The Ankeny girls' track team showed off its many strengths in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a few highlights, too. The Hawkettes won four events and had six other top-five finishes. "Every meet we feel like we put another few pieces together," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’
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Jaguars place 3rd at Oldham Invitational behind Waukee Northwest, Johnston
A chance to compete in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston was all that the Ankeny Centennial girls' track athletes could ask for. "Just like last week, we weren't sure we'd even get this meet in, so to get the whole thing run is a blessing in itself," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "I thought our girls really did a nice job … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at Oldham Invitational behind Waukee Northwest, Johnston
Jaguars place 2nd in all 7 relays, earn runner-up finish overall at S.E. Polk Invite
On a wet and windy night, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Tuesday. The Jaguars scored 56 of their 184 points in the relays--placing second in all seven of the relay events. "We ran competitively on the track," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "We've got some work to do on … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd in all 7 relays, earn runner-up finish overall at S.E. Polk Invite
Leazer sweeps jumping events, leads Jaguars to title at Johnston Quadrangular
The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team finally got a chance to compete on Friday. The Jaguars didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Centennial won the Johnston Quadrangular with 185 points, defeating a strong field. Dowling Catholic was second with 177 points, followed by Johnston with 171 and Valley with 164. "We had a fun night," said … [Read more...] about Leazer sweeps jumping events, leads Jaguars to title at Johnston Quadrangular
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 174 (Part 3)
In part 3 of the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm is joined by Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich for a discussion of the new Iowa law that bans transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 174 (Part 3)