Ankeny's Jenna Pitz shoots a jumper during Tuesday's game against visiting Valley. Pitz scored 12 points in the Hawkettes' 62-59 loss. (Photo by Dan Holm) After losing to its crosstown rival on Monday, the Ankeny girls' basketball team was anxious to get back on the court. The Hawkettes didn't have to wait too long. Ankeny hosted 15th-ranked Valley … [Read more...] about Hawkettes pass ‘test of character’, but Valley girls escape with victory
Ankeny boys rebound from loss to Jaguars, rely on defense to beat Valley
Ankeny's Braxton Bayless goes up for a shot during Tuesday's game against visiting Valley. He scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds against his former team to lead the Hawks to a 55-45 victory. (Photo by Dan Holm) There wasn't much time for the Ankeny boys' basketball team to prepare for Tuesday's game against visiting Valley. Still stinging from … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys rebound from loss to Jaguars, rely on defense to beat Valley
Jaguars avoid letdown, convert 30-of-33 free throws in win over North
Ankeny Centennial's Jaron Crews leads a fast break during Tuesday's game against visiting Des Moines North. Crews had 24 points and six assists to lead the Jaguars to an 85-74 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana was hoping that his team could avoid a letdown after Monday's huge victory over Ankeny. He … [Read more...] about Jaguars avoid letdown, convert 30-of-33 free throws in win over North
Centennial girls cruise to 80-23 victory over short-handed Polar Bears
Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Clark drives to the basket during Tuesday's game against visiting Des Moines North. Clark had five points and four steals in the Jaguars' 80-23 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial's Meg Burns picked up right where she left off on Monday. Burns scored 14 points while playing only the first 6 minutes of the game … [Read more...] about Centennial girls cruise to 80-23 victory over short-handed Polar Bears
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nike Coulthard, Ankeny wrestling
Nike Coulthard of the Ankeny wrestling team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm) Nike Coulthard is a member of the Ankeny wrestling team. He has helped the Hawks to a 7-5 dual record. Coulthard filled in at 126 pounds during Ankeny's 40-23 loss to visiting Johnston on Thursday. He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nike Coulthard, Ankeny wrestling