Mother Nature brought an early end to the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium, but not before all four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' track teams turned in some strong performances. The meet was delayed for 30 minutes due to lightning after more than half of the events had been completed. Action later resumed on the … [Read more...] about Jim Duncan Invite recap: Belding wins 400, Centennial boys take 4×200 relay
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Hawks place 3rd at Ram Relays, finish 9 points ahead of Centennial boys
Thursday's Ram Relays at Southeast Polk were held under ideal conditions, but some issues with the timing system forced all eight of the boys' teams in the field to make some adjustments. "I knew something wasn't right when no times were popping up, but the team refocused and I just told them to win heats and events and that's exactly what they went out … [Read more...] about Hawks place 3rd at Ram Relays, finish 9 points ahead of Centennial boys
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 219
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews Dru McAnelly about his decision to resign as the Ankeny girls' basketball coach and discusses the boys' track season with first-year Ankeny coach Jordan Mullen. Coldwell Banker realtor Andy Logan also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 219
Ankeny, Centennial boys combine to win 6 events at Early Bird Relays
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win six events in the Early Bird Relays on Tuesday at Waukee Northwest. No team scores were kept at the meet, which attracted a field of six schools. "The team competed and placed very well throughout," said Ankeny coach Jordan Mullen. The Jaguars had eight top-three finishes overall, … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial boys combine to win 6 events at Early Bird Relays
Hawks claim Marske Indoor crown; Sickerson named Athlete of the Meet
A long road trip proved to be productive Monday for the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks traveled to Brookings, S.D., for the Ruth Marske Indoor Invitational on the campus of South Dakota State University. They racked up 106 points to win the team title, defeating 19 other schools. Sioux Falls (S.D.) Lincoln was the runner-up with 78 points. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks claim Marske Indoor crown; Sickerson named Athlete of the Meet
New head coach Mullen inherits deep, talented Ankeny boys’ track squad
The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' track team brings a lot of experience to the program. Jordan Mullen was a standout hurdler at Iowa who won two Big Ten titles and was a two-time all-American. He previously coached at Atlantic, where he guided the Trojans to three consecutive Hawkeye Ten crowns and led the team to a pair of top-three finishes in the … [Read more...] about New head coach Mullen inherits deep, talented Ankeny boys’ track squad