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Runner-up finishes in 4×400 relay, 800 allow Hawkettes to place 7th in Class 4A

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Ankeny senior Eva Fulk sat on the infield turf at Drake Stadium and tried to catch her breath after running the final race of her high school career. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a second-place finish in the final event of the Class 4A state meet--the 4x400 relay--on Saturday afternoon. "It's sad, but I wouldn't have wanted to do it with any other … [Read more...] about Runner-up finishes in 4×400 relay, 800 allow Hawkettes to place 7th in Class 4A

‘I think we really proved ourselves today’: Hawkettes capture state title in DMR

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When the Ankeny girls' distance medley relay team stepped on the track Friday morning at the Class 4A state meet, the Hawkettes were not only racing against some of the state's top squads in the final section of the event. Ankeny was also racing the clock. Defending champion Cedar Rapids Prairie got a 2:13.39 anchor leg from Gabby Cortez and won the … [Read more...] about ‘I think we really proved ourselves today’: Hawkettes capture state title in DMR

‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

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The Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams are heading into next week's state meet with a lot of momentum. Both squads placed second in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Johnston. More importantly, the Hawks and Hawkettes automatically qualified for state in numerous events. "I'm very happy with where we are sitting heading into the state … [Read more...] about ‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump

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While the Ankeny girls' track team won five events in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Wednesday, crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial earned a pair of victories and also had a good night at Waukee Northwest. The host Wolves won the seven-team meet with 189 points. The Hawkettes placed second with 149. "We had a very strong showing," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

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When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown

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Thursday's Jaguar Invitational was hosted by Ankeny Centennial, but the Ankeny girls' track team clearly felt right at home. The Hawkettes won seven events and easily captured the six-team meet with 171 points. Dowling Catholic placed second with 145. "We checked off every box we had going into the meet," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We wanted to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown

Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational

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The weather this spring has been so consistently bad that Tuesday's Jim Duea Invitational at Ames was held under mild conditions by comparison. "It was a cold, cold night, but at least it wasn't windy," said Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich. "That feels like half a win this season with the way it's been going." Waukee Northwest won … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational

Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’

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The Ankeny girls' track team showed off its many strengths in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a few highlights, too. The Hawkettes won four events and had six other top-five finishes. "Every meet we feel like we put another few pieces together," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’

Baier, Winfrey, Hanfelt shine in field events, lead Ankeny to runner-up finish

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team won a state title in the long jump thanks to Shelby Romig, who is now competing for St. Cloud State. This spring, the Hawkettes could contend for even more championships in the field events. Hannah Baier won the discus in the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames with a season-best throw of 123 feet. She edged … [Read more...] about Baier, Winfrey, Hanfelt shine in field events, lead Ankeny to runner-up finish

Macke wins 800, helps Hawkettes to state’s best time in DMR at Brooks Relays

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The Ankeny girls' track team appears to have a high ceiling. The Hawkettes showed a glimpse of their potential on Saturday in the Brooks Relays at Valley, where they placed fifth in the 11-team field with 81.5 points. "It was a good day," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We're starting to put some of the pieces of the puzzle together." Freshman … [Read more...] about Macke wins 800, helps Hawkettes to state’s best time in DMR at Brooks Relays

Hawkettes ‘show a lot of grit’, capture team crown at Waukee Invitational

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The members of the Ankeny girls' track team were just happy to compete on Tuesday. Winning the Waukee Invitational was a bonus. The Hawkettes scored 48 points to capture the seven-team meet, edging Norwalk and Waukee by three points. Only the seven relay events were scored. "We were very happy to get a meet in with the forecast looking unfavorable … [Read more...] about Hawkettes ‘show a lot of grit’, capture team crown at Waukee Invitational

Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

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The Ankeny girls' track team opened its outdoor season on Saturday with a fourth-place finish in the Mustang Classic at Dallas Center-Grimes. Cedar Rapids Prairie won the seven-team meet with 133.5 points. Southeast Polk was second with 123, followed by Ames with 121 and Ankeny with 107.5. "It was a very productive day for us," said Ankeny coach Thomas … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

‘We feel like we are a top-5 team’: Ankeny girls boast young, talented squad

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Thomas Cotter is hoping to make the most of his final season as the Ankeny girls' track coach. Cotter, who is going to Carlisle at the end of the school year, has already had a lot of success with the Hawkettes. "We have accomplished a lot in the four years I have been here," said Cotter. "With a COVID year, we have won three state championships (in … [Read more...] about ‘We feel like we are a top-5 team’: Ankeny girls boast young, talented squad

Hawkettes tie for 4th in 4A, while Jaguars score most points in school history

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The bar has been raised for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The Hawkettes tied for fourth place in the Class 4A state meet that concluded on Saturday at Drake Stadium. They finished with 40 points, matching Cedar Falls' total. It was Ankeny's highest finish since 1997, when the Hawkettes earned runner-up honors in Class 3A. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes tie for 4th in 4A, while Jaguars score most points in school history

‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny girls' track team walked out of Drake Stadium with an individual state title. Senior Shelby Romig won the long jump at the Class 4A state meet on Friday, posting her victory about 24 hours after teammate Lauren McMahon raced to a win in the 3,000-meter run. "I'm kind of at a loss for words right now," Romig said. … [Read more...] about ‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown

Hawkettes place 2nd behind Waukee, qualify for state meet in 16 events

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Thursday's Class 4A regional meet at Waukee couldn't have gone much better for the Ankeny girls' track team. The Hawkettes placed second in the eight-team field with 146 points. Waukee easily won the meet with 186 points. "We knew winning a team title was out of the question with a tough draw against Waukee," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "It was … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd behind Waukee, qualify for state meet in 16 events

Hawkettes edge Centennial girls by 6 points to win Iowa Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team continues to chase its crosstown rival. On Tuesday, the Jaguars nearly caught Ankeny for the first time this season. The two squads waged a close battle for the team title in the CIML Iowa Conference meet at Mason City. The Hawkettes emerged with the crown, racking up 159 points to edge Centennial by six … [Read more...] about Hawkettes edge Centennial girls by 6 points to win Iowa Conference crown

‘We had a fun time’: Ankeny, Centennial girls shine at first Jaguar Invite

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The championship season begins next week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. Both squads appear to be on target to peak at the end of the season. The Hawkettes placed second in the Jaguar Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny. They finished with 142 points. "We feel we are going to be very competitive in a wide range of events as … [Read more...] about ‘We had a fun time’: Ankeny, Centennial girls shine at first Jaguar Invite