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‘We’re excited to see where we stack up’: Jaguars, Hawks look ahead to state meet

April 28, 2025 by Dan Holm

Over the course of three days at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team showed that the Jaguars will be a force at next month's Class 4A state meet. "I'm really confident in me and my teammates' ability to come out and compete with the best of them," said Centennial senior Braeden Jackson, who ran on the third-place 4x100 and … [Read more...] about ‘We’re excited to see where we stack up’: Jaguars, Hawks look ahead to state meet

‘It’s a great feeling’: Ankeny boys defend their Drake Relays crown in 4×800 relay

April 28, 2025 by Dan Holm

The boys' 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday didn't exactly go according to plan for defending champion Ankeny. The Hawks were in second place when their third runner, Justice Rathje, fell onto the track while handing the baton to teammate Ethan Zuber. "I was just trying not to fall over that last 300 (meters) when that Cedar Falls guy passed … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a great feeling’: Ankeny boys defend their Drake Relays crown in 4×800 relay

‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

April 26, 2025 by Dan Holm

Friday's session of the Drake Relays produced many memorable moments on a cool and overcast day, including a record-setting performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars raced to a victory in the 4x200 relay in a meet-record time of 1:26.55, finishing .56 seconds ahead of runner-up Newton. It was one of five high school marks that … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

Hawks cruise to fast times on home track, qualify for Drake in 4×800, 4×400 relays

April 16, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' track team focused on a handful of events during the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawks, who didn't even enter three of the relays, won four events and placed fifth overall in the 10-team field. They finished with 73 points. Dowling Catholic and Waukee each scored 110 points to tie for the team title. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks cruise to fast times on home track, qualify for Drake in 4×800, 4×400 relays

Tomlinson, Pote earn victories as Hawks shine in field events at Urbandale Invite

April 9, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' track team is well known for its collection of outstanding sprinters, hurdlers and distance runners. But the Hawks are pretty strong in the field events as well. Ankeny scored a total of 25 points in the jumping and throwing events at the Urbandale Invitational on Tuesday. There were no official results beyond those four events because … [Read more...] about Tomlinson, Pote earn victories as Hawks shine in field events at Urbandale Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 299

April 3, 2025 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys’ track season thus far with coach Jordan Mullen and junior hurdler Hayden Carlson of Ankeny. Realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 299

Carlson breaks school record in hurdles, qualifies for Drake along with Zuber

March 31, 2025 by Dan Holm

Two days after helping the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team to a school record, junior Hayden Carlson set another mark on Saturday. Carlson raced to a second-place finish in the 110 hurdles at the Ruth Marske Indoor Invitational, which was held at South Dakota State University. He posted a time of 14.36 seconds. Teammates Gavin Wise (15.64) and … [Read more...] about Carlson breaks school record in hurdles, qualifies for Drake along with Zuber

Jaguars win 9 events at Early Bird Relays; Hawks ‘set the tone’ in shuttle hurdle

March 28, 2025 by Dan Holm

Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams made some strong statements on Thursday at the Waukee Northwest Early Bird Relays. No team scores were kept, but the Jaguars turned in a dominant performance. They won nine events, including four relays. The Hawks, meanwhile, had three victories--and two of them were particularly impressive. Ethan … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 9 events at Early Bird Relays; Hawks ‘set the tone’ in shuttle hurdle

‘It’s time to make some noise!’: Hawks appear loaded for another run at 4A title

March 13, 2025 by Dan Holm

Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen has already put 2024 behind him. The Hawks' record-setting performance in last year's Class 4A state meet won't mean anything when the 2025 season begins on Thursday with the ISU Indoor Meet at Ames. "In our preseason meeting I spoke about last year with the kids and how special of a year it was, and how that … [Read more...] about ‘It’s time to make some noise!’: Hawks appear loaded for another run at 4A title

‘We just had 3 immaculate days’: Hawks score record 112 points, cruise to 4A title

May 20, 2024 by Dan Holm

The members of the Ankeny boys' track team shared some hugs on the infield turf as the crowd exited Drake Stadium on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The Hawks had just made some history in the Class 4A state meet, racking up a record 112 points to win the school's first state championship since 1972. "I didn't know how many points we could score," said … [Read more...] about ‘We just had 3 immaculate days’: Hawks score record 112 points, cruise to 4A title

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 260

May 16, 2024 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the coed state track meet with coach Jordan Mullen and reigning Class 4A state cross country champion Ethan Zuber of the Ankeny boys' team along with standout high jumper Reagan Hanfelt of the Ankeny girls' squad. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 260

Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

May 10, 2024 by Dan Holm

It was a jubilant bus ride home for the Ankeny track teams on Thursday night. Both squads captured team titles in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Council Bluffs. More importantly, the Hawkettes and Hawks unofficially qualified for next week's state meet in 17 and 15 events, respectively. "We are so excited with how our team competed," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

Hawks win 3 events, Jaguars capture 2 relay titles at CIML Conference meet

May 3, 2024 by Dan Holm

After a busy weekend at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams adjusted their lineups for the CIML Conference meet on Thursday. The Jaguars placed fifth in the nine-team field at Southeast Polk. They finished with 91 points. "We're kind of here just to have fun, especially since it's the last races of the year for some of … [Read more...] about Hawks win 3 events, Jaguars capture 2 relay titles at CIML Conference meet

Hawks win 6 events, place 2nd overall behind Johnston at North Polk Relays

April 24, 2024 by Dan Holm

Even without many of its top performers, the Ankeny boys' track team nearly won the North Polk Relays on Tuesday. Johnston won the meet with 117 points, edging the Hawks by a point. North Polk was third in the seven-team field with 97 points. Ankeny captured the final event, the 4x400 relay, but the Dragons earned a third-place finish that allowed them … [Read more...] about Hawks win 6 events, place 2nd overall behind Johnston at North Polk Relays

Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

April 19, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' track team tuned up for next weekend's Drake Relays by easily winning the Waukee Relays on Thursday. The Hawks won six events and racked up 142 points in the Class A division, 20 more than runner-up Carlisle. "With Tuesday's (Fred Smith Hawk Relays) getting cancelled, we brought a little more powerful lineup to Waukee," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

April 15, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' track team took advantage of the favorable conditions to run an historic race on Saturday. The 4x200 relay team of Logan Fairchild, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson blazed to a record-setting victory in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks posted a time of 1:26.12, the fastest clocking in state … [Read more...] about ‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

Hawks race to school record in 4×100 relay, post fastest time in state in 2024

April 10, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' track team continues to turn in some blistering times. The Hawks set a school record in the 4x100 relay during the Gary DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. The foursome of Caden Henkes, Devon Akers, Logan Fairchild and Tyler Sickerson won the event in 41.76 seconds, which is the fastest time in the state this season. "As the … [Read more...] about Hawks race to school record in 4×100 relay, post fastest time in state in 2024

‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

April 1, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' track team won only one event in the Mustang Classic on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes, but the lone victory reverberated around the state. The Ankeny foursome of Sam Sandvig, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Ethan Zuber won the distance medley relay in a time of 3:25.60. The Hawks won the race by more than 9 seconds and posted the fastest … [Read more...] about ‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

Centennial boys capture 7 events, including 4 relays, at Early Bird Relays

March 29, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won seven events in the Early Bird Relays on Thursday at Waukee Northwest. No team scores were kept at the meet, where Ankeny also competed. The Hawks withheld most of their top athletes with the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational coming up on Saturday. "We got some younger guys that have been working really hard … [Read more...] about Centennial boys capture 7 events, including 4 relays, at Early Bird Relays

Ankeny boys set 4 meet records, place 2nd overall at Marske Indoor Invitational

March 25, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' track team set four meet records and placed second overall in the Ruth Marske Indoor Invitational on Saturday at Brookings, S.D. Sioux Falls (S.D.) Lincoln won the meet with 93.5 points. Defending champion Ankeny finished with 77 points, four more than Waukee Northwest. "We are firing on all cylinders right now!" said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys set 4 meet records, place 2nd overall at Marske Indoor Invitational

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