Ankeny Centennial's Katie Petersen races to a victory in the 100 hurdles during last year's Hawkette Relays. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial senior Katie Petersen is one of the state's top returning hurdlers. She placed fourth in the 100 hurdles at last year's Class 4A state meet in a time of 14.77 seconds. Petersen also ran on the fourth-place … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track
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‘The great ones adapt’: Spring sports athletes, coaches dealing with COVID-19
Ankeny's Ashley Harrington celebrates after scoring a goal during the Hawkettes' victory over Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A semifinal at last year's state tournament. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ashley Harrington found out during her spring break trip to the Dominican Republic that her final soccer season at Ankeny High School could be in jeopardy. "I … [Read more...] about ‘The great ones adapt’: Spring sports athletes, coaches dealing with COVID-19
‘It just felt like where I was meant to be’: Petersen commits to Hawkeyes
Ankeny Centennial hurdler Katie Petersen has verbally committed to join the Iowa women's track and field program after visiting the campus last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Katie Petersen) The recruiting battle for Ankeny Centennial hurdler Katie Petersen started with an official visit to the University of Iowa. Iowa City is also where the fight for … [Read more...] about ‘It just felt like where I was meant to be’: Petersen commits to Hawkeyes
Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage
Ankeny Centennial's Katie Petersen, shown here competing in the Class 4A state meet in May, placed 18th overall in the Women's 17-18 Division of the 100 hurdles at the USATF Hershey's National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships on Saturday in Sacramento. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Katie Petersen tried to look on the bright side after her run at … [Read more...] about Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage
Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored
Ankeny's Kolby Raineri chases after the ball while teammate Charlie Pritchard looks on during the Hawks' win over Council Bluffs Lincoln on April 13 at Valley Stadium. Raineri has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association, while Pritchard was a second-team selection. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny … [Read more...] about Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored