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Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A

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Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller will try to accomplish a rare feat at the coed state track meet next week. The standout sprinter, who won Drake Relays titles last month in both the 100 and 400, will try to capture Class 4A crowns in those two events as well as the 200. He is one of only three athletes in Class 4A to qualify in all three of those … [Read more...] about Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A

‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

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The Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams are heading into next week's state meet with a lot of momentum. Both squads placed second in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Johnston. More importantly, the Hawks and Hawkettes automatically qualified for state in numerous events. "I'm very happy with where we are sitting heading into the state … [Read more...] about ‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

‘I knew UNI was where I wanted to be’: Ankeny’s Fulk to run for Panthers

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Ankeny sprinter Eva Fulk has committed to join the Northern Iowa women's track and field program. Fulk said the process of choosing a school was an easy one for her. "I did look at a few other schools in the Midwest, but it didn’t take me long to choose and it wasn't a tough decision," she said. "Once I saw the school and watched a practice, I knew UNI … [Read more...] about ‘I knew UNI was where I wanted to be’: Ankeny’s Fulk to run for Panthers

Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump

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While the Ankeny girls' track team won five events in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Wednesday, crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial earned a pair of victories and also had a good night at Waukee Northwest. The host Wolves won the seven-team meet with 189 points. The Hawkettes placed second with 149. "We had a very strong showing," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump

Hawkettes earn 7th-place finish in 4×400; Centennial frosh takes 11th in 400 lows

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Getting a chance to run in the final of the Drake Relays 4x400 relay was enough for Eva Fulk and her teammates on the Ankeny girls' track squad. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in the event on Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium. They posted a time of 4:05.91. "We pushed really hard to get into the finals," said Fulk. "I was really … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn 7th-place finish in 4×400; Centennial frosh takes 11th in 400 lows

Macke smashes school record to place 4th in 800; Baier takes 7th in discus

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Ankeny freshman Alli Macke wasn't even aware that she had smashed her own school record by more than 4 seconds. After placing fourth in the girls' 800-meter run at the Drake Relays on Friday afternoon, Macke was asked if she was happy with her time. "What was it?" she responded. When told that she was clocked in 2:13.45, Macke beamed a huge … [Read more...] about Macke smashes school record to place 4th in 800; Baier takes 7th in discus

Quass places 5th, Beason 10th in Drake Relays 3,000; Hanfelt hits PR in high jump

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Distance runners Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial and Drew Beason of Ankeny found themselves near the back of the pack after the opening lap of the girls' 3,000-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. The duo didn't stay there for very long. Quass, a junior, gradually worked her way up toward the front. Beason, a freshman, was right with her most of … [Read more...] about Quass places 5th, Beason 10th in Drake Relays 3,000; Hanfelt hits PR in high jump

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

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When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

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The official high school qualifiers for the 2022 Drake Relays have been announced. Ankeny has qualified in nine girls' events and seven boys' events. Ankeny Centennial has qualified in five girls' events and four boys' events. Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller is the second-fastest qualifier in the boys' 400 with a time of 49.58 seconds. He also qualified in … [Read more...] about Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown

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Thursday's Jaguar Invitational was hosted by Ankeny Centennial, but the Ankeny girls' track team clearly felt right at home. The Hawkettes won seven events and easily captured the six-team meet with 171 points. Dowling Catholic placed second with 145. "We checked off every box we had going into the meet," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We wanted to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown

Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational

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The weather this spring has been so consistently bad that Tuesday's Jim Duea Invitational at Ames was held under mild conditions by comparison. "It was a cold, cold night, but at least it wasn't windy," said Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich. "That feels like half a win this season with the way it's been going." Waukee Northwest won … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational

Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’

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The Ankeny girls' track team showed off its many strengths in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a few highlights, too. The Hawkettes won four events and had six other top-five finishes. "Every meet we feel like we put another few pieces together," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’

Baier, Winfrey, Hanfelt shine in field events, lead Ankeny to runner-up finish

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team won a state title in the long jump thanks to Shelby Romig, who is now competing for St. Cloud State. This spring, the Hawkettes could contend for even more championships in the field events. Hannah Baier won the discus in the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames with a season-best throw of 123 feet. She edged … [Read more...] about Baier, Winfrey, Hanfelt shine in field events, lead Ankeny to runner-up finish

Macke wins 800, helps Hawkettes to state’s best time in DMR at Brooks Relays

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The Ankeny girls' track team appears to have a high ceiling. The Hawkettes showed a glimpse of their potential on Saturday in the Brooks Relays at Valley, where they placed fifth in the 11-team field with 81.5 points. "It was a good day," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We're starting to put some of the pieces of the puzzle together." Freshman … [Read more...] about Macke wins 800, helps Hawkettes to state’s best time in DMR at Brooks Relays

Hawkettes ‘show a lot of grit’, capture team crown at Waukee Invitational

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The members of the Ankeny girls' track team were just happy to compete on Tuesday. Winning the Waukee Invitational was a bonus. The Hawkettes scored 48 points to capture the seven-team meet, edging Norwalk and Waukee by three points. Only the seven relay events were scored. "We were very happy to get a meet in with the forecast looking unfavorable … [Read more...] about Hawkettes ‘show a lot of grit’, capture team crown at Waukee Invitational

Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

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The Ankeny girls' track team opened its outdoor season on Saturday with a fourth-place finish in the Mustang Classic at Dallas Center-Grimes. Cedar Rapids Prairie won the seven-team meet with 133.5 points. Southeast Polk was second with 123, followed by Ames with 121 and Ankeny with 107.5. "It was a very productive day for us," said Ankeny coach Thomas … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

‘We feel like we are a top-5 team’: Ankeny girls boast young, talented squad

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Thomas Cotter is hoping to make the most of his final season as the Ankeny girls' track coach. Cotter, who is going to Carlisle at the end of the school year, has already had a lot of success with the Hawkettes. "We have accomplished a lot in the four years I have been here," said Cotter. "With a COVID year, we have won three state championships (in … [Read more...] about ‘We feel like we are a top-5 team’: Ankeny girls boast young, talented squad