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’
Dennis Adamson
Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays
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
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
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
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