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Conner Niffenegger
Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A
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 Fanatic Podcast: Episode 47
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Track standouts Mytika Mayberry and Conner Niffenegger of Ankeny and Katie Petersen and Liam Murphy of Ankeny Centennial stopped by to preview this week's state meet with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 47
Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay
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
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