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
Andrew Kruzich
Jaguars win 6 events, place 3rd overall at Chuck Silvey Invitational
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
Hawkettes, Jaguars ignore team race at Duea Invite, focus on specific events
The Ankeny girls' track team turned in some strong performances in the Jim Duea Invitational on Tuesday at Ames. And so did Ankeny Centennial. Neither squad focused much on the team standings. The Hawkettes placed fifth in the eight-team field with 75 points, while the Jaguars finished seventh with 64. "It was a good meet," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars ignore team race at Duea Invite, focus on specific events
Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational
Ankeny Centennial's James Jacavino and Katie Petersen both broke their own school records during the Blue Oval Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Thomas Collins set another school record in the boys' 400, breaking the mark that teammate Liam Murphy established just one week ago. "It was a good day for most of our guys," said Centennial boys' … [Read more...] about Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational
Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational
A never-say-die attitude helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team to a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the fourth straight year, racking up 209 points. But Centennial and the host Dragons battled down to the wire for second place in the nine-team field. The Jaguars won the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational
S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400
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
Hawkettes, Jaguars turn in strong performances at Waukee Invitational
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams tuned up for Thursday's Hawkette Relays with some strong performances at the Waukee Invitational on Tuesday. The meet was not scored, although team points were kept in the relay events for the Hy-Vee Cup. Waukee won the competition with 56 points. Ankeny tied for fourth in the 12-team field with 29 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars turn in strong performances at Waukee Invitational
Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury
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
‘The product follows the process’: Jaguars looking to improve every day
Although the weather has improved tremendously in the last week, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team made the most of the snowy conditions during February and early March. "The indoor season is going as well as expected, given the weather," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "We don't have the indoor track surfaces of some of our competitor … [Read more...] about ‘The product follows the process’: Jaguars looking to improve every day
Pippett helps Jaguars to 5th-place finish in last shuttle hurdle race
The emotions struck Karri Pippett almost immediately after she crossed the finish line in her last high school race. "I walked toward the other girls, and it really hit me," Pippett said. "I was super emotional, but I am super proud of how we did this season. It was amazing." Pippett helped Ankeny Centennial to a fifth-place finish in the shuttle … [Read more...] about Pippett helps Jaguars to 5th-place finish in last shuttle hurdle race
Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet
After setting four school records in a Class 4A regional meet a week ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team erased three more on Thursday in the opening day of the state meet at Drake Stadium. Sophomore Calea Jones again broke her own school record in the high jump. She tied for third place in the event with a leap of 5 feet 3 inches. "I was very … [Read more...] about Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet
‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records
A bundle of nervous energy paid off in a big way Thursday for Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones. The sophomore had a hand in three school records as the Jaguars placed second in a girls' Class 4A regional track meet at Waukee. She won the high jump and ran on two runner-up relays that also qualified for next week's state meet at Drake Stadium. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records
Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd at Dowling Catholic Invitational
Despite resting some of its top runners, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Dowling Catholic Invitational on Monday. The host Maroons won the meet for the second straight year with 170 points. Centennial finished with 124 points, while Johnston took third in the seven-team field with 109. "We used the meet as a … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd at Dowling Catholic Invitational
Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events
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
Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite
Going into the final event at the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams were tied for second place with 88 points apiece. The Jaguars then placed third in the 4x400 relay to earn the runner-up spot in the eight-team field, finishing with 94 points. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite
Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’
Some of the state's top girls' track talent was on display Tuesday in the Jim Duea Invitational at Ames. Waukee scored 200 points to win the meet for the fourth straight year, but several other CIML teams also had impressive showings. Ankeny Centennial and Dowling Catholic tied for second with 101 points, while Ankeny placed fifth in the nine-team field … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’
Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays
Although six other girls' track teams competed in the Ron Werling Relays on Thursday at Indianola, the meet was dominated by the two schools from Ankeny. Ankeny High School won eight events and racked up 158 points to claim the team title for the third straight year. Ankeny Centennial was second with 117 points. "The team is making strides toward … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays
Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston
Despite some hiccups, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a second-place finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the third straight year. The Jaguars edged Iowa City West by one point for the runner-up spot in the eight-team field. "It was an up and down night, literally," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston
Relay races named after former Ankeny track coach Osborn
As the weather cooled off Thursday night, many of the fans attending the Hawkette Invitational were probably anxious for the meet to end. Scott Osborn wasn't one of them. The former Ankeny boys' track coach was honored at the meet by having the 4x400 relay named after him. Southeast Polk won the inaugural race and received a commemorative … [Read more...] about Relay races named after former Ankeny track coach Osborn
Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational
A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team celebrated its Senior Night by winning the Hawkette Invitational. On Thursday, Ankeny Centennial was hoping to accomplish the same feat, but Southeast Polk had other ideas. The Rams won six events, including four relays, to capture the Hawkette Invitational title with 125 points. Valley was second in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational