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‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

April 26, 2025 by Dan Holm

Friday's session of the Drake Relays produced many memorable moments on a cool and overcast day, including a record-setting performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars raced to a victory in the 4x200 relay in a meet-record time of 1:26.55, finishing .56 seconds ahead of runner-up Newton. It was one of five high school marks that … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

Jaguars place 2nd, Hawkettes finish 5th in Drake Relays tuneup at Weier Invitational

April 22, 2025 by Dan Holm

Monday's Larry Weier Invitational at Dowling Catholic served as a final tuneup for the Drake Relays for six girls' track teams, including Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars placed second overall with 168.5 points. Dowling won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 205.5 points. "The Dowling meet was a nice tuneup for the Drake Relays … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd, Hawkettes finish 5th in Drake Relays tuneup at Weier Invitational

Ankeny girls edge Johnston, Centennial to win team crown at Jaguar Invitational

April 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

The 31 seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team were honored during Thursday's Jaguar Invitational, and at the end of the meet they nearly got to celebrate a team title. However, a strong performance by its crosstown rival prevented Centennial from doing just that. Ankeny racked up 119.5 points to capture the crown, winning a close three-team … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls edge Johnston, Centennial to win team crown at Jaguar Invitational

‘We saw a lot of great efforts’: Hawkettes place 5th, Jags finish 8th at Duea Relays

April 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams both competed in the Jim Duea Relays on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes placed fifth in the 14-team field with 64.5 points. "The team competed hard," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "We are starting to really narrow down our varsity team as we get closer to the championship part of our season. We are … [Read more...] about ‘We saw a lot of great efforts’: Hawkettes place 5th, Jags finish 8th at Duea Relays

Hawkettes, Jaguars earn several top-8 finishes in tuneup for Drake Relays

April 14, 2025 by Dan Holm

Saturday's Jim Duncan Invitational proved to be a good tuneup for the Drake Relays for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. Competing on the same blue oval that will host America's Athletic Classic in two weeks, the Hawkettes and Jaguars both earned several top-eight finishes while facing some of the state's top athletes. "I'm very … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars earn several top-8 finishes in tuneup for Drake Relays

‘It was a great night’: Hawkettes win 7 events, place 2nd overall at Ankeny Quad

April 9, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' track team racked up seven victories while placing second overall in the Ankeny Quadrangular on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. Valley won the meet with 113 points. Ankeny finished with 102 points, followed by Ames with 92 and Indianola with 83. "It was a great night," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "We were really purposeful and not … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great night’: Hawkettes win 7 events, place 2nd overall at Ankeny Quad

Jaguars place 2nd, Ankeny takes 5th in tight team race at Hawkette Invitational

April 4, 2025 by Dan Holm

Only 15 points separated the top five teams in the Hawkette Invitational girls' track meet on Thursday at Ankeny Stadium. Indianola won the meet with 118 points. Ankeny Centennial was the runner-up in the eight-team field with 113, edging Cedar Falls by one point. "We had another great meet," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "It was awesome having … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd, Ankeny takes 5th in tight team race at Hawkette Invitational

Hawkettes return 12 state qualifiers from last year’s 8th-place team in Class 4A

March 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

Despite losing some key pieces from last year's team, the Ankeny girls' track squad still boasts plenty of talent. The Hawkettes return 12 state qualifiers from a team that placed eighth in Class 4A a year ago with 34 points. "We have nine athletes who competed at state who either graduated or decided not to come out," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "But … [Read more...] about Hawkettes return 12 state qualifiers from last year’s 8th-place team in Class 4A

Cogdill, Jumper earn Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year honors from IATC

November 18, 2024 by Dan Holm

Girls' cross country coaches Eric Cogdill of Ankeny Centennial and TJ Jumper of Ankeny have been named Class 4A At-Large Coaches of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Cogdill guided the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Nov. 1, equaling the program's second-highest finish ever. He also guided the squad to four … [Read more...] about Cogdill, Jumper earn Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year honors from IATC

‘It was an amazing day of racing!’: Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes take 7th in Class 4A

November 2, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team did everything it could to capture a trophy on Friday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars simply lost to three better squads. Centennial placed fourth in the Class 4A state meet at Fort Dodge with 145 points. The Jaguars finished 12 points behind No. 3 Dubuque Senior for the third-place trophy. No. 1 Pleasant … [Read more...] about ‘It was an amazing day of racing!’: Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes take 7th in Class 4A

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 280

October 29, 2024 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews the state cross country meet with coach Jon Lindaman and senior Ethan Zuber of the Ankeny boys' team and coach TJ Jumper and senior Sophia Graber of the Ankeny girls' squad. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 280

Zuber leads Hawks to district crown; Hawkettes also qualify for state meet

October 24, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny cross country teams extended their streaks of consecutive state-meet appearances on Wednesday. The boys' squad won a Class 4A district meet at Southeast Polk to earn their fourth straight trip to state. The ninth-ranked Hawks scored 48 points, while No. 14 Indianola (69 points) and No. 11 Johnston (78 points) also advanced to … [Read more...] about Zuber leads Hawks to district crown; Hawkettes also qualify for state meet

Mohrhauser, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML meet; Shorthanded Hawkettes finish 5th

October 17, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' cross country team was not at full strength on Wednesday, and neither was Ankeny Centennial. Still, both teams had some good performances in the CIML Conference meet at Southeast Polk. The fourth-ranked Jaguars, who were without coach Eric Cogdill, placed second in the nine-team field for the second straight year. They finished with … [Read more...] about Mohrhauser, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML meet; Shorthanded Hawkettes finish 5th

Centennial girls place 2nd, Ankeny finishes 4th at Fort Dodge Invitational

October 11, 2024 by Dan Holm

Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams turned in strong performances on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawkettes and Jaguars are hoping to be even better in three weeks for the state meet, which will be held on the same course. Fourth-ranked Centennial placed second in the 25-team field with 80 points. The … [Read more...] about Centennial girls place 2nd, Ankeny finishes 4th at Fort Dodge Invitational

Ankeny boys place 14th, Hawkettes finish 18th at prestigious Roy Griak Invitational

September 22, 2024 by Dan Holm

Friday's Roy Griak Invitational at St. Paul, Minn., provided an opportunity for the Ankeny cross country teams to compete in one of the premier races in the Midwest. More than 40 teams participated in both the boys' and girls' championship divisions, attracting schools from multiple states. Each race had a field of more than 400 runners. "It was our … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys place 14th, Hawkettes finish 18th at prestigious Roy Griak Invitational

‘This was a great meet’: Ankeny girls place 5th among 20 teams at Bobcat Invite

September 13, 2024 by Dan Holm

With a field of 134 runners, Thursday's Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown provided somewhat of a state meet preview for the Ankeny girls' cross country team. "There were so many good runners, and it felt so cool to run here," said Ankeny junior Makenna Madetzke. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes placed fifth in the 20-team field. They finished with 174 … [Read more...] about ‘This was a great meet’: Ankeny girls place 5th among 20 teams at Bobcat Invite

Like a ‘well-oiled machine’, Centennial girls capture team title at Schmaltz Invite

September 6, 2024 by Dan Holm

There was no rust for the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team to shake off. For the second time in three years, the fifth-ranked Jaguars captured the team title in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Thursday. The meet was held at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. Centennial posted a score of 54 points, matching its winning total from … [Read more...] about Like a ‘well-oiled machine’, Centennial girls capture team title at Schmaltz Invite

With Jumper now in charge, Hawkettes return 6 of their 7 varsity regulars

August 19, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' cross country team will look very familiar this season. Even the new head coach is a familiar face. Ankeny girls' track coach TJ Jumper took over the program in late spring after Quinn Groff departed to become the head girls' cross country coach at North Polk. Groff guided the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in the Class 4A state … [Read more...] about With Jumper now in charge, Hawkettes return 6 of their 7 varsity regulars

Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

May 10, 2024 by Dan Holm

It was a jubilant bus ride home for the Ankeny track teams on Thursday night. Both squads captured team titles in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Council Bluffs. More importantly, the Hawkettes and Hawks unofficially qualified for next week's state meet in 17 and 15 events, respectively. "We are so excited with how our team competed," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

Hawkettes, Jaguars score 83 points, tie for 6th overall at CIML Conference meet

May 3, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams each won one event and tied for sixth place overall in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawkettes and Jaguars both finished with 83 points. "We were so excited about the competitive spirit that our team showed," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "It was just a grind-it-out … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars score 83 points, tie for 6th overall at CIML Conference meet

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