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‘I felt like Wartburg was the best fit for me’: Ankeny’s Poock commits to Knights

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Ankeny distance runner Andrew Poock has committed to Wartburg College. Poock picked the Knights over Central and Simpson. All three schools are members of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference. "I looked at Iowa State first, but after looking at Central, Simpson and Wartburg I liked the feel of the smaller schools better," Poock said. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like Wartburg was the best fit for me’: Ankeny’s Poock commits to Knights

Hawks win sprint medley relay, Jaguars also shine at Waukee Earlybird meet

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The weather for Thursday's Waukee Earlybird boys' track meet wasn't the greatest. Still, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial both overcame the rainy conditions to turn in some good performances. The meet was unscored. "Our kids competed very well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "We still have some of our top guys running at half capacity. We're waiting for … [Read more...] about Hawks win sprint medley relay, Jaguars also shine at Waukee Earlybird meet

Ankeny boys’ track team to rely on depth in sprint, hurdles events

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With temperatures in the 60s, the Ankeny boys' track team took advantage of the balmy weather to compete outdoors Tuesday in a dual meet at Urbandale. Coach Nick Nelson was pleased with the results. "It was great to be outside and run a full meet prior to spring break," Nelson said. "Typically, we are inside doing indoor meets. The boys competed very … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ track team to rely on depth in sprint, hurdles events

Ankeny’s Cox chooses track over other sports, commits to Western Illinois

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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

Ankeny’s Miller to play two sports–football and track–at Grand View

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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

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jacob Baier, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Jacob Baier was expected to have a big season for the Ankeny boys' track team. He placed sixth in the discus at last year's Class 4A state meet with a throw of 153 feet 9 inches, helping the Hawks to a sixth-place finish. Baier was also a standout on the football field last fall, when he helped Ankeny to an 8-3 record and a Class 4A quarterfinal … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jacob Baier, Ankeny boys’ track

Ankeny’s Baier chooses track and field over football, signs with Northern Iowa

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While helping the Ankeny football team to an appearance in the Class 4A semifinals last fall, senior offensive lineman Jacob Baier couldn't get the sport of track and field out of his mind. That's when he knew that his future was in the throwing circle. "A year ago if you asked me football or track, I wouldn't have known," said Baier. "What really … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Baier chooses track and field over football, signs with Northern Iowa

Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

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Tim Sindt wanted to make a statement in his final race as an Ankeny Hawk. But he also wanted to win another state track title. The standout distance runner managed to do both on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Sindt pulled away from the field early in the race, built a commanding lead and then cruised to a victory in the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run. … [Read more...] about Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

Hawks qualify for state meet in 17 events; Jaguars advance in 15

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Ankeny's Tim Sindt accomplished what he wanted to on Friday during a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Fort Dodge. The two-time state cross country champion qualified for the state meet in all three of his events, helping the Hawks to a third-place finish in the eight-team field. Ames easily won the district title with 171 points. Ankeny Centennial … [Read more...] about Hawks qualify for state meet in 17 events; Jaguars advance in 15

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Max Smith is the top sprinter on the Ankeny boys' track team. He won a pair of medals at the Drake Relays this weekend. Smith raced to a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter dash on Friday, posting a time of 10.99 seconds. He then teamed up with Nick Scherle, Peyton Agan and Conner Niffenegger to place sixth in the 4x100 relay on Saturday in 44.41 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

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The crosstown rivalry between Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial moved to the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Both schools qualified for the final in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay at the Drake Relays, setting up a Jag-Hawk showdown on a cold and rainy afternoon. While Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Linn-Mar (Marion) battled it out for the Relays title, … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

Sindt places 2nd in 1,600, but ‘super happy’ about future roommate’s victory

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Ankeny's Tim Sindt didn't mind coming in second place on Saturday. The only runner that beat him, Joe Schaefer of Johnston, is a good friend. Schaefer won the boys' 1,600-meter run at the Drake Relays in a time of 4:21.33. Sindt was the runner-up in 4:23.48. "I'm super happy for him," Sindt said. "We're going to be roommates at Iowa State next year. … [Read more...] about Sindt places 2nd in 1,600, but ‘super happy’ about future roommate’s victory

‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

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Ankeny's Max Smith was just hoping to get into the finals of the 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays. He did even better than that. The senior placed fourth in the event on Friday at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 10.99 seconds. "I was happy with my start," Smith said. "I gave it my all." Smith earlier posted a season-best time of 10.90 in the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ethan Norgaard, Ankeny boys’ track

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Ethan Norgaard is a member of the Ankeny boys' track team. Norgaard placed fifth in the 800 at the Dr. Brooks Relays on April 6 at Valley. "Ethan is one of those individuals that does everything that the coaches want him to do," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "He has worked his tail off in the weight room and on the track to position himself as a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ethan Norgaard, Ankeny boys’ track

Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational

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Ankeny Centennial's James Jacavino and Katie Petersen both broke their own school records during the Blue Oval Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Thomas Collins set another school record in the boys' 400, breaking the mark that teammate Liam Murphy established just one week ago. "It was a good day for most of our guys," said Centennial boys' … [Read more...] about Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational

Hawks win sprint medley relay at DouBrava Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' track team won the sprint medley relay at the DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. That was the lone victory of the night for the Hawks, who posted a time of 1:35.92. They finished .15 seconds ahead of Des Moines Roosevelt. The winning team consisted of Max Smith, Nick Scherle, Brody Brecht and Anyoun Anyoun. They posted the … [Read more...] about Hawks win sprint medley relay at DouBrava Invitational

Smith, Sindt race to victories at Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival

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The Ankeny boys' track team came away with a pair of victories in the Eastern Iowa Track & Field Festival on Saturday in Iowa City. The meet featured some of the state's top track athletes. Max Smith raced to a victory in the 100. He posted a time of 10.92 seconds. Distance standout Tim Sindt captured the 1,600 in 4:24.40. He pulled away to defeat … [Read more...] about Smith, Sindt race to victories at Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival

Hawks boast high hopes after strong finish at last year’s state meet

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If the Ankeny boys' track team can stay healthy, the Hawks should have a good chance to build on the success of last year's squad. Ankeny tied for 13th place in the Class 4A state meet with 21 points. It was the Hawks' highest finish since the split into two high schools. Thirteen state qualifiers are back, including standout distance runner Tim Sindt, … [Read more...] about Hawks boast high hopes after strong finish at last year’s state meet