There wasn't much of a battle for the CIML Iowa Conference boys' track title. Ankeny Centennial easily captured its first league crown in school history on Tuesday, racking up 171.5 points at Northview Stadium. The Jaguars finished 60 points ahead of runner-up Ames. "We definitely put some guys in positions where we knew they'd have success, but I … [Read more...] about ‘We just want to go out and run fast’: Jaguars race to first conference title
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Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays
Ankeny's Tyrese Miller likely opened some eyes on Thursday at the Drake Relays. Mason Thompson and the rest of the Hawks' track squad probably did, too. Miller and Thompson led the way as Ankeny earned medals in five different events. The Hawks placed third or higher in three of them. "Still pumped from yesterday," Ankeny coach Nick Nelson tweeted … [Read more...] about Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 133
Boys’ track coaches Nick Nelson of Ankeny and Nate Smith of Ankeny Centennial were the guests on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 133
Jaguars place 3rd overall at Hawk Relays; Ankeny boys finish 6th
Despite the windy conditions, Tuesday's Fred Smith Hawk Relays produced some outstanding performances. In the end, the top six teams in the 11-team field were separated by just 24 points. Indianola and Waukee tied for the team title with 85 points apiece. Ankeny Centennial placed third with 80 points. The Jaguars were followed by North Polk with 68 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd overall at Hawk Relays; Ankeny boys finish 6th
Ankeny, Centennial teams combine for 8 victories at Jim Duncan Invitational
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