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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Shelby Romig, Ankeny girls’ track

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Ankeny senior Shelby Romig won a state title in the long jump at the girls' Class 4A state track meet on Friday at Drake Stadium. She helped the Hawkettes to their highest finish overall since 1997. Romig also plays for the Ankeny softball team. The Hawkettes will host Urbandale in a season-opening doubleheader on Monday. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Shelby Romig, Ankeny girls’ track

Hawkettes tie for 4th in 4A, while Jaguars score most points in school history

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The bar has been raised for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The Hawkettes tied for fourth place in the Class 4A state meet that concluded on Saturday at Drake Stadium. They finished with 40 points, matching Cedar Falls' total. It was Ankeny's highest finish since 1997, when the Hawkettes earned runner-up honors in Class 3A. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes tie for 4th in 4A, while Jaguars score most points in school history

‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny girls' track team walked out of Drake Stadium with an individual state title. Senior Shelby Romig won the long jump at the Class 4A state meet on Friday, posting her victory about 24 hours after teammate Lauren McMahon raced to a win in the 3,000-meter run. "I'm kind of at a loss for words right now," Romig said. … [Read more...] about ‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown

McMahon wins 3,000 in dramatic fashion; Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay

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Ankeny senior Lauren McMahon asked herself a question as she watched Iowa City Liberty's Ashlyn Keeney take the lead on the final lap of the 3,000-meter run in the girls' Class 4A state track meet on Thursday. "I knew she was going to come out with a really good 400 kick," McMahon said of Keeney. "I was just thinking in my head, 'Lauren, what do you have … [Read more...] about McMahon wins 3,000 in dramatic fashion; Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay