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
Girls' Track
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 257
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the Drake Relays with Anika Mohrhauser and Lawson Langford of Ankeny Centennial along with Morgan Johnson and Jack Belding of Ankeny. Former Ankeny standout Robin Hagen also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 257
Centennial girls win 4 events, place 2nd overall at Weier Invite; Ankeny takes 5th
While the Ankeny girls' track team rested many of its top athletes on Monday, Ankeny Centennial took a different approach to the Larry Weier Invitational at Dowling Catholic and placed second overall with 141.33 points. The host Maroons easily defended their team title, racking up 190.33 points. Johnston was third with 132. "We had a great night," said … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 4 events, place 2nd overall at Weier Invite; Ankeny takes 5th
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track
Ankeny junior Reagan Hanfelt is one of the top girls' high jumpers in the state. She was the No. 1 qualifier for this week's Drake Relays with a jump of 5 feet 7 inches at the Hawkette Invitational on April 4. Hanfelt is also a standout on the volleyball court. She earned third-team all-state honors in Class 5A last fall after helping Ankeny to a state … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track
High school qualifiers announced for 114th running of the Drake Relays
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