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
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‘We’ve got more work to do’: Hawks win 3 events, take early lead in Class 4A race
The Ankeny boys' track team didn't just make a huge statement on Thursday. The Hawks made several of them. Ankeny won the first three finals on the track in the Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium, double-placed in the high jump and took a commanding lead in the team race heading into Friday's events in the three-day competition. The Hawks have … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got more work to do’: Hawks win 3 events, take early lead in Class 4A race
Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A
The strategy for the Ankeny boys' sprint medley relay team was simple. Get the baton to anchor runner Tyrese Miller--the Class 4A 400-meter champion--within striking distance of the lead, and let him do the rest. It turned out that Miller didn't need to make up any ground after all. His teammates--Jack Belding, Tyler Sickerson and Tyson … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A