The members of the Ankeny Centennial boys' 4x200 relay team thought they could beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the Class 4A state track meet on Friday. Thanks to a dropped baton, the Jaguars didn't have to. Centennial raced to a victory after Jefferson dropped the stick on the first exchange, posting a time of 1:27.99 at Drake Stadium. The winning team … [Read more...] about STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay
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Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet
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
Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown
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
13.91! Moss runs 3rd-fastest time in U.S., wins Kansas Relays
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
Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays
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
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 post 2nd-fastest time in school history in distance medley relay
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 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