There's nothing that could replace having your entire track and field season wiped out by a global pandemic. But Mike Jay wanted to at least try something. Jay, the lead PA announcer for the Drake Relays and the high school state meet, organized a track and field meet for those Iowans who wanted an opportunity to compete after losing their season to … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial athletes compete at Iowa Track and Field Carnival
Boys' Track
‘I like how it’s close to home’: DeAngelo to continue track career at Drake
An opportunity to keep running on the blue oval was one that Dylan DeAngelo couldn't pass up. The Ankeny Centennial senior verbally committed earlier this week to continue his track career at Drake University. The standout hurdler picked the Bulldogs over the University of Missouri-Kansas City. "It was a very tough decision," said DeAngelo. "I really … [Read more...] about ‘I like how it’s close to home’: DeAngelo to continue track career at Drake
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior
Senior Avery Gates was expected to be one of the top sprinters for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. He helped the Jaguars to a 16th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. Gates placed 13th in the 200 with a time of 22.60 seconds. He also ran on the third-place 4x400, fourth-place sprint medley and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior
Ex-Jaguars Havens, Suedmeier adjusting after COVID-19 ends their track season
Tyler Havens had some goals that he wanted to accomplish at the American Rivers Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. One of his former Ankeny Centennial teammates, Cory Suedmeier, was also looking forward to next month's meet at the University of Dubuque. Neither of them, however, will get a chance to realize their dreams. Not in 2020 … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguars Havens, Suedmeier adjusting after COVID-19 ends their track season
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track
Junior Dylan DeAngelo helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a 16th-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. DeAngelo placed third in the 400 hurdles with a time of 53.35 seconds, which broke his own school record. He also ran on the third-place 4x400 and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track