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Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Ankeny's Tim Sindt combined for five victories on Friday in the CIML Central Conference boys' track meet at Ames. Moss easily defended his crown in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.10 seconds. He defeated the runner-up, Conner Niffenegger of Ankeny, by a full second. "I was just happy to get the win," Moss said. … [Read more...] about Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet

Davis’ strong opening leg ignites Jaguars in 4×800 relay

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' 4x800 relay team was hoping for a fast start from Ahren Davis on Saturday at the Drake Relays. It took two tries, but the Jaguars got what they needed. After a re-start was called when one of the runners fell to the track, Davis ran a strong opening leg for Centennial. He covered the first 800 meters in a split of 2:02.56, … [Read more...] about Davis’ strong opening leg ignites Jaguars in 4×800 relay

Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

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The future looks bright for the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team. The Hawks placed ninth overall in the event on Saturday morning at the Drake Relays. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Mason Thompson, Nick Scherle and Conner Niffenegger was clocked in 1:00.29. The Ankeny squad, which includes a pair of freshmen, finished three spots and .38 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown

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A year ago, Riley Moss won a Drake Relays flag as a member of the winning shuttle hurdle relay team. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial senior captured another flag by cruising to a victory in the 110 hurdles at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 14.04 to win the race by .4 seconds. Moss' triumph was somewhat anticlimactic. It was overshadowed by his … [Read more...] about Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown

Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

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Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox is already looking forward to Saturday's rematch against Gable Sieperda of Central Lyon. Sieperda pulled away from the field to win the boys' 3,200-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. He posted a time of 9:11.17 to finish more than 10 seconds ahead of Cox, who was the runner-up in 9:21.77. "The beauty and hype … [Read more...] about Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

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All four of Ankeny's track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' squads have both qualified in nine events. The Ankeny boys' team has qualified in seven events, while the girls' squad has qualified in six. Centennial senior Ryan VanBaale will try to become a four-time placewinner in the boys' … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

13.91! Moss runs 3rd-fastest time in U.S., wins Kansas Relays

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One can only imagine what Riley Moss could accomplish on the track if he decided to pursue that sport in college. The Ankeny Centennial senior and Iowa football recruit raced to an easy victory in the 110 hurdles at the Kansas Relays on Saturday. He crossed the finish line in 13.91 seconds, breaking his own school record and setting a new Relays … [Read more...] about 13.91! Moss runs 3rd-fastest time in U.S., wins Kansas Relays

Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash

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Thursday's Waukee Invitational provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams to qualify for the Drake Relays. Centennial sprinter Ryan VanBaale, a three-time Relays placewinner in the 100, took advantage of the nice weather conditions to earn another trip to the annual meet. He won the 100 in 11.10 seconds. "I … [Read more...] about Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash

Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

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The battle for second place in the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday came down to the wire. Ankeny held a one-point lead over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial going into the final event, but the Jaguars then took second in the 4x400 relay--while the Hawks finished fourth--and that allowed Centennial to earn runner-up honors with 82 points. Ankeny took … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

Moss hurdles his way to school, meet records at Hi Covey Relays

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Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss felt kind of tight before his 110 hurdles race at the Hi Covey Relays on Thursday at Ames. Moss shook off his nerves to win the event with a time of 14.05 seconds, setting both a meet and school record. "The next fastest kid in the state was there (Terrell Jordan of Cedar Rapids Kennedy), and I was nervous about the … [Read more...] about Moss hurdles his way to school, meet records at Hi Covey Relays

Jaguars set 2 meet records, Ankeny wins 3 events at S.E. Polk Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team took advantage of Thursday's decent weather to win five events at the Southeast Polk Invitational. The Jaguars captured four relays and set two meet records en route to a third-place finish overall. They scored 97.5 points, while Ankeny won three events and finished fifth in the nine-team field with 73 … [Read more...] about Jaguars set 2 meet records, Ankeny wins 3 events at S.E. Polk Invite

Jaguars post 2nd-fastest time in school history in distance medley relay

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team raced to a pair of impressive victories at the Waukee Early Bird Invitational on Friday. The Jaguars easily won the distance medley relay by more than 10 seconds. The foursome of Avery Gates, Josh Decker, Brendan Hoy and Camden Cox was clocked in 3:35.96, the second-fastest time in school history. Centennial's … [Read more...] about Jaguars post 2nd-fastest time in school history in distance medley relay

Jaguars win 9 events, Hawks take 3 at Ram Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team had nine first-place finishes and Ankeny added three more in the Ram Invitational on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five of the seven relays and placed second in the other two. They were originally slated to compete at Nevada, but that meet was cancelled. "We were fortunate Southeast Polk allowed us to … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 9 events, Hawks take 3 at Ram Invitational

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ryan VanBaale, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

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Ryan VanBaale is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The Ankeny Centennial senior is one of the state's top sprinters. VanBaale placed second in the 100 at last year's Class 4A state meet and ran on the Jaguars' 4x200 relay, which set a school record en route to a third-place finish. He was named to The Des Moines … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ryan VanBaale, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

Jaguars look to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish in Class 4A

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A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team placed sixth in the Class 4A state meet, the school's highest finish ever. This year, the Jaguars could be even better. "They've set some high goals for themselves," Centennial coach Nate Smith said of his 122-member squad. "Consistency with their training, focus and races will help them reach their … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish in Class 4A

Jaguars compete at ISU Indoor Meet, gear up for outdoor season

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team made the short trip to Ames on Tuesday to compete in the ISU Indoor Meet at the Lied Athletic Recreation Center. Due to spring break, the Jaguars were missing many of their key athletes. But they still turned in some solid performances. "It was nice to see Avery Gates post a competitive time in the 60-meter dash … [Read more...] about Jaguars compete at ISU Indoor Meet, gear up for outdoor season

Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays

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Riley Moss has some lofty expectations for the 2018 high school track season. "I've set a goal to never lose a race for the high hurdles this year so we will see what happens when outdoor season comes along," said Moss. The Ankeny Centennial senior is off to a great start in the indoor season. He won the 60-meter hurdles in 8.11 seconds at the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays