The rainy conditions provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial track teams on Thursday. Both squads overcame a steady drizzle to earn top-four finishes in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Norwalk. The Jaguars placed third among eight teams in the girls' division with 117.5 points. "We had a great meet with strong performances across the board … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM
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Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800
Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen didn't want to overwork his athletes with two more championship meets on the schedule. The Hawks placed fourth in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Valley--even though they rested a few of their top performers. They finished with 88 points. "I was very happy with the results," said Mullen. "This four-week … [Read more...] about Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800
Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th
The Ankeny boys' track team topped a field that included defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic to win the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday at Northview Stadium. The Hawks won four events and racked up 86 points, 14 more than runner-up Waukee Northwest. Dowling and Waukee tied for third place with 70 points apiece. Ankeny earned its third … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th
Ankeny boys edge Johnston to win Brooks Relays crown; Jaguars finish 5th
The Ankeny boys' track team was looking to make some noise on Saturday in the Brooks Relays at Valley. The Hawks' superlative performance could likely be heard across the state. Ankeny won the 12-team meet with 122 points, edging runner-up Johnston by three points. Iowa City High, which won last year's meet, took third with 92.5 points. "I'm very … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys edge Johnston to win Brooks Relays crown; Jaguars finish 5th
Ankeny, Centennial boys combine to win 6 events at Early Bird Relays
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win six events in the Early Bird Relays on Tuesday at Waukee Northwest. No team scores were kept at the meet, which attracted a field of six schools. "The team competed and placed very well throughout," said Ankeny coach Jordan Mullen. The Jaguars had eight top-three finishes overall, … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial boys combine to win 6 events at Early Bird Relays