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Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

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Tim Sindt wanted to make a statement in his final race as an Ankeny Hawk. But he also wanted to win another state track title. The standout distance runner managed to do both on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Sindt pulled away from the field early in the race, built a commanding lead and then cruised to a victory in the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run. … [Read more...] about Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Max Smith is the top sprinter on the Ankeny boys' track team. He won a pair of medals at the Drake Relays this weekend. Smith raced to a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter dash on Friday, posting a time of 10.99 seconds. He then teamed up with Nick Scherle, Peyton Agan and Conner Niffenegger to place sixth in the 4x100 relay on Saturday in 44.41 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

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Ankeny's Max Smith was just hoping to get into the finals of the 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays. He did even better than that. The senior placed fourth in the event on Friday at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 10.99 seconds. "I was happy with my start," Smith said. "I gave it my all." Smith earlier posted a season-best time of 10.90 in the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

Jaguars win 4×400, edge Ankeny for 3rd overall at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

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With the team title having already long been decided, the only drama heading into the final event of the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday was the battle for third place. Ankeny Centennial entered the 4x400 relay with a narrow lead over Ankeny and Southeast Polk, and the Jaguars sealed a third-place finish by winning the event in a time of 3:24.33. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4×400, edge Ankeny for 3rd overall at Fred Smith Hawk Relays