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Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

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Tim Sindt wanted to make a statement in his final race as an Ankeny Hawk. But he also wanted to win another state track title. The standout distance runner managed to do both on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Sindt pulled away from the field early in the race, built a commanding lead and then cruised to a victory in the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run. … [Read more...] about Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

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The crosstown rivalry between Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial moved to the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Both schools qualified for the final in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay at the Drake Relays, setting up a Jag-Hawk showdown on a cold and rainy afternoon. While Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Linn-Mar (Marion) battled it out for the Relays title, … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

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Ankeny's Conner Niffenegger missed the last six football games after suffering an ACL injury during the Hawks' season opener against Ankeny Centennial. When Niffenegger returned to the field on Friday night against Sioux City North, it took him only 12 seconds to make a huge impact for the Hawks. The 155-pound senior fielded a short kick on the opening … [Read more...] about Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

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The future looks bright for the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team. The Hawks placed ninth overall in the event on Saturday morning at the Drake Relays. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Mason Thompson, Nick Scherle and Conner Niffenegger was clocked in 1:00.29. The Ankeny squad, which includes a pair of freshmen, finished three spots and .38 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles

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After tying for 11th place in the discus at the Drake Relays on Thursday, Ankeny thrower Jacob Baier was looking to do even better in the shot put on Friday morning. But it didn't happen. Baier struggled to take advantage of the perfect weather conditions and finished in 20th place with a throw of 49 feet 3.25 inches. "It wasn't my best," said … [Read more...] about Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles