The seventh-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-1 victory on Thursday over visiting Carlisle, the No. 10 squad in Class 3A. Landon Benge scored a pair of goals for the Hawks. He now has nine of the team's 19 goals this season. Austin Lundberg also found the net for his sixth goal of the year. All of the scoring came … [Read more...] about Benge’s brace helps Ankeny boys snap two-game skid with 3-1 win over Carlisle
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Ethan Zuber, Ankeny junior
Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays
It didn't take long for the records to fall at this year's Drake Relays. Ankeny junior Ethan Zuber broke the previous Relays record in the boys' 3,200 on Thursday, but had to settle for a runner-up finish. Zuber was edged by sophomore Jaden Merrick of Cedar Falls, who won the race in 8:55.14. Merrick ran the fourth-fastest time on the state's all-time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays
‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet
Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton has been a driving force behind the annual Pink Out meet between Ankeny's crosstown rivals. On Thursday, it was time for the tennis community to give something back to Lewton. Prior to the Pink Out meet at the Prairie Ridge courts, Lewton was honored in an emotional ceremony. She has spent much of the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet
‘It’s a tough pill to swallow’: Valley beats Jags in OT as Kipnusu records hat trick
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Valley star Preston Kipnusu. The senior forward recorded a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the fifth-ranked Tigers posted a 3-2 win over Centennial on Thursday at Northview. "It's really difficult to defend him," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a tough pill to swallow’: Valley beats Jags in OT as Kipnusu records hat trick