didn't work for some of the meet," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "Our times won't qualify for … [Read more...] about Pederson wins long jump, helps Hawks to 4th-place finish at DouBrava Invite

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