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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

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When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

Vortherms commits to Hawkeyes, will reunite with former Jaguar teammates

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Kathryn Vortherms considers her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad part of her family. She was hoping to find a similar environment on the collegiate level, and she found it in Iowa City. Vortherms has committed to join the Iowa women's track and field program next year. She will be reunited with former Centennial teammates Emma … [Read more...] about Vortherms commits to Hawkeyes, will reunite with former Jaguar teammates

Centennial’s Petersen earns scholarship from Track Guy Foundation

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Ankeny Centennial track standout Katie Petersen is one of the recipients of the 2020 Track Guy Foundation Scholarship awards. Petersen was among 47 Iowa high school seniors involved in track and field and/or cross country who applied for the scholarship. From those applicants, seven winners were selected by the Foundation's Board of Directors. Each of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Petersen earns scholarship from Track Guy Foundation

‘Some things we can’t control’: Athletes, coaches react to cancellation of sports

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Katie Petersen got together with some of her Ankeny Centennial teammates on Thursday night to continue preparing for what she thought would be her final high school track season. "I was just at the track with a few friends, and we were talking about our new meet schedules and who was going to be on our shuttle (hurdle relay)," said Petersen, one of the … [Read more...] about ‘Some things we can’t control’: Athletes, coaches react to cancellation of sports

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track

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Ankeny Centennial senior Katie Petersen is one of the state's top returning hurdlers. She placed fourth in the 100 hurdles at last year's Class 4A state meet in a time of 14.77 seconds. Petersen also ran on the fourth-place shuttle hurdle relay, the fifth-place sprint medley relay that set a school record and the sixth-place distance medley relay. The … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track

‘It just felt like where I was meant to be’: Petersen commits to Hawkeyes

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The recruiting battle for Ankeny Centennial hurdler Katie Petersen started with an official visit to the University of Iowa. Iowa City is also where the fight for Petersen's services came to an end. Earlier this week, Petersen announced her verbal commitment to Iowa via Twitter. "(I) couldn't be more blessed and excited to announce I will be … [Read more...] about ‘It just felt like where I was meant to be’: Petersen commits to Hawkeyes

Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage

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Katie Petersen tried to look on the bright side after her run at the USATF Hershey's National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships came to an end on Saturday in Sacramento. Petersen posted a time of 14.88 seconds in the semifinals of the 100 hurdles and placed 18th overall in the Women's 17-18 Division. Only the top eight finishers advanced to … [Read more...] about Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage

Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

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The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

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Millie Hill has a love-hate relationship with the 400 hurdles. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial sophomore placed fourth in the event at the girls' Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. She posted a time of 1:07.16. "I hate it, but I love it," Hill said. "It's sucky, but I like it. It takes a lot of grit. It goes by fast, so that's a plus." Caroline … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

Jaguars lose Drake Relays medals after being DQ’d in shuttle hurdle relay

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After posting a clocking of 1:05.52 in the preliminaries of the shuttle hurdle relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday morning, the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad advanced to the final with the fastest qualifying time. "We were really happy with how prelims went and were kind of excited to see what would happen in the finals," said leadoff runner Katie … [Read more...] about Jaguars lose Drake Relays medals after being DQ’d in shuttle hurdle relay

‘Motivating’ Relays crowd helps Centennial hurdler to 5th-place finish

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The times just keep getting faster for Ankeny Centennial hurdler Katie Petersen. The junior placed fifth in the 100 hurdles at the Drake Relays on Friday. She posted a time of 14.70 seconds. Petersen lowered the school record for the fourth time this season. "I was really happy with my race," Petersen said. "Making finals was my goal, and then I was … [Read more...] about ‘Motivating’ Relays crowd helps Centennial hurdler to 5th-place finish

Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury

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Thursday's Johnston Quadrangular girls' track meet was cut short due to a mishap in the 100 hurdles. One of Johnston's junior varsity hurdlers struck a hurdle late in the race and appeared to break her arm, according to Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "Then she lost consciousness and went into a seizure," Kruzich said. "An ambulance came, there … [Read more...] about Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury

Pippett helps Jaguars to 5th-place finish in last shuttle hurdle race

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The emotions struck Karri Pippett almost immediately after she crossed the finish line in her last high school race. "I walked toward the other girls, and it really hit me," Pippett said. "I was super emotional, but I am super proud of how we did this season. It was amazing." Pippett helped Ankeny Centennial to a fifth-place finish in the shuttle … [Read more...] about Pippett helps Jaguars to 5th-place finish in last shuttle hurdle race

Hawkettes win 4×1 prelim, crack Iowa’s all-time top-10 list

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Friday was a good day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. It wasn't bad for Ankeny, either. Both squads turned in some impressive performances on another beautiful day at the Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. While the Jaguars scored points in two more events, Ankeny put itself in position to get on the scoreboard on Saturday. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4×1 prelim, crack Iowa’s all-time top-10 list

Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet

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After setting four school records in a Class 4A regional meet a week ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team erased three more on Thursday in the opening day of the state meet at Drake Stadium. Sophomore Calea Jones again broke her own school record in the high jump. She tied for third place in the event with a leap of 5 feet 3 inches. "I was very … [Read more...] about Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet

‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

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A bundle of nervous energy paid off in a big way Thursday for Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones. The sophomore had a hand in three school records as the Jaguars placed second in a girls' Class 4A regional track meet at Waukee. She won the high jump and ran on two runner-up relays that also qualified for next week's state meet at Drake Stadium. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

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Long jumpers Jasmine Rumley of Ankeny and Betsy Ridout of Ankeny Centennial have already competed against each other several times this season. On Friday, the two competitors brought out the best in each other. Rumley won the event in the CIML Central Conference girls' track meet at Waukee, posting a leap of 17 feet 4 inches. Ridout, meanwhile, took … [Read more...] about Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle

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Megan Gray will play soccer next year at the University of Minnesota, but this weekend was all about track for the Ankeny Centennial senior. While her Centennial soccer teammates played in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington on Friday and Saturday, Gray was part of the Jaguars' contingent running at the Drake Relays. "Juggling two sports has been … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle