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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

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When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

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Sophomore Eva van de Mortel is one of 14 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny girls' track team. She placed 15th in the 100 and also ran on the Hawkettes' third-place 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet. During the indoor season, van de Mortel won the 55-meter dash at Wartburg and the 60-meter dash at UNI, where over 200 girls competed and she was … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

State championship items needed for Historical Society museum display

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The Ankeny Area Historical Society is working on a new museum display celebrating all of the state championship sports teams at Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial. Stories from coaches and athletes, photos and artifacts are needed for the display. If anyone wants to help or contribute items for the display, please contact Dennis Adamson at … [Read more...] about State championship items needed for Historical Society museum display

Adamson retires, but ‘will always be the Hawkettes’ biggest fan’

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Dennis Adamson has spent the majority of his life coaching girls' track. He finally decided to let somebody else do it. The longtime head coach of the Ankeny girls' program informed his athletes that he was retiring after they returned from the state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium, where the Hawkettes tied for 24th place in Class 4A. "It was a … [Read more...] about Adamson retires, but ‘will always be the Hawkettes’ biggest fan’

After storm delay, Hawkettes race to 3rd-place finish in 4×100 relay

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The Ankeny girls' track team had to wait longer than expected to score some points in the Class 4A state meet. The Hawkettes entered Saturday's final in the 4x100 relay with the fastest qualifying time, but the race was delayed by nearly two hours due to a severe thunderstorm that passed through the Des Moines area. The storm warning led to the … [Read more...] about After storm delay, Hawkettes race to 3rd-place finish in 4×100 relay

Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

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Long jumpers Jasmine Rumley of Ankeny and Betsy Ridout of Ankeny Centennial have already competed against each other several times this season. On Friday, the two competitors brought out the best in each other. Rumley won the event in the CIML Central Conference girls' track meet at Waukee, posting a leap of 17 feet 4 inches. Ridout, meanwhile, took … [Read more...] about Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

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Going into the final event at the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams were tied for second place with 88 points apiece. The Jaguars then placed third in the 4x400 relay to earn the runner-up spot in the eight-team field, finishing with 94 points. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’

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Some of the state's top girls' track talent was on display Tuesday in the Jim Duea Invitational at Ames. Waukee scored 200 points to win the meet for the fourth straight year, but several other CIML teams also had impressive showings. Ankeny Centennial and Dowling Catholic tied for second with 101 points, while Ankeny placed fifth in the nine-team field … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’

Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays

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Although six other girls' track teams competed in the Ron Werling Relays on Thursday at Indianola, the meet was dominated by the two schools from Ankeny. Ankeny High School won eight events and racked up 158 points to claim the team title for the third straight year. Ankeny Centennial was second with 117 points. "The team is making strides toward … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays

Hawkettes finish in middle of pack at Little Cyclone Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' track team was one of five squads that racked up at least 100 points in the Little Cyclone Invitational on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes scored 100 points even to finish right in the middle of the pack. They placed behind four quality teams, but defeated four other squads in the nine-team meet. "We had a good night," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finish in middle of pack at Little Cyclone Invitational

Relay races named after former Ankeny track coach Osborn

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As the weather cooled off Thursday night, many of the fans attending the Hawkette Invitational were probably anxious for the meet to end. Scott Osborn wasn't one of them. The former Ankeny boys' track coach was honored at the meet by having the 4x400 relay named after him. Southeast Polk won the inaugural race and received a commemorative … [Read more...] about Relay races named after former Ankeny track coach Osborn

Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team celebrated its Senior Night by winning the Hawkette Invitational. On Thursday, Ankeny Centennial was hoping to accomplish the same feat, but Southeast Polk had other ideas. The Rams won six events, including four relays, to capture the Hawkette Invitational title with 125 points. Valley was second in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational

Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite

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When the Johnston Invitational girls' track meet was cancelled on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich went looking for another meet that had room for the Jaguars. Fortunately for Kruzich, the Waukee Early Bird Invitational came through with an open spot. That allowed the Jaguars and crosstown rival Ankeny to begin the outdoor season at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite

Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

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It's been awhile since the Ankeny girls' track team earned a top-10 finish in the Class 4A state meet. All of the current members of the squad were in elementary school the last time it happened. In 2010, the Hawkettes finished seventh with 46 points. This could be the year that Ankeny returns to the top 10. The Hawkettes boast 12 returning state … [Read more...] about Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time

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Saturday's Central College Indoor Meet provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams to compete in a controlled climate. Both the Hawkettes and Jaguars turned in some strong performances. "It was great to bring almost 50 girls to a spring break meet and get to run everybody," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time

Daugherty, Robran, Flatness earn top-10 finishes at ISU Indoor Meet

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Unlike many of her teammates on the Ankeny girls' track squad, Malea Daugherty didn't go anywhere for spring break. That decision allowed Daugherty to compete in the ISU Indoor Meet on Monday at Ames. She responded with the Hawkettes' highest individual finish of the day, placing fifth in the 60 hurdles in 9.75 seconds. "Malea is running the hurdles … [Read more...] about Daugherty, Robran, Flatness earn top-10 finishes at ISU Indoor Meet

‘Thank God for indoor meets’: Hawkettes, Jaguars shine at Dickinson Relays

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There's a reason why the high school track season begins with a few indoor meets. Nobody wants to run in the snow. That would have been the case on Monday, when the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' teams both competed in the Dickinson Relays at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. "We had a good night in bad weather," said Centennial coach Andrew … [Read more...] about ‘Thank God for indoor meets’: Hawkettes, Jaguars shine at Dickinson Relays