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Hawkettes boast talented group of sprinters, seek top-10 finish at state

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Two years ago, the Ankeny girls' track team tied for 12th place in the Class 4A state meet--its highest finish since 2013. Most of the state qualifiers from that squad are still on the Hawkettes' roster, even after losing the majority of the 2020 season to the COVID-19 pandemic. "It has been a year since we got to roll up our sleeves with these kids," … [Read more...] about Hawkettes boast talented group of sprinters, seek top-10 finish at state

Romig chooses track over softball, verbally commits to St. Cloud State

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The loss of her junior track season to COVID-19 didn't prevent Ankeny's Shelby Romig from attracting the attention of college coaches. She had already done enough to prove that she's capable of competing at the collegiate level. Romig has verbally committed to join the women's track and field program at St. Cloud State, an NCAA Division II school that … [Read more...] about Romig chooses track over softball, verbally commits to St. Cloud State

Mayberry to join Iowa’s track program; van de Mortel headed to UNI

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Ankeny sprinters Mytika Mayberry and Eva van de Mortel are both headed to Division I track and field programs in Iowa. They could have remained teammates on the collegiate level, but van de Mortel decided to pursue a different path. While Mayberry has committed to run for Iowa, van de Mortel also considered the Hawkeyes before choosing Northern … [Read more...] about Mayberry to join Iowa’s track program; van de Mortel headed to UNI

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Malea Daugherty, Ankeny senior

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Ankeny senior Malea Daugherty has been a standout in three sports--track, volleyball and softball--during her high school career. She helped the Hawkettes reach the semifinals of the Class 5A state volleyball tournament last fall. On the track, Daugherty ran on Ankeny's eighth-place shuttle hurdle relay at last year's Class 4A state meet. She also ran on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Malea Daugherty, Ankeny senior

Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000

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It's been nearly 20 years since the Ankeny girls' track team captured a state title in a relay event. In the previous two years, the Hawkettes almost ended that drought. On Saturday, they finally did. The foursome of Mikala Sidney, Eva van de Mortel, Eva Fulk and Mytika Mayberry raced to a victory in the Class 4A 4x100 relay at Drake Stadium. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000

Scoring error gets corrected; Hawkettes, Jaguars finish in 3rd-place tie

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There isn't much separation between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The two rivals have taken turns defeating each other this season, and on Thursday the Hawkettes and Jaguars battled down to the wire for third place in the CIML Central Conference meet at Ankeny. In the final event of the night, Ankeny placed fourth in the 4x400 … [Read more...] about Scoring error gets corrected; Hawkettes, Jaguars finish in 3rd-place tie

‘It’s a dream come true’: Hawkettes’ 4×100 relay wins coveted white flags

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Mytika Mayberry jogged across the infield turf at Drake Stadium on Saturday along with her three teammates, waving their coveted white flags. Just a few minutes earlier, Mayberry had sprinted down the homestretch of the blue oval, anchoring the Ankeny girls' 4x100 relay team to its first victory at the Drake Relays in 22 years. "This feels amazing," … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a dream come true’: Hawkettes’ 4×100 relay wins coveted white flags

Thrice as nice: 3 Ankeny sprinters earn top-8 finishes in girls’ 100

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The maroon-and-gold colors of Ankeny High School were easy to spot during the final of the girls' 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays on Friday. Three of the eight finalists in the race were Ankeny teammates: Mytika Mayberry, Eva van de Mortel and Mikala Sidney. "We all worked so hard to get here, and I'm so proud of all these ladies," said van de … [Read more...] about Thrice as nice: 3 Ankeny sprinters earn top-8 finishes in girls’ 100

Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays

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A trip to the Kansas Relays proved to be beneficial for both the Ankeny girls' and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams. Mytika Mayberry placed fourth for the Hawkettes in the girls' 100. She posted a time of 12.12 seconds, which now ranks third in the state. "Mytika did an outstanding job and is improving every race," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays

Ankeny sprinter Mayberry advances to 100-meter final at Kansas Relays

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Ankeny's Mytika Mayberry has qualified for the finals in the 100-meter dash at the Kansas Relays. Mayberry won her preliminary heat on Friday in a time of 12.15 seconds, which set a personal record. She now ranks fifth in Iowa in that event. Teammates Eva van de Mortel and Mikala Sidney also competed in the 100. Sidney was clocked in 12.67, while van … [Read more...] about Ankeny sprinter Mayberry advances to 100-meter final at Kansas Relays

Hawkettes, Jaguars ignore team race at Duea Invite, focus on specific events

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The Ankeny girls' track team turned in some strong performances in the Jim Duea Invitational on Tuesday at Ames. And so did Ankeny Centennial. Neither squad focused much on the team standings. The Hawkettes placed fifth in the eight-team field with 75 points, while the Jaguars finished seventh with 64. "It was a good meet," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars ignore team race at Duea Invite, focus on specific events

Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational

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Ankeny Centennial's James Jacavino and Katie Petersen both broke their own school records during the Blue Oval Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Thomas Collins set another school record in the boys' 400, breaking the mark that teammate Liam Murphy established just one week ago. "It was a good day for most of our guys," said Centennial boys' … [Read more...] about Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational

Hawkettes get wins from Sidney, 4×1 and 4×2 relays at Ames

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Tuesday's Hi Covey Relays in Ames provided an opportunity for the Ankeny girls' track athletes to test themselves. The Hawkettes placed fourth in the eight-team field with 118.5 points. They finished behind three of the top teams in Class 4A. Southeast Polk won the meet with 163 points. Cedar Falls was second with 143.5, edging the host Little Cyclones … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get wins from Sidney, 4×1 and 4×2 relays at Ames

Hawkettes, Jaguars turn in strong performances at Waukee Invitational

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams tuned up for Thursday's Hawkette Relays with some strong performances at the Waukee Invitational on Tuesday. The meet was not scored, although team points were kept in the relay events for the Hy-Vee Cup. Waukee won the competition with 56 points. Ankeny tied for fourth in the 12-team field with 29 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars turn in strong performances at Waukee Invitational

Hawkettes move outdoors, win 3 events at Waukee Earlybird Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' track team opened its outdoor season on Tuesday by winning three events at the Waukee Earlybird Invitational. No team scores were kept. Mytika Mayberry won the 100 in 12.93 seconds, while Malea Daugherty took the 100 hurdles in 17.11. Jasmine Bentley captured the discus with a throw of 102 feet 6 inches. Mikayla Sidney placed second … [Read more...] about Hawkettes move outdoors, win 3 events at Waukee Earlybird Invitational

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

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Sophomore Eva van de Mortel is one of 14 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny girls' track team. She placed 15th in the 100 and also ran on the Hawkettes' third-place 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet. During the indoor season, van de Mortel won the 55-meter dash at Wartburg and the 60-meter dash at UNI, where over 200 girls competed and she was … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

Under new coach, Hawkettes boast 14 returning state qualifiers

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After watching his team compete in a pair of indoor meets, Ankeny girls' track coach Thomas Cotter likes what he has seen from the Hawkettes. "The indoor season has gone great," said Cotter, whose team will compete again on Saturday at the Buena Vista Indoor Meet. "We went into the season hoping to develop more 400 runners, and we have certainly seen … [Read more...] about Under new coach, Hawkettes boast 14 returning state qualifiers

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Parr, Ankeny girls’ track

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Sam Parr is a member of the Ankeny girls' track team. "Sam is a senior who has really stepped up as a team leader in the first few weeks of the season as we have transitioned to our new routines and expectations," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "She focuses on the discus, but will also throw shot for us from time to time this spring." The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Parr, Ankeny girls’ track