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Girls' Track

Changes coming in boys’ and girls’ basketball, bowling, and track and field

August 10, 2021 by Dan Holm

Three recommendations from the joint committees of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union have been recently approved by both boards for boys' and girls' competition in basketball, bowling, and track and field. The IGHSAU Board of Directors unanimously voted the measures through at their July meeting that will … [Read more...] about Changes coming in boys’ and girls’ basketball, bowling, and track and field

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 138

May 27, 2021 by Dan Holm

Standout runner Tommy Collins of Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' coach Thomas Cotter recapped the state track meet on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm also interviews Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax about his team's huge victory at Waukee in a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 138

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

May 24, 2021 by Dan Holm

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

May 23, 2021 by Dan Holm

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

May 22, 2021 by Dan Holm

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

May 21, 2021 by Dan Holm

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

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 137

May 20, 2021 by Dan Holm

Track standouts Tyler Johnson and Kathryn Vortherms of Ankeny Centennial joined Ankeny stars Lauren McMahon and Mason Thompson as the guests on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 137

Ankeny Southview girls win state title to cap off undefeated season

May 18, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Southview eighth grade girls' track team capped off an undefeated season by winning the Eighth Grade Large School state meet on Saturday in Gilbert. Southview placed in 14 of the 18 events and racked up 84 points, 31 more than runner-up Waukee Prairieview. Alli Macke won the 400 in 59.22 seconds, one of her three school records on the day. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny Southview girls win state title to cap off undefeated season

Hawkettes place 2nd behind Waukee, qualify for state meet in 16 events

May 14, 2021 by Dan Holm

Thursday's Class 4A regional meet at Waukee couldn't have gone much better for the Ankeny girls' track team. The Hawkettes placed second in the eight-team field with 146 points. Waukee easily won the meet with 186 points. "We knew winning a team title was out of the question with a tough draw against Waukee," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "It was … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd behind Waukee, qualify for state meet in 16 events

Hawkettes edge Centennial girls by 6 points to win Iowa Conference crown

May 5, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team continues to chase its crosstown rival. On Tuesday, the Jaguars nearly caught Ankeny for the first time this season. The two squads waged a close battle for the team title in the CIML Iowa Conference meet at Mason City. The Hawkettes emerged with the crown, racking up 159 points to edge Centennial by six … [Read more...] about Hawkettes edge Centennial girls by 6 points to win Iowa Conference crown

‘We had a fun time’: Ankeny, Centennial girls shine at first Jaguar Invite

April 30, 2021 by Dan Holm

The championship season begins next week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. Both squads appear to be on target to peak at the end of the season. The Hawkettes placed second in the Jaguar Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny. They finished with 142 points. "We feel we are going to be very competitive in a wide range of events as … [Read more...] about ‘We had a fun time’: Ankeny, Centennial girls shine at first Jaguar Invite

‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays

April 23, 2021 by Dan Holm

When the Ankeny girls' track team won the 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet two years ago, the Hawkettes were known as a squad with a lot of sprint speed. This year's team has proven to be very strong in multiple areas. Ankeny showed off its depth on Thursday at the Drake Relays, where the Hawkettes medaled in six events and had five top-five … [Read more...] about ‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays

Ankeny, Centennial teams to be well represented at Drake Relays

April 18, 2021 by Dan Holm

The 111th Drake Relays will be held Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. All of the high schools events will be held on Thursday before limited fans. Several athletes from Ankeny have qualified in multiple individual events. They are Lauren McMahon and Shelby Romig of Ankeny and Kathryn Vortherms and Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial in the girls' … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial teams to be well represented at Drake Relays

‘We basically ignored team scores’: Jags, Hawkettes focus on Drake qualifying

April 16, 2021 by Dan Holm

Thursday's Chuck Silvey Invitational at Urbandale provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams to qualify some events for the Drake Relays. It produced some mixed results. In the end, though, both Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter and Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich were mostly happy with the outcomes. "Our focus … [Read more...] about ‘We basically ignored team scores’: Jags, Hawkettes focus on Drake qualifying

Ankeny, Centennial teams combine for 8 victories at Jim Duncan Invitational

April 11, 2021 by Dan Holm

All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams came away with victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Ankeny girls' and Centennial boys' squads each won three events. The Ankeny boys' and Centennial girls' teams each had one first-place finish. Many of the athletes will be back at Drake Stadium on April 22 … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial teams combine for 8 victories at Jim Duncan Invitational

ALL IN THE FAMILY: Ankeny’s Bosch to follow in her sisters’ footsteps

April 10, 2021 by Dan Holm

Megan Bosch has decided to follow in her sisters' footsteps. The Ankeny senior has signed a letter of intent to join the Northwestern College women's track and field and cross country programs. Her sister Katie was a standout runner for the Red Raiders, and another sister--Emily--is currently a senior on the Northwestern softball team. "My three older … [Read more...] about ALL IN THE FAMILY: Ankeny’s Bosch to follow in her sisters’ footsteps

Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown

April 7, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' track team was missing a few of its multi-sport athletes on Tuesday night as the girls' soccer squad opened its season at Iowa City West. Still, the Hawkettes had enough firepower to win the Hi Covey Relays at Ames. "We were limited with soccer starting up, and we were short a few key pieces," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "It was … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track

April 7, 2021 by Dan Holm

Junior Ella Kuper is a member of the Ankeny girls' track team. "Ella filled in several events for us at the Waukee Earlybird meet (on March 26) due to schedule conflicts with other kids," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "She did a great job and held her own against some tough competition. She’s a great leader for us." The Hawkettes will compete in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track

McMahon sets school record in 1,500, leads Ankeny girls to Hawkette crown

April 2, 2021 by Dan Holm

It's been a few years since the Ankeny girls' track team won its own Hawkette Invitational. The Hawkettes put an end to that drought with a dominating performance on Thursday. Ankeny captured eight events and easily won the team title with 178.75 points. The Hawkettes last won their home meet in 2017, when Dennis Adamson was the team's coach. "It … [Read more...] about McMahon sets school record in 1,500, leads Ankeny girls to Hawkette crown

‘The wind was relentless’: Hawkettes perform well despite tough conditions

March 31, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' track team won a couple of individual events at the Waukee Invitational on Tuesday, even though the Hawkettes didn't score any points for those efforts. The 13-team meet featured an unusual format. Only the relay events were scored. Waukee won five of the seven relays and easily captured the team title with 66 points. Ames was second … [Read more...] about ‘The wind was relentless’: Hawkettes perform well despite tough conditions

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