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
Boys' Track
Jaguars look to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish in Class 4A
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
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
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
Centennial’s Moss, Ankeny’s Rumley earn victories at Wartburg Indoor Meet
Ankeny Centennial hurdler Riley Moss appears to be in midseason form. And so does Ankeny long jumper Jasmine Rumley. Both competitors posted victories in the Wartburg College Indoor Meet on Tuesday at Waverly. Moss won the boys' 55-meter high hurdles in 7.56 seconds, while Rumley took the girls' long jump with a leap of 17 feet 1 inch. The Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Moss, Ankeny’s Rumley earn victories at Wartburg Indoor Meet