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
Boys' Track
Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Like most high school athletes these days, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt announced his college choice Monday through social media. "Extremely excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic, track, and cross country career at Iowa State University next fall! Go Cyclones," Sindt tweeted. Sindt won his second consecutive Class 4A state cross country … [Read more...] about Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay
The south side of Ankeny has some pretty good hurdlers, too. On the same day that Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss captured the 110 hurdles title in the Class 4A state track meet at Drake Stadium, Ankeny raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Max Griffin, Mason Thompson and Connor Niffenegger won the … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track
Ankeny junior Tim Sindt is one of the state's top distance runners. He qualified for last weekend's Drake Relays in a pair of events. Sindt placed 14th in the 3,200-meter run on Thursday with a time of 9:52.72. He finished eighth in the 1,600 on Saturday in 4:23.11. Here is some inside info on Sindt: Overall, were you happy with your races at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track
Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles
After tying for 11th place in the discus at the Drake Relays on Thursday, Ankeny thrower Jacob Baier was looking to do even better in the shot put on Friday morning. But it didn't happen. Baier struggled to take advantage of the perfect weather conditions and finished in 20th place with a throw of 49 feet 3.25 inches. "It wasn't my best," said … [Read more...] about Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles
Ankeny’s Sindt wins 1,600 at DouBrava Invitational
Ankeny distance runner Tim Sindt continues to make steady progress on the track. Sindt, who won a Class 4A state cross country title last fall, raced to an easy victory in the 1,600 during the Gary DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. He won the event in a time of 4:31.87, finishing more than 7 seconds ahead of runner-up Tyler Loecke of … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Sindt wins 1,600 at DouBrava Invitational
State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April
The health of junior Tim Sindt could go a long way in determining the success of the Ankeny boys' track team. Sindt, one of the state's top distance runners, won a Class 4A cross country title last fall. But he underwent surgery last month for a heart problem and has yet to compete this spring. "I had something called … [Read more...] about State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April
Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational
Ankeny Centennial's Ryan VanBaale isn't the only talented sprinter from Ankeny. Crosstown rival Ankeny High School also has a speedster in the form of junior Max Smith, who won the 100-meter dash at the Johnston Early Bird Invitational on Thursday. Smith crossed the finish line in 11.54 seconds to provide the Hawks' lone victory of the night in their … [Read more...] about Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational