When Tarry Cory was growing up in Ankeny, he played a variety of sports. Like many boys, Cory enjoyed competing in the major sports of football, basketball and baseball. But he also tried some other sports, including track and field, where something sparked his interest in the pole vault. "During the seventh grade, we'd go over to where the football … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team
Tim Sindt
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ cross country team
During his long tenure as the Ankeny boys' cross country coach, Steve Arneson guided dozens of runners to an appearance in the state meet. Ankeny qualified for state for 22 consecutive years from 1990-2011, the third-longest streak in state history. Only Cedar Falls (1992-2016) and Monticello (1997-2019) have had longer streaks. Arneson coached the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ cross country team
Sauer, Sindt, Frandson and Mast honored at Register’s Sports Awards
Four athletes from Ankeny were among those honored at the Des Moines Register's Sports Awards on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena. The Register announced the top performers in each of their 21 All-Iowa teams. Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Kenna Sauer, Ankeny cross country star Tim Sindt and Ankeny distance swimmer Trent Frandson were all named the … [Read more...] about Sauer, Sindt, Frandson and Mast honored at Register’s Sports Awards
VIDEO: Highlights from final day of coed state track meet
Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A
Tim Sindt wanted to make a statement in his final race as an Ankeny Hawk. But he also wanted to win another state track title. The standout distance runner managed to do both on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Sindt pulled away from the field early in the race, built a commanding lead and then cruised to a victory in the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run. … [Read more...] about Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A