Ansalde “Zaldi” Finds Her Niche in Track and Field

  • Ansalde Von Hackewitz of Cross County, a German exchange student, is one of the top sprinters and jumpers in the area. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
    Ansalde Von Hackewitz of Cross County, a German exchange student, is one of the top sprinters and jumpers in the area. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
  • AnsaldeVon Hackewitz soars to 16-8.75 to take third in the long jump at the High Plains Invite. She is also among the area leaders in the 100 and 200 meters. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
    AnsaldeVon Hackewitz soars to 16-8.75 to take third in the long jump at the High Plains Invite. She is also among the area leaders in the 100 and 200 meters. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

    OSCEOLA – Ansalde “Zaldi” VonHackewitz has made the most of her year of school in the United States, participating with Cross County’s state-qualifying volleyball and basketball programs, albeit as a newcomer. This spring, however, the German exchange student has proven herself in track and field as one of the top sprinters and long jumpers in the area.

    Her performance last Wednesday in Osceola at …