The Ankeny girls' track team finally got a chance to compete on Saturday, and coach TJ Jumper sent his athletes in two different directions. Only part of his squad went to the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. "Because of the stringent entry guidelines along with all the weather cancellations, we decided to split our squad," Jumper said. "The … [Read more...] about Madetzke wins 2 races at Duncan Invite; Fisher sets AHS mark in 400 at I.C. West
Hawkettes roll past Linn-Mar, then fall to Waverly-Shell Rock at Crosstown Invite
It was a rollercoaster of a weekend for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. After cruising to a 5-1 victory over fourth-ranked Linn-Mar (Marion) on Friday, the No. 5 Hawkettes dropped a 2-0 decision on Saturday to Waverly-Shell Rock in their final game of the Crosstown Invitational at Ankeny. The Go-Hawks (3-0) are ranked No. 2 in Class 2A. "Waverly-Shell … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Linn-Mar, then fall to Waverly-Shell Rock at Crosstown Invite
Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1
It was a dominant performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars romped to an 11-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet on Friday. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, losing a total of just 20 games in the process. Centennial recorded a "double bagel" in five of the matches. The Jaguars improved … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1
‘We are growing in our identity’: Hawks rebound from loss to earn first victory
Cal Wahlberg scored a pair of goals off assists from Keaton Kobow to lead the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 2-1 victory over visiting Davenport North in a non-conference game on Saturday. It was the first win of the season for the Hawks (1-2), who bounced back from a 4-3 loss to visiting Indianola in another non-conference game on Friday. Both contests … [Read more...] about ‘We are growing in our identity’: Hawks rebound from loss to earn first victory
‘It was a really good weekend’: Jaguars rout Titans, top Skutt Catholic in shootout
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is off to a perfect 3-0 start. The Jaguars won a pair of games at Council Bluffs Lewis Central this weekend, capped off by a 3-2 victory over Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic on Saturday morning. Coach Brian Duax's team handed the SkyHawks (2-1) their first loss. "It was a really good weekend," said Duax. "It's always … [Read more...] about ‘It was a really good weekend’: Jaguars rout Titans, top Skutt Catholic in shootout
‘We did not play up to our capabilities’: Hawks fall to Valley in conference opener
The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley in the CIML Conference opener for both squads on Friday. The Tigers won nine of the 11 matches in straight sets. They improved to 2-0 overall, while Ankeny fell to 1-1. "We did not play up to our capabilities," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "Valley was better than anticipated, and … [Read more...] about ‘We did not play up to our capabilities’: Hawks fall to Valley in conference opener
‘It was not our best night’: Ankeny golfers shoot 214 in triangular meet at Urbandale
The weather improved dramatically on Wednesday, but that wasn't the case for the Ankeny girls' golf team. After shooting a 390 for 18 holes in tough conditions at the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday, the Hawkettes traveled to the Urbandale Golf and Country Club on Wednesday for a nine-hole CIML Conference triangular meet against Northwest and … [Read more...] about ‘It was not our best night’: Ankeny golfers shoot 214 in triangular meet at Urbandale
‘We let them dictate a bit too much’: No. 2 Tigers win showdown vs. Ankeny girls, 2-0
Sometimes, a loss can pay dividends down the road. That was the attitude of Ankeny girls' soccer coach Gavin Mason following the fifth-ranked Hawkettes' 2-0 setback at No. 2 Valley on Tuesday. "I'm proud of the way we battled, and looking at the big picture this is a great early-season experience to learn from," said Mason. "We will certainly take some … [Read more...] about ‘We let them dictate a bit too much’: No. 2 Tigers win showdown vs. Ankeny girls, 2-0
‘Our boys were hungry’: Jaguars roll to 5-0 win, hand Waukee NW its worst loss ever
The Waukee Northwest boys' soccer team has lost only four games in each of the previous three seasons--all but one of them decided by just a lone goal. On Tuesday, the Wolves found themselves in unfamiliar territory. Visiting Ankeny Centennial scored three goals in the first 14 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in the CIML Conference opener for … [Read more...] about ‘Our boys were hungry’: Jaguars roll to 5-0 win, hand Waukee NW its worst loss ever
‘I thought the boys battled’: Hawks fall to Valley in rematch vs. defending champs
Friday's game at North Polk was supposed to give the Ankeny boys' soccer team an opportunity to work on some things before opening its CIML Conference schedule. But when the non-conference matchup was postponed until May 7 due to bad weather, those plans were foiled. Ankeny instead kicked off its season Tuesday against visiting Valley, which handed the … [Read more...] about ‘I thought the boys battled’: Hawks fall to Valley in rematch vs. defending champs
‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt
It was a miserable day for tennis, but that didn't stop the Ankeny Centennial boys' team from earning its first win of the season. Overcoming temperatures in the low 40s, the Jaguars rolled to a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Monday. Both squads are now 1-1 on the season. "I’m incredibly proud of this team … [Read more...] about ‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 342
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews girls' golf coaches Kelley Emke of Ankeny and Marty Kiepe of Ankeny Centennial about the upcoming season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 342
Centennial boys’ team wins 4 events, places 2nd overall at Norwalk Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won four events and placed second overall at the Norwalk Invitational on Monday. Dallas Center-Grimes won the team title with 161 points. The Jaguars finished with 150 points, while Waukee took third with 143.5. One of Centennial's victories came in the 1,600, where Jackson Lewis tied for first with Lane … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ team wins 4 events, places 2nd overall at Norwalk Invitational
‘I can’t wait to get started’: Hall of Famer Joens named Ankeny girls’ hoops coach
An opportunity to hire one of the most recognizable names in Iowa girls' high school basketball history was a slam dunk for Ankeny Activities Director Mike Bakker. Former Iowa City High and Iowa State star Ashley Joens was named on Monday to become the head coach of the Ankeny girls' basketball program. She will replace Nate Tobey, who resigned from the … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait to get started’: Hall of Famer Joens named Ankeny girls’ hoops coach
Ross leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish at Waukee NW Invitational
The Ankeny girls' golf team overcame the chilly conditions to earn a fourth-place finish in the season-opening Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. Despite temperatures in the 30s when the meet began at 10 a.m., the Hawkettes went on to shoot a score of 390. That was 23 strokes better than what they posted at the … [Read more...] about Ross leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish at Waukee NW Invitational
ISU legend Ashley Joens named head coach of Ankeny girls’ basketball program
Iowa State women's basketball legend Ashley Joens has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny girls' basketball program. Joens finished her career in 2023 as Iowa State's all-time leading scorer with 3,060 points, which ranks ninth in NCAA Division I history. She started all 158 of her career games with the Cyclones and was a three-time winner of the … [Read more...] about ISU legend Ashley Joens named head coach of Ankeny girls’ basketball program
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Weichers, Ankeny boys’ tennis
Junior Garrett Weichers helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Ballard (Huxley) in its season opener on Tuesday. Weichers posted a 6-1, 6-0 win over Easton Ersland at No. 1 singles. He then combined with Treyton Riesberg for a 6-2, 7-5 triumph over Seth Hilleman and Eli Preston in the No. 1 doubles match. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Weichers, Ankeny boys’ tennis
‘We are chasing the weather’: Ankeny girls run at North Polk, set school mark in SMR
The rainy weather has made things difficult for all of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams. The four squads are slated to compete in the Jim Duncan Invitational on April 11 at Drake Stadium, but the meet requires performance marks from this season in order to qualify. "We are chasing the weather unfortunately," said Ankeny girls' coach TJ … [Read more...] about ‘We are chasing the weather’: Ankeny girls run at North Polk, set school mark in SMR
‘The energy is high’: Centennial golfers gearing up for first season under Kiepe
Andy Fehn and John Petersen enjoyed a lot of success as the head coaches of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf program. That is one tradition that Marty Kiepe is hoping to continue. "New traditions can be hard, but our team has kept an open mind," said Kiepe. "We have set clear expectations and made some of the larger decisions as a group. Building a … [Read more...] about ‘The energy is high’: Centennial golfers gearing up for first season under Kiepe
Hawkettes get 2 goals from Paoli in 3-1 victory over Cedar Falls in season opener
The cold and windy conditions didn't seem to bother the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes opened their season on Thursday with a 3-1 victory over visiting Cedar Falls in a non-conference game. The Tigers are 11th in the Class 3A preseason rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. "Overall, I was happy with our … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get 2 goals from Paoli in 3-1 victory over Cedar Falls in season opener