Ankeny Centennial hurdler Dylan DeAngelo didn't have much time to recover after running in the shuttle hurdle relay on Saturday at the Drake Relays. It turned out to be a good thing. About an hour later, DeAngelo raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' 400 hurdles on a cold and rainy afternoon. The junior posted a time of 54.10 seconds, which set a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s DeAngelo sets school record, places 4th in 400 hurdles
Boys' Track
Collins places 8th in 400, helps Jaguars finish 9th in 4×200 relay
Thomas Collins had a busy day Friday at the Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial sophomore ran on two relays and also placed eighth in the 400 meters. He was clocked in 50.27 seconds. "I didn't feel like it was my best race," Collins said. "It's been a long day and a long season, but I'm not disappointed with it. I saw 50.2 on the scoreboard, and that's … [Read more...] about Collins places 8th in 400, helps Jaguars finish 9th in 4×200 relay
Sindt gets his revenge, claims Drake Relays crown in 3,200
For a brief moment, Ankeny's Tim Sindt felt his victory slipping away on Thursday at the Drake Relays. After leading for the last few laps of the boys' 3,200-meter run, Sindt was passed on the final lap by David Holesinger of Dubuque Hempstead, who surged to the front with a strong move. "For a half a second, I was like, 'Oh no, it's over,'" Sindt … [Read more...] about Sindt gets his revenge, claims Drake Relays crown in 3,200
Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays
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
High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays announced
It will be a busy three days at the Drake Relays for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' track teams, who qualified for the meet in numerous events. The Centennial boys' squad qualified in 12 events, including all six relays. The Ankeny boys' team qualified in 11 events. On the girls' side, Centennial qualified in six events and Ankeny … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays announced
Jaguars win 4 events, Hawks take 3 at Waukee Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won four events at the Waukee Invitational on Thursday, while crosstown rival Ankeny captured three. The Jaguars placed third in the Class AA division with 99 points. The Hawks finished sixth in the eight-team field with 68. Waukee easily won the meet for the sixth straight year, racking up 186 points. Indianola … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, Hawks take 3 at Waukee Invitational
Jaguars win 4×400, edge Ankeny for 3rd overall at Fred Smith Hawk Relays
With the team title having already long been decided, the only drama heading into the final event of the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday was the battle for third place. Ankeny Centennial entered the 4x400 relay with a narrow lead over Ankeny and Southeast Polk, and the Jaguars sealed a third-place finish by winning the event in a time of 3:24.33. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4×400, edge Ankeny for 3rd overall at Fred Smith Hawk Relays
Centennial’s Formanek breaks school record in discus at Hi Covey Relays
Ankeny Centennial's Trevor Formanek set a school record in the discus during the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames. Formanek placed second in the event with a throw of 145 feet 11 inches. He helped the Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish overall. Ames won the meet with 165.5 points, while Valley was second in the eight-team field with … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Formanek breaks school record in discus at Hi Covey Relays
Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team placed second in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley. The Jaguars racked up 140 points, finishing 35 points behind the host Tigers. Nathan Reinke won the 110 hurdles in 14.17 seconds, while Jon Wong took second in the 400 hurdles in 58.38. Centennial won the shuttle hurdle relay in a time of 1:00.55. Gabriel … [Read more...] about Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays
Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win eight events in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five events and placed second in the eight-team field with 138 points, finishing 18 points behind Southeast Polk. The Hawks captured three events and placed fourth overall with 85 points in their first outdoor … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays
Oh, brother: Centennial’s Gabriel Vicker wins 3,200 at Waukee Earlybird meet
One of the best races at the Waukee Earlybird boys' track meet on Thursday came in the 3,200-meter run. The event featured a battle between two sets of brothers--Gabriel and Jonah Vicker of Ankeny Centennial and Travis and Tyler Loecke of Waukee. Gabriel Vicker pulled away at the end to win the race in a time of 9:53.67, edging Travis Loecke by about 3 … [Read more...] about Oh, brother: Centennial’s Gabriel Vicker wins 3,200 at Waukee Earlybird meet
Jaguars win Cub Relays title, will compete at Waukee on Thursday
If the Cub Relays on Tuesday at Nevada were any indication, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won't have any trouble putting together some strong relays this season. The Jaguars won nine events--including six relays--and captured the team title with 382 points. Boone placed second in the eight-team field with 366 points. It was the first outdoor … [Read more...] about Jaguars win Cub Relays title, will compete at Waukee on Thursday
Despite heavy losses, Jaguars boast 12 returning state qualifiers
It won't be easy for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to duplicate the success of last year's squad. The Jaguars placed fifth in the Class 4A state meet with 43 points, the highest finish in school history. But five of the top performers from that squad will have to be replaced. State champion Riley Moss graduated after setting an all-time Iowa … [Read more...] about Despite heavy losses, Jaguars boast 12 returning state qualifiers
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track
Senior Riley Moss led the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. Moss won an individual state title in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.02 seconds. He also anchored the Jaguars' winning 4x200 relay, the runner-up 4x100 relay and the seventh-place shuttle hurdle … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track
C.R. Jefferson edges Jaguars in 4×100 relay by .005 seconds
Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Mitchell Hall both leaned at the finish line. It took a photo to determine the winner. "Honestly, I thought I had it," Moss said. "But they analyzed the photo multiple times, and they got it. It sucks, but it was a fun last race." Hall anchored Jefferson to a victory in the 4x100 relay at … [Read more...] about C.R. Jefferson edges Jaguars in 4×100 relay by .005 seconds
Moss completes dominant season by winning 110 hurdles crown
This time, Riley Moss had a clean trip over the hurdles. That meant that everybody else was running for second place. The Ankeny Centennial senior capped off a dominant season in the 110 hurdles by winning the Class 4A title in the event at the boys' state track meet on Saturday. He posted a time of 14.02 to defeat runner-up Trent Davis of Linn-Mar … [Read more...] about Moss completes dominant season by winning 110 hurdles crown
In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title
Camden Cox's final lap around Drake Stadium was a memorable one. The Ankeny Centennial senior took the lead in the final 200 meters of the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run on Saturday. He then held off crosstown rival Tim Sindt of Ankeny down the stretch to win his first individual state title, posting a time of 4:18.36. "It's so surreal," Cox said. "I … [Read more...] about In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title
STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay
The members of the Ankeny Centennial boys' 4x200 relay team thought they could beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the Class 4A state track meet on Friday. Thanks to a dropped baton, the Jaguars didn't have to. Centennial raced to a victory after Jefferson dropped the stick on the first exchange, posting a time of 1:27.99 at Drake Stadium. The winning team … [Read more...] about STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay
Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
An anticipated battle between distance standouts Tim Sindt of Ankeny and Camden Cox of Ankeny Centennial never materialized on Thursday at the boys' Class 4A state track meet. The two runners were considered among the favorites in the 3,200, but neither one was able to bring home the crown. While Sindt ran a strong race and finished third with the … [Read more...] about Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events
As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events