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Ankeny, Centennial teams combine for 8 victories at Jim Duncan Invitational

April 11, 2021 by Dan Holm

All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams came away with victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Ankeny girls' and Centennial boys' squads each won three events. The Ankeny boys' and Centennial girls' teams each had one first-place finish. Many of the athletes will be back at Drake Stadium on April 22 … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial teams combine for 8 victories at Jim Duncan Invitational

Uhl races to victory in 400, helps Jaguars to third-place finish at Ames

April 7, 2021 by Dan Holm

The lone victory for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team on Tuesday came from an unexpected source. Ryan Uhl raced to a win in the 400 in the Hi Covey Relays at Ames. He posted a time of 52.42 seconds. "Ryan volunteered for the race, had a personal record and a first-place finish," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. The Jaguars placed third in the … [Read more...] about Uhl races to victory in 400, helps Jaguars to third-place finish at Ames

Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays

April 4, 2021 by Dan Holm

Even at less than full strength, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team made an emphatic statement on Saturday. The Jaguars claimed their second title in five days by winning the Brooks Relays at Valley. They finished with 135 points. "We're just trying to get through the season," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. "We have some injuries, and we're … [Read more...] about Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays

Centennial boys win 9 events, easily capture team title at Cub Relays

March 31, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team dominated the Cub Relays on Tuesday at Nevada. The Jaguars won nine events and easily captured the team title of the Class A division with 446.5 points. Mason City was second in the eight-team field with 346.5. "It was a great effort by all in not-so-great conditions," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. "The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 9 events, easily capture team title at Cub Relays

Hawks win sprint medley relay, Jaguars also shine at Waukee Earlybird meet

March 26, 2021 by Dan Holm

The weather for Thursday's Waukee Earlybird boys' track meet wasn't the greatest. Still, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial both overcame the rainy conditions to turn in some good performances. The meet was unscored. "Our kids competed very well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "We still have some of our top guys running at half capacity. We're waiting for … [Read more...] about Hawks win sprint medley relay, Jaguars also shine at Waukee Earlybird meet

‘I think we’ll be strong in a lot of areas’: Jaguars already off to good start

March 12, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team showed on Monday that it's more than ready to compete this season. The Jaguars won a pair of relays in the Dickinson Relays at Cedar Falls. They also had five other top-eight finishes. "It was a great effort by everyone," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. "Placing in the top eight there is an … [Read more...] about ‘I think we’ll be strong in a lot of areas’: Jaguars already off to good start

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior

April 20, 2020 by Dan Holm

Senior Avery Gates was expected to be one of the top sprinters for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. He helped the Jaguars to a 16th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. Gates placed 13th in the 200 with a time of 22.60 seconds. He also ran on the third-place 4x400, fourth-place sprint medley and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior

Updated schedule provides glimmer of hope for spring sport athletes, coaches

April 10, 2020 by Dan Holm

A glimmer of hope arrived earlier this week for Will Blevins, Jaci Webb and the rest of the spring sport athletes throughout the state of Iowa. On Monday, an updated schedule for spring sports was released in a joint statement from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association. All spring activities had … [Read more...] about Updated schedule provides glimmer of hope for spring sport athletes, coaches

In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay

May 19, 2019 by Dan Holm

The final race of Liam Murphy's high school track career was one that he'll never forget. Murphy anchored the Ankeny Centennial boys' team to a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Class 4A state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium. He used a strong finish to pass Ames' Aniey Akok in the last 50 meters. "I knew when I got the baton that (Akok) … [Read more...] about In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay

Centennial boys place 2nd at conference meet; Hawks finish 5th

May 3, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won three relays and placed second overall in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Johnston. Ankeny, meanwhile, took fifth in the six-team field with 72 points. The Hawks' lone victory was provided by Tim Sindt, who won the 1,600-meter run in a time of 4:21.75. Ames easily won the conference title with … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 2nd at conference meet; Hawks finish 5th

Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays

April 21, 2019 by Dan Holm

A trip to the Kansas Relays proved to be beneficial for both the Ankeny girls' and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams. Mytika Mayberry placed fourth for the Hawkettes in the girls' 100. She posted a time of 12.12 seconds, which now ranks third in the state. "Mytika did an outstanding job and is improving every race," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays

Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational

April 14, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's James Jacavino and Katie Petersen both broke their own school records during the Blue Oval Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Thomas Collins set another school record in the boys' 400, breaking the mark that teammate Liam Murphy established just one week ago. "It was a good day for most of our guys," said Centennial boys' … [Read more...] about Collins, Jacavino and Petersen set school records at Blue Oval Invitational

Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays

April 5, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win eight events in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five events and placed second in the eight-team field with 138 points, finishing 18 points behind Southeast Polk. The Hawks captured three events and placed fourth overall with 85 points in their first outdoor … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays

Despite heavy losses, Jaguars boast 12 returning state qualifiers

March 10, 2019 by Dan Holm

It won't be easy for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to duplicate the success of last year's squad. The Jaguars placed fifth in the Class 4A state meet with 43 points, the highest finish in school history. But five of the top performers from that squad will have to be replaced. State champion Riley Moss graduated after setting an all-time Iowa … [Read more...] about Despite heavy losses, Jaguars boast 12 returning state qualifiers

Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

April 18, 2018 by Dan Holm

The battle for second place in the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday came down to the wire. Ankeny held a one-point lead over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial going into the final event, but the Jaguars then took second in the 4x400 relay--while the Hawks finished fourth--and that allowed Centennial to earn runner-up honors with 82 points. Ankeny took … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

Jaguars win 9 events, Hawks take 3 at Ram Invitational

March 29, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team had nine first-place finishes and Ankeny added three more in the Ram Invitational on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five of the seven relays and placed second in the other two. They were originally slated to compete at Nevada, but that meet was cancelled. "We were fortunate Southeast Polk allowed us to … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 9 events, Hawks take 3 at Ram Invitational

Jaguars look to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish in Class 4A

March 16, 2018 by Dan Holm

A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team placed sixth in the Class 4A state meet, the school's highest finish ever. This year, the Jaguars could be even better. "They've set some high goals for themselves," Centennial coach Nate Smith said of his 122-member squad. "Consistency with their training, focus and races will help them reach their … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish in Class 4A

Jaguars compete at ISU Indoor Meet, gear up for outdoor season

March 15, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team made the short trip to Ames on Tuesday to compete in the ISU Indoor Meet at the Lied Athletic Recreation Center. Due to spring break, the Jaguars were missing many of their key athletes. But they still turned in some solid performances. "It was nice to see Avery Gates post a competitive time in the 60-meter dash … [Read more...] about Jaguars compete at ISU Indoor Meet, gear up for outdoor season

Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays

March 7, 2018 by Dan Holm

Riley Moss has some lofty expectations for the 2018 high school track season. "I've set a goal to never lose a race for the high hurdles this year so we will see what happens when outdoor season comes along," said Moss. The Ankeny Centennial senior is off to a great start in the indoor season. He won the 60-meter hurdles in 8.11 seconds at the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays

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