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Hawkettes win 3 events at Emporia St. Relays, surpass coaches’ expectations

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Friday's trip to the Sunflower State produced some solid results for the Ankeny girls' track team. The Hawkettes won three events and placed second overall in the 13-team field at the Emporia State (Kan.) High School Relays with 128 points. Olathe (Kan.) North won the meet with 169 points. "Our purpose for attending this meet matches our program's … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 3 events at Emporia St. Relays, surpass coaches’ expectations

Ankeny returns loaded roster, including all 4 members of state champ 4×8 relay

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In its first season under coach TJ Jumper, the Ankeny girls' track team was in contention for a state title before eventually finishing fifth in Class 4A with 50 points. This spring, the Hawkettes will be looking to capture a trophy. "We believe if we can stay healthy that we could be a team that could contend for a state title," said Jumper, who was … [Read more...] about Ankeny returns loaded roster, including all 4 members of state champ 4×8 relay

‘I loved the atmosphere and energy’: Smith to run for Nebraska-Omaha

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Ankeny senior Lillian Smith has decided to continue her track and field career at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Smith announced on social media earlier this week that she had committed to the Mavericks' program. "It was a tough decision because every school I visited had pros and cons," Smith said. "However, I immediately loved UNO once I got on … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the atmosphere and energy’: Smith to run for Nebraska-Omaha

‘I found a love for the sport’: Ankeny’s Jumper to run track at Central College

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Ankeny hurdler Ella Jumper has verbally committed to join the Central College women's track and field program. Jumper, who qualified for the Class 4A state meet last spring in the shuttle hurdle relay, picked the Dutch after looking at a few other schools, including Wisconsin-La Crosse. "I was very particular in what I wanted so I only went on a few … [Read more...] about ‘I found a love for the sport’: Ankeny’s Jumper to run track at Central College

Ankeny girls’ track coach Jumper named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

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Ankeny girls' track coach T.J. Jumper has been named an At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A. Jumper guided Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in last month's state meet at Drake Stadium. The Hawkettes finished with 50 points. Ankeny trailed eventual champion Waukee Northwest by a single point heading into the final day of the meet. "As a team, you … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ track coach Jumper named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

Ankeny girls break 42-year-old school record in 4×400 relay, finish 5th in 4A

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On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium, the Ankeny girls' track team closed out the Class 4A state meet in style. The Hawkettes placed sixth in the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:54.26, breaking a school record that had stood since 1981. The team was comprised of Sophie Loeffler, Morgan Johnson, Zoe Shadravan and Alli Macke. Macke ran the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls break 42-year-old school record in 4×400 relay, finish 5th in 4A

Hawkettes settle for 2nd in DMR, trail Waukee NW by 1 point in 4A team race

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Ankeny's Zoe Shadravan couldn't watch the final section of the girls' Class 4A distance medley relay on Friday at Drake Stadium. The defending champion Hawkettes had just won the second section in a time of 4:05.63, but they had to await the results of the fastest heat to determine their final placing. Shadravan and teammates Lillian Smith, Sophie … [Read more...] about Hawkettes settle for 2nd in DMR, trail Waukee NW by 1 point in 4A team race

Ankeny girls capture 4×800 relay title, take Class 4A lead with 27 points

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Alli Macke could hardly walk after anchoring Ankeny's 4x800 relay team to a Class 4A state title on Thursday at Drake Stadium. "It really takes a toll on my body, but it's totally worth it to be standing here as state champs with my best friends," said Macke. The sophomore teamed up with Sophie Loeffler, Reagan Prendergast and Drew Beason to win the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls capture 4×800 relay title, take Class 4A lead with 27 points

Coed state track qualifiers announced: Ankeny girls’ team advances in 17 events

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The coed state track qualifiers have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Ankeny girls' team has qualified in 17 events, one more than the Ankeny boys' squad. Both Ankeny Centennial teams have qualified in 12 events. Here are all of the qualifiers from Ankeny and Centennial, … [Read more...] about Coed state track qualifiers announced: Ankeny girls’ team advances in 17 events

‘We took care of business’: Ankeny teams score 193 points, place 2nd at SQM

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A long bus ride to Council Bluffs turned into a successful business trip for the Ankeny track teams. Both the Hawks and Hawkettes scored 193 points and placed second among eight teams in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Wickersham Stadium. More importantly, both Ankeny squads qualified for next week's state meet in a combined 33 … [Read more...] about ‘We took care of business’: Ankeny teams score 193 points, place 2nd at SQM

Ankeny girls place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th at competitive CIML Conference meet

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Thursday's CIML Conference meet at Waukee Northwest was a good tune-up for the rest of championship season for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The Hawkettes placed third in the meet with 117.5 points. Dowling Catholic won the team title with 125 points, edging the host Wolves by two points. Northwest is the defending Class 4A … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th at competitive CIML Conference meet

‘We knew we’d get a good spot’: Centennial girls place 2nd in 4×400 relay

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Kylin Smith and the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team enjoyed another great day at the Drake Relays. After earlier breaking her own school record in the 400 hurdles, Smith helped the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in the 4x400 relay on Saturday afternoon. She ran the third leg in 59.34 seconds to move her team from fourth place into second. "She had a … [Read more...] about ‘We knew we’d get a good spot’: Centennial girls place 2nd in 4×400 relay

Jaguars set 2 school records at Relays; Ankeny’s Hanfelt earns 3rd-place finish

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Friday was a record-setting day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. The Jaguars set a pair of school records during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium. They raced to a 10th-place finish in the 4x200 relay, then later posted the second-fastest qualifying time for Saturday's final in the 4x400 relay. "We're happy," said Julia Flick following the … [Read more...] about Jaguars set 2 school records at Relays; Ankeny’s Hanfelt earns 3rd-place finish

Beason, Pratt earn 5th-place finishes at Drake Relays; Baier takes 8th

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Distance runners Drew Beason of Ankeny and Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial both accomplished their goals during the Distance Carnival portion of the Drake Relays on Thursday at Drake Stadium. Beason placed fifth in the girls' 3,000 with a time of 10:05.32. She dropped 4 seconds off her personal record. "My goal going into the race was a … [Read more...] about Beason, Pratt earn 5th-place finishes at Drake Relays; Baier takes 8th

Mohrhauser wins 3,000, Jaguars take 4×400 relay at Weier Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a fourth-place finish in the Larry Weier Invitational on Monday at Dowling Catholic, while Ankeny tied for sixth in the eight-team field. Dowling easily won its own meet with 93.5 points. Johnston was second with 66.5. "It was a beautiful night to compete, and we were able to bring a lot of our younger … [Read more...] about Mohrhauser wins 3,000, Jaguars take 4×400 relay at Weier Invitational

High school qualifiers for 2023 Drake Relays announced

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High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays have been announced. The Ankeny boys' track team qualified in a total of 12 events, but one of the Hawks' top qualifiers will not be competing. Senior Carter Accola, the second-fastest qualifier in the 110 hurdles, is nursing a minor injury and will not run. (See Monday's Prep of the Week feature for more on the … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers for 2023 Drake Relays announced

Centennial girls celebrate Senior Night with 3rd-place finish at Jaguar Invite

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Thursday's Jaguar Invitational was also Senior Night for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. "We have a large senior class with many great team leaders, and it was great to be able to honor and support them in their last home meet," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. Nine teams competed in the meet, which was held under cold and windy conditions. … [Read more...] about Centennial girls celebrate Senior Night with 3rd-place finish at Jaguar Invite