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Ankeny boys’ track coach Mullen named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

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Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen has been named an At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A after leading the Hawks to a runner-up finish at the state meet in his first season at the school. Ankeny battled CIML Conference rival Johnston down to the wire before the Dragons captured the Class 4A crown with 84 points. The Hawks finished with 80 … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ track coach Mullen named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

THE CIML RULES: Johnston boys edge Hawks in epic battle for Class 4A crown

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It was an epic battle that neither team deserved to lose. In the end, though, the Ankeny boys' track squad was nosed out for the Class 4A state championship by one of its CIML rivals. Johnston edged the Hawks in the final two events, the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, to capture the title on a sunny Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Dragons racked up 84 points, … [Read more...] about THE CIML RULES: Johnston boys edge Hawks in epic battle for Class 4A crown

‘We took care of business’: Ankeny teams score 193 points, place 2nd at SQM

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A long bus ride to Council Bluffs turned into a successful business trip for the Ankeny track teams. Both the Hawks and Hawkettes scored 193 points and placed second among eight teams in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Wickersham Stadium. More importantly, both Ankeny squads qualified for next week's state meet in a combined 33 … [Read more...] about ‘We took care of business’: Ankeny teams score 193 points, place 2nd at SQM

Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800

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Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen didn't want to overwork his athletes with two more championship meets on the schedule. The Hawks placed fourth in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Valley--even though they rested a few of their top performers. They finished with 88 points. "I was very happy with the results," said Mullen. "This four-week … [Read more...] about Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800