Although the Ankeny girls' track team is hoping to peak at the end of the season, Zoe Shadravan and the Hawkettes aren't looking too far ahead. "I think we have the capability to win (state), but we can't get ahead of ourselves and expect that we're going to win," said Shadravan. "I think we have to work toward it and keep on the track that we're going … [Read more...] about Hawkettes post state’s fastest time in DMR, place 2nd overall at Brooks Relays
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Ankeny girls win 6 events en route to Hawkette Invite title; Jaguars finish 3rd
It was a victorious Senior Night for the Ankeny girls' track team. It wasn't a bad night for Ankeny Centennial either. Ankeny easily won its own Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Northview with 167 points. The Hawkettes finished far ahead of runner-up Johnston, which scored 98.75 points. "We were very happy about how the team performed at our … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls win 6 events en route to Hawkette Invite title; Jaguars finish 3rd
Ankeny girls’ team wins 3 events, places 3rd overall at Waukee Invitational
The Ankeny girls' track team won three events and placed third overall in the Waukee Invitational on Tuesday. Ames won the meet with 92 points, while Southeast Polk was the runner-up in the 10-team field with 87. The Hawkettes finished with 84 points. "We had about 80 girls compete between JV and varsity," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "As a staff we … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team wins 3 events, places 3rd overall at Waukee Invitational
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 217
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the girls' track season with new head coaches Tyler Asbe of Ankeny Centennial and T.J. Jumper of Ankeny. Coldwell Banker realtor Nikki Nichols also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 217
‘Together We Rise’: Hawkettes return 16 qualifiers, look to contend for 4A crown
A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team nearly captured a trophy at the Class 4A state meet, finishing just 1.5 points out of third place. The Hawkettes, who placed seventh with 44.5 points, might have enough talent back from that squad to earn some hardware this spring. Ankeny boasts 16 returning state qualifiers for new head coach T.J. Jumper, who … [Read more...] about ‘Together We Rise’: Hawkettes return 16 qualifiers, look to contend for 4A crown