Former Ankeny thrower Sydney Flatness has been dreaming of being an all-American for a long time. The Grand View University senior finally reached her goal on Saturday at Brookings, S.D. Flatness placed eighth in the shot put at the NAIA Indoor National Championships to earn all-American honors. "I am elated. I’ve been dreaming of this since my … [Read more...] about Grand View’s Flatness places 8th at NAIA Indoor Meet, earns all-American honors
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Hawkettes win 4×1 prelim, crack Iowa’s all-time top-10 list
Friday was a good day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. It wasn't bad for Ankeny, either. Both squads turned in some impressive performances on another beautiful day at the Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. While the Jaguars scored points in two more events, Ankeny put itself in position to get on the scoreboard on Saturday. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4×1 prelim, crack Iowa’s all-time top-10 list
‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records
A bundle of nervous energy paid off in a big way Thursday for Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones. The sophomore had a hand in three school records as the Jaguars placed second in a girls' Class 4A regional track meet at Waukee. She won the high jump and ran on two runner-up relays that also qualified for next week's state meet at Drake Stadium. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records
Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet
Long jumpers Jasmine Rumley of Ankeny and Betsy Ridout of Ankeny Centennial have already competed against each other several times this season. On Friday, the two competitors brought out the best in each other. Rumley won the event in the CIML Central Conference girls' track meet at Waukee, posting a leap of 17 feet 4 inches. Ridout, meanwhile, took … [Read more...] about Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet
Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown
The members of the Ankeny girls' track team are like a family. That's truly the case for the three sets of sisters on the squad--Megan and Sarah Bosch, Malea and Peyton Daugherty, and Holly and Meghan Trimble. On Monday, the Daughertys and Trimbles teamed up to win the distance medley relay in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown. They posted a time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown
Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays
Although six other girls' track teams competed in the Ron Werling Relays on Thursday at Indianola, the meet was dominated by the two schools from Ankeny. Ankeny High School won eight events and racked up 158 points to claim the team title for the third straight year. Ankeny Centennial was second with 117 points. "The team is making strides toward … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays
Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite
When the Johnston Invitational girls' track meet was cancelled on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich went looking for another meet that had room for the Jaguars. Fortunately for Kruzich, the Waukee Early Bird Invitational came through with an open spot. That allowed the Jaguars and crosstown rival Ankeny to begin the outdoor season at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite
Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010
It's been awhile since the Ankeny girls' track team earned a top-10 finish in the Class 4A state meet. All of the current members of the squad were in elementary school the last time it happened. In 2010, the Hawkettes finished seventh with 46 points. This could be the year that Ankeny returns to the top 10. The Hawkettes boast 12 returning state … [Read more...] about Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010
Daugherty, Robran, Flatness earn top-10 finishes at ISU Indoor Meet
Unlike many of her teammates on the Ankeny girls' track squad, Malea Daugherty didn't go anywhere for spring break. That decision allowed Daugherty to compete in the ISU Indoor Meet on Monday at Ames. She responded with the Hawkettes' highest individual finish of the day, placing fifth in the 60 hurdles in 9.75 seconds. "Malea is running the hurdles … [Read more...] about Daugherty, Robran, Flatness earn top-10 finishes at ISU Indoor Meet