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
Emma Gordon
Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’
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’
Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston
Despite some hiccups, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a second-place finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the third straight year. The Jaguars edged Iowa City West by one point for the runner-up spot in the eight-team field. "It was an up and down night, literally," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston
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
Centennial girls boast high hopes on the track
Andrew Kruzich knows that it takes an elite athlete or two in order to truly make some noise at the girls' state track meet. His Ankeny Centennial squad appears to have a couple of them, which could allow the Jaguars to earn their highest finish in school history. "Top 10 is always the goal," said Kruzich, whose first four Centennial teams have placed … [Read more...] about Centennial girls boast high hopes on the track