After playing in a girls' soccer game on Friday night at Cedar Rapids Prairie, Ankeny runner Alli Macke didn't have much time to get ready for the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The dual-sport athlete anchored the Hawkettes to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in the morning, then later anchored her team to a victory … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win Duncan 4×400 relay, meet Drake Relays standard in 2 other relays
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‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 167 points. Centennial finished with 121.5, while the host Dragons took third in the eight-team field with 97. "We had a great weather night that allowed for … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 254
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the girls’ track season thus far with coaches Tyler Asbe of Ankeny Centennial and TJ Jumper of Ankeny. Coldwell Banker realtor Amy Wiederin also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 254
Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational
The first outdoor meet of the season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team proved to be a successful one. The Jaguars won four events and had 14 other top-three finishes in the Dragon Invitational on Thursday at Johnston. No team scores were kept. "We took a large squad over there, and it was great to have so many girls competing," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational
With 14 returning state qualifiers, Jaguars seek first top-10 finish in Class 4A
The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team has never placed in the top 10 at the Class 4A state meet. This could be the year that the Jaguars break through that barrier. "Our No. 1 goal is to have a ton of fun as a team and to continue to build on the great team culture we have," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "With that environment, the level of … [Read more...] about With 14 returning state qualifiers, Jaguars seek first top-10 finish in Class 4A