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‘It’s been a long year without track”: Jags return 7 state qualifiers from 2019

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Like many of the coaches in the spring sports, Andrew Kruzich has yet to set any goals for his Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. He's just happy to be back at practice with the Jaguars. "We haven't set particular goals yet--we just don't know enough about our team, or the rest of the state for that matter," said Kruzich. "We're just happy to be … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been a long year without track”: Jags return 7 state qualifiers from 2019

Ankeny, Centennial athletes compete at Iowa Track and Field Carnival

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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

Centennial’s Petersen earns scholarship from Track Guy Foundation

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Ankeny Centennial track standout Katie Petersen is one of the recipients of the 2020 Track Guy Foundation Scholarship awards. Petersen was among 47 Iowa high school seniors involved in track and field and/or cross country who applied for the scholarship. From those applicants, seven winners were selected by the Foundation's Board of Directors. Each of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Petersen earns scholarship from Track Guy Foundation

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track

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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 shuttle hurdle relay, the fifth-place sprint medley relay that set a school record and the sixth-place distance medley relay. The … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track

‘It just felt like where I was meant to be’: Petersen commits to Hawkeyes

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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 Petersen's services came to an end. Earlier this week, Petersen announced her verbal commitment to Iowa via Twitter. "(I) couldn't be more blessed and excited to announce I will be … [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

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Katie Petersen tried to look on the bright side after her run at the USATF Hershey's National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships came to an end on Saturday in Sacramento. Petersen posted a time of 14.88 seconds in the semifinals of the 100 hurdles and placed 18th overall in the Women's 17-18 Division. Only the top eight finishers advanced to … [Read more...] about Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage

Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

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The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

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Millie Hill has a love-hate relationship with the 400 hurdles. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial sophomore placed fourth in the event at the girls' Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. She posted a time of 1:07.16. "I hate it, but I love it," Hill said. "It's sucky, but I like it. It takes a lot of grit. It goes by fast, so that's a plus." Caroline … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions

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The heat took a toll Thursday on many of the athletes competing at the coed state track meet. With temperatures reaching a record 91 degrees at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, the sweltering conditions proved to be a huge obstacle for the competitors, regardless of the event. Even some of the state's best sprinters struggled to adapt. "I was a bit … [Read more...] about Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions

Centennial girls capture regional crown; Ankeny edges Ames for 2nd place

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Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich was proud of his team's victory in Friday's Class 4A regional meet at Fort Dodge. But he was also delighted about Ankeny's performance. "I couldn't be prouder of our town," said Kruzich. "Ankeny was neck-and-neck with us the whole way. They really had a great meet." Centennial captured the team … [Read more...] about Centennial girls capture regional crown; Ankeny edges Ames for 2nd place

Jaguars lose Drake Relays medals after being DQ’d in shuttle hurdle relay

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After posting a clocking of 1:05.52 in the preliminaries of the shuttle hurdle relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday morning, the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad advanced to the final with the fastest qualifying time. "We were really happy with how prelims went and were kind of excited to see what would happen in the finals," said leadoff runner Katie … [Read more...] about Jaguars lose Drake Relays medals after being DQ’d in shuttle hurdle relay

‘Motivating’ Relays crowd helps Centennial hurdler to 5th-place finish

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The times just keep getting faster for Ankeny Centennial hurdler Katie Petersen. The junior placed fifth in the 100 hurdles at the Drake Relays on Friday. She posted a time of 14.70 seconds. Petersen lowered the school record for the fourth time this season. "I was really happy with my race," Petersen said. "Making finals was my goal, and then I was … [Read more...] about ‘Motivating’ Relays crowd helps Centennial hurdler to 5th-place finish

Hawkettes, Jaguars get final tune-up for Drake Relays

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams each had one final tune-up on Monday to help prepare for this week's Drake Relays. The Hawkettes placed second among eight teams in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown. They scored 117 points and finished 48 points behind Waukee, which won the team title for the fourth straight year. "It was a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars get final tune-up for Drake Relays

High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays announced

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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 6 events, place 3rd overall at Chuck Silvey Invitational

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Thursday's Chuck Silvey Invitational at Urbandale turned into a three-way battle for the girls' crown. In the end, Southeast Polk came away with the title, finishing with 105 points. Johnston placed second in the eight-team field with 103, while Ankeny Centennial took third with 96. "We gave it a shot tonight in about five events that we wanted to drop … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 6 events, place 3rd overall at Chuck Silvey Invitational

S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team took a two-point lead into the final event of the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny High School. Its crosstown rival prevented the Jaguars from earning a share of the team crown. Southeast Polk easily won the final event, the 4x400 relay, in a time of 4:02.63. That allowed the Rams to claim the team … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400

Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury

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Thursday's Johnston Quadrangular girls' track meet was cut short due to a mishap in the 100 hurdles. One of Johnston's junior varsity hurdlers struck a hurdle late in the race and appeared to break her arm, according to Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "Then she lost consciousness and went into a seizure," Kruzich said. "An ambulance came, there … [Read more...] about Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury