About Boys Cross Country
In his first year at the helm of the Little Cyclone boys cross country team, Ravi Bhave led the progression of a young lineup resulting in a state qualification from Charlie Bennett in 2021. In 2022, junior Ahmed Aldamak finished 47th with a time of 16:39.86 and sophomore Zachary Lenkaitis finished 70th, with a five kilometer time of 17:00.95.
Points of Pride
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State TitlesThe Little Cyclones have won a total of six boys cross country state titles, ranking fourth-most among schools currently competing in the largest IHSAA class.
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Team State Meet QualificationsAmes leads all 4A schools in team state meet qualifications since 1976 – with 37 total.
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IHSAA Individual ChampionshipsVernon Matsen claimed the first individual title in 1939 and was followed by Mark Grover 34 years later in 1973.
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State QualifiersAhmed Aldamak and Zachary Lenkaitis were state qualifiers in the 2022 season.