Opponents of the Ankeny boys' cross country team might be expecting the Hawks to take a big step backwards this season. That could be a mistake. Ankeny coach Jon Lindaman said his team has had a great summer of training and is ready to open the season on Tuesday at the Ankeny Centennial Invitational. "I always say that summer is really the first … [Read more...] about Hawks have ‘right attitude to be great’ despite heavy losses to graduation
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Lindaman named Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year
Ankeny boys' cross country coach Jon Lindaman has been named a Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Lindaman guided Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. It was the Hawks' highest finish since 2005. Lindaman also played a key role in the development of senior Tim … [Read more...] about Lindaman named Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year
Sindt overcame hip injury to complete his undefeated season
It turns out Ankeny runner Tim Sindt wasn't fully healthy when he defended his state cross country title on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. Sindt, who won the boys' Class 4A race in a time of 15 minutes 36 seconds, battled an injury for the last month of the season. "I was doing a hill workout at the Southeast Polk meet (on Sept. 27) when we sat our varsity, … [Read more...] about Sindt overcame hip injury to complete his undefeated season
‘We got the bread today’: Ankeny’s Sindt defends his Class 4A crown
On Saturday morning, Ankeny boys' cross country coach Jon Lindaman tweeted out a photo showing dozens of loaves of bread. "Fresh & Ready @TheeTimSindt," Lindaman tweeted. A few hours later, after the Class 4A state meet in Fort Dodge, Lindaman tossed a loaf to senior Tim Sindt, his star runner. It was Sara Lee's Classic White bread. "Something … [Read more...] about ‘We got the bread today’: Ankeny’s Sindt defends his Class 4A crown
Ankeny’s Sindt looks to defend his Class 4A title on Saturday
All eyes will be on Tim Sindt Saturday as the Ankeny senior tries to win a second consecutive boys' Class 4A state cross country title in Fort Dodge. Sindt won last year's race in a time of 15 minutes 23.7 seconds. He has easily won all seven of his races this season, including the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Oct. 4 at DMACC, where he became the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Sindt looks to defend his Class 4A title on Saturday
Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year
Thursday's state-qualifying cross country meet at Indianola pretty much went according to form. The three ranked teams in both the girls' and boys' divisions qualified for the state meet in Fort Dodge. The sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' squad advanced for the third straight year with a second-place finish. "Our guys were excited to get out and compete," … [Read more...] about Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year
SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams used Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as a tune-up for next week's district meets. The fifth-ranked Hawks placed third in the six-team field at Southeast Polk with 58 points. They were led by senior Tim Sindt, who pulled away from the field after the first mile to win the 5k race in a … [Read more...] about SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title
Centennial’s Gabe Vicker uses late charge to win Ames Invitational title
Ankeny Centennial's Gabe Vicker waited for the right time to make his move during the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. When the sophomore took the lead late in the boys' race, nobody else could stay with him. Vicker went on to win the 5k race in a time of 16 minutes 33 seconds. He defeated runner-up Moe Smith of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Gabe Vicker uses late charge to win Ames Invitational title
Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record
After winning a Class 4A state cross country title last fall, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt needed to find some extra motivation heading into his senior season. He has found his ultimate goal. Sindt wants to break the all-time Iowa record of 15 minutes 2 seconds. It's an ambitious goal, because his best time ever is 15:13. Sindt won the Class 4A race a … [Read more...] about Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record