All four of Ankeny's track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' squads have both qualified in nine events. The Ankeny boys' team has qualified in seven events, while the girls' squad has qualified in six. Centennial senior Ryan VanBaale will try to become a four-time placewinner in the boys' … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events
Katie Saddoris
Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’
Some of the state's top girls' track talent was on display Tuesday in the Jim Duea Invitational at Ames. Waukee scored 200 points to win the meet for the fourth straight year, but several other CIML teams also had impressive showings. Ankeny Centennial and Dowling Catholic tied for second with 101 points, while Ankeny placed fifth in the nine-team field … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’
Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays
Although six other girls' track teams competed in the Ron Werling Relays on Thursday at Indianola, the meet was dominated by the two schools from Ankeny. Ankeny High School won eight events and racked up 158 points to claim the team title for the third straight year. Ankeny Centennial was second with 117 points. "The team is making strides toward … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays
Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston
Despite some hiccups, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a second-place finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the third straight year. The Jaguars edged Iowa City West by one point for the runner-up spot in the eight-team field. "It was an up and down night, literally," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston
Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational
A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team celebrated its Senior Night by winning the Hawkette Invitational. On Thursday, Ankeny Centennial was hoping to accomplish the same feat, but Southeast Polk had other ideas. The Rams won six events, including four relays, to capture the Hawkette Invitational title with 125 points. Valley was second in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational