During his long tenure as the Ankeny boys' cross country coach, Steve Arneson guided dozens of runners to an appearance in the state meet. Ankeny qualified for state for 22 consecutive years from 1990-2011, the third-longest streak in state history. Only Cedar Falls (1992-2016) and Monticello (1997-2019) have had longer streaks. Arneson coached the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ cross country team
Camden Cox
In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title
Camden Cox's final lap around Drake Stadium was a memorable one. The Ankeny Centennial senior took the lead in the final 200 meters of the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run on Saturday. He then held off crosstown rival Tim Sindt of Ankeny down the stretch to win his first individual state title, posting a time of 4:18.36. "It's so surreal," Cox said. "I … [Read more...] about In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title
STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay
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
Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
An anticipated battle between distance standouts Tim Sindt of Ankeny and Camden Cox of Ankeny Centennial never materialized on Thursday at the boys' Class 4A state track meet. The two runners were considered among the favorites in the 3,200, but neither one was able to bring home the crown. While Sindt ran a strong race and finished third with the … [Read more...] about Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events
As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events