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
Tyrese Miller
Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A
The strategy for the Ankeny boys' sprint medley relay team was simple. Get the baton to anchor runner Tyrese Miller--the Class 4A 400-meter champion--within striking distance of the lead, and let him do the rest. It turned out that Miller didn't need to make up any ground after all. His teammates--Jack Belding, Tyler Sickerson and Tyson … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A
‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400
As he sped around the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Thursday, Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller knew that he was about to become a state champion for the first time. Miller won the 400 in the boys' Class 4A state track meet in a time of 48.71 seconds. He finished nearly a full second ahead of runner-up Luke Meyers of Iowa City Liberty. "That's definitely the … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400
Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A
Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller will try to accomplish a rare feat at the coed state track meet next week. The standout sprinter, who won Drake Relays titles last month in both the 100 and 400, will try to capture Class 4A crowns in those two events as well as the 200. He is one of only three athletes in Class 4A to qualify in all three of those … [Read more...] about Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A
‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM
The Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams are heading into next week's state meet with a lot of momentum. Both squads placed second in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Johnston. More importantly, the Hawks and Hawkettes automatically qualified for state in numerous events. "I'm very happy with where we are sitting heading into the state … [Read more...] about ‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM
A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800
It seems only fitting that Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller got to run the final lap of the final event in the 112th Drake Relays on Saturday afternoon. After all, he spent most of the weekend on the blue oval, leaving his competitors in the dust. Miller completed a spectacular meet by helping the Hawks to a third-place finish in the boys' 4x400 relay. He … [Read more...] about A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800
TYRIFFIC TYRESE: Miller wins Drake Relays 100, then sets meet mark in 400
Tyrese Miller accomplished a lifelong goal on Friday at the Drake Relays. The Ankeny senior raced to a victory in the boys' 100-meter dash to earn a coveted white flag. "It feels awesome," said Miller. "I've worked super hard for this moment all my life. I'm so happy." Miller enjoyed it so much that he later captured another Drake Relays title in … [Read more...] about TYRIFFIC TYRESE: Miller wins Drake Relays 100, then sets meet mark in 400
VIDEO: Ankeny’s Miller races to Drake Relays victory in boys’ 100-meter dash
Elite sprinter Miller one of many strengths for Ankeny boys’ track team
Tyrese Miller and the Ankeny boys' track team are ready to make some noise this season. Miller, one of the state's top sprinters, helped the Hawks to a 15th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. He is among the team's 11 returning state qualifiers. "Tyrese had a great junior season and is poised to have a great senior campaign," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Elite sprinter Miller one of many strengths for Ankeny boys’ track team
Ankeny’s Miller chooses Iowa ‘to help make me a better athlete and student’
Ankeny sprinter Tyrese Miller burst onto the scene earlier this year at the Drake Relays. His performances there--as well as at the state meet the next month--attracted the interest of various college coaches. On Friday, Miller verbally committed to join Iowa's track and field program. "It was really a hard decision," he said. "But Iowa recently … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Miller chooses Iowa ‘to help make me a better athlete and student’
‘We’re just happy to be here’: Collins takes 2nd, Miller places 3rd in boys’ 400
The rainy conditions at Drake Stadium didn't seem to bother Ankeny Centennial's Tommy Collins or Ankeny's Tyrese Miller on Thursday. Collins raced to a second-place finish in the 400 on the opening day of the boys' Class 4A state track meet. He posted a time of 48.70 seconds, which set a school record. "We all had to run in (the rain). It wasn't just … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just happy to be here’: Collins takes 2nd, Miller places 3rd in boys’ 400
The wait is worth it: Ankeny boys qualify for state meet in 10 events
After placing fourth in a Class 4A district meet on Thursday at Waukee, the Ankeny boys' track team had to patiently wait to find out the Hawks' total number of state qualifiers. Ankeny automatically qualified for the state meet in just four events, but found out Friday that it had qualified in six more on a time or distance basis. "The kids did … [Read more...] about The wait is worth it: Ankeny boys qualify for state meet in 10 events
Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays
Ankeny's Tyrese Miller likely opened some eyes on Thursday at the Drake Relays. Mason Thompson and the rest of the Hawks' track squad probably did, too. Miller and Thompson led the way as Ankeny earned medals in five different events. The Hawks placed third or higher in three of them. "Still pumped from yesterday," Ankeny coach Nick Nelson tweeted … [Read more...] about Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays