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Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year

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Thursday's state-qualifying cross country meet at Indianola pretty much went according to form. The three ranked teams in both the girls' and boys' divisions qualified for the state meet in Fort Dodge. The sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' squad advanced for the third straight year with a second-place finish. "Our guys were excited to get out and compete," … [Read more...] about Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year

Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown

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Ankeny senior Tim Sindt will continue his quest for an undefeated cross country season when the Hawks compete in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Pickard Park in Indianola. Sindt, the defending Class 4A champion, is the state's top-ranked runner. He has yet to lose a race this season. The sixth-ranked Hawks will be one of 10 teams in the … [Read more...] about Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown

SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams used Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as a tune-up for next week's district meets. The fifth-ranked Hawks placed third in the six-team field at Southeast Polk with 58 points. They were led by senior Tim Sindt, who pulled away from the field after the first mile to win the 5k race in a … [Read more...] about SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title

Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week

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After impressive wins at nationally-renowned meets at Marshalltown, Heartland and Rim Rock, Ankeny cross country standout Tim Sindt became the first Iowa runner to break the 15-minute barrier in a 5k at the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Thursday at DMACC. Sindt is now a finalist for Milesplit.com's National Runner of the Week. Please cast your vote … [Read more...] about Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week

Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?

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When the Fort Dodge Invitational cross country meet was cancelled earlier this week, Ankeny senior Tim Sindt thought maybe his pursuit of the state's all-time 5k record would have to be delayed for a little while. He was wrong. "We were a little disappointed, but we were glad (the meet) got moved to another fast course like this one and not some really … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?

Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock

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Ankeny's Tim Sindt proved once again on Saturday that the state's all-time 5k record is well within his striking distance. Another Ankeny runner, Fiona Riordan, also turned in a spectacular performance at the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic. Both athletes led their respective cross country teams to top-10 finishes in the prestigious meet at Lawrence, … [Read more...] about Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock

Sindt tops Marshalltown field, leads Hawks to 5th-place finish

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The Ankeny boys' cross country team fell out of the Class 4A rankings after placing eighth at the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30. Look for the Hawks to move back into the top 10 next week. Led by individual champion Tim Sindt, Ankeny placed fifth among 24 teams in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. The Hawks finished with 161 points … [Read more...] about Sindt tops Marshalltown field, leads Hawks to 5th-place finish

Jaguars edge Ankeny boys to win Centennial Invitational title

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams have had some close battles in recent years. It looks like they are going to have some more this fall. The two squads opened their season on Tuesday at the Centennial Invitational, where the Jaguars edged 12th-ranked Ankeny to win the team title for the second straight year. Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny boys to win Centennial Invitational title

Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record

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After winning a Class 4A state cross country title last fall, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt needed to find some extra motivation heading into his senior season. He has found his ultimate goal. Sindt wants to break the all-time Iowa record of 15 minutes 2 seconds. It's an ambitious goal, because his best time ever is 15:13. Sindt won the Class 4A race a … [Read more...] about Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record

Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay

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The south side of Ankeny has some pretty good hurdlers, too. On the same day that Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss captured the 110 hurdles title in the Class 4A state track meet at Drake Stadium, Ankeny raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Max Griffin, Mason Thompson and Connor Niffenegger won the … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay

In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title

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Camden Cox's final lap around Drake Stadium was a memorable one. The Ankeny Centennial senior took the lead in the final 200 meters of the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run on Saturday. He then held off crosstown rival Tim Sindt of Ankeny down the stretch to win his first individual state title, posting a time of 4:18.36. "It's so surreal," Cox said. "I … [Read more...] about In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title

STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay

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The members of the Ankeny Centennial boys' 4x200 relay team thought they could beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the Class 4A state track meet on Friday. Thanks to a dropped baton, the Jaguars didn't have to. Centennial raced to a victory after Jefferson dropped the stick on the first exchange, posting a time of 1:27.99 at Drake Stadium. The winning team … [Read more...] about STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay

Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200

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An anticipated battle between distance standouts Tim Sindt of Ankeny and Camden Cox of Ankeny Centennial never materialized on Thursday at the boys' Class 4A state track meet. The two runners were considered among the favorites in the 3,200, but neither one was able to bring home the crown. While Sindt ran a strong race and finished third with the … [Read more...] about Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200

Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

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As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Ankeny's Tim Sindt combined for five victories on Friday in the CIML Central Conference boys' track meet at Ames. Moss easily defended his crown in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.10 seconds. He defeated the runner-up, Conner Niffenegger of Ankeny, by a full second. "I was just happy to get the win," Moss said. … [Read more...] about Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track

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Ankeny junior Tim Sindt is one of the state's top distance runners. He qualified for last weekend's Drake Relays in a pair of events. Sindt placed 14th in the 3,200-meter run on Thursday with a time of 9:52.72. He finished eighth in the 1,600 on Saturday in 4:23.11. Here is some inside info on Sindt: Overall, were you happy with your races at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track

Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

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Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox is already looking forward to Saturday's rematch against Gable Sieperda of Central Lyon. Sieperda pulled away from the field to win the boys' 3,200-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. He posted a time of 9:11.17 to finish more than 10 seconds ahead of Cox, who was the runner-up in 9:21.77. "The beauty and hype … [Read more...] about Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

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All four of Ankeny's track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' squads have both qualified in nine events. The Ankeny boys' team has qualified in seven events, while the girls' squad has qualified in six. Centennial senior Ryan VanBaale will try to become a four-time placewinner in the boys' … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash

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Thursday's Waukee Invitational provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams to qualify for the Drake Relays. Centennial sprinter Ryan VanBaale, a three-time Relays placewinner in the 100, took advantage of the nice weather conditions to earn another trip to the annual meet. He won the 100 in 11.10 seconds. "I … [Read more...] about Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash