An anticipated battle between distance standouts Tim Sindt of Ankeny and Camden Cox of Ankeny Centennial never materialized on Thursday at the boys' Class 4A state track meet. The two runners were considered among the favorites in the 3,200, but neither one was able to bring home the crown. While Sindt ran a strong race and finished third with the … [Read more...] about Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
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Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events
As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events
Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay
The future looks bright for the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team. The Hawks placed ninth overall in the event on Saturday morning at the Drake Relays. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Mason Thompson, Nick Scherle and Conner Niffenegger was clocked in 1:00.29. The Ankeny squad, which includes a pair of freshmen, finished three spots and .38 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay
Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash
Thursday's Waukee Invitational provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams to qualify for the Drake Relays. Centennial sprinter Ryan VanBaale, a three-time Relays placewinner in the 100, took advantage of the nice weather conditions to earn another trip to the annual meet. He won the 100 in 11.10 seconds. "I … [Read more...] about Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash
Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet
With a solid effort in the Baker games, the Ankeny boys' bowling team placed third in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Great Escape. The Hawks were the only team to surpass 1,000 pins in the Baker round, compiling a total of 1,004. They finished with an overall score of 2,915. Waukee won the boys' title with a total of 3,076. Defending … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet