The goal of a top-five finish in the Class 4A state meet remains well within reach for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars picked up points in two more events on Friday and are currently tied with three other teams for seventh place with 18 points. Ankeny is tied with three other squads for 13th place with eight points. Cedar Falls has … [Read more...] about ‘We got points on the board, and we’ll get some more’: Jaguars take 2nd in 4×200
Tyler Johnson
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 137
Track standouts Tyler Johnson and Kathryn Vortherms of Ankeny Centennial joined Ankeny stars Lauren McMahon and Mason Thompson as the guests on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 137
Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team has put itself into position to make a lot of noise at next week's Class 4A state meet. The Jaguars won a district title on Thursday at Urbandale with 152 points, finishing 18 points ahead of Southeast Polk. They qualified for the state meet in 13 events, including all seven relays. Centennial is among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title
‘We just want to go out and run fast’: Jaguars race to first conference title
There wasn't much of a battle for the CIML Iowa Conference boys' track title. Ankeny Centennial easily captured its first league crown in school history on Tuesday, racking up 171.5 points at Northview Stadium. The Jaguars finished 60 points ahead of runner-up Ames. "We definitely put some guys in positions where we knew they'd have success, but I … [Read more...] about ‘We just want to go out and run fast’: Jaguars race to first conference title
Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays
Even at less than full strength, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team made an emphatic statement on Saturday. The Jaguars claimed their second title in five days by winning the Brooks Relays at Valley. They finished with 135 points. "We're just trying to get through the season," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. "We have some injuries, and we're … [Read more...] about Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays