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‘We know who our kids are’: Ankeny wrestlers enter season with high hopes

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A year ago, the Ankeny wrestling team qualified for the Class 3A state duals tournament for the first time since the split into two high schools. Now, the Hawks would like to do it again. This year's state duals tournament has been moved to Feb. 4--the week before the district tournament. It will be held at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. "I am very … [Read more...] about ‘We know who our kids are’: Ankeny wrestlers enter season with high hopes

With 13 players battling for playing time, Jaguars to rely on depth, chemistry

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There is no shortage of players battling for playing time on the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. The Jaguars return four key players from last year's squad that posted a 12-10 record, but nine other players are also in the mix to earn spots in the team's rotation. "We have 13 guys that will compete for playing time, so those who 'bring it' … [Read more...] about With 13 players battling for playing time, Jaguars to rely on depth, chemistry

Hawk swimmers place 3rd behind Waukee, Valley at Ankeny Sprint Invite

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A strong field provided a good opening test for the Ankeny boys' swimming team as the Hawks hosted the Ankeny Sprint Invitational on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Waukee, the two-time defending state champion, easily won the meet with 453.5 points. Valley, last year's third-place finisher at state, took second with 379 points. Ankeny placed … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers place 3rd behind Waukee, Valley at Ankeny Sprint Invite

Jaguars get Jenkins into early foul trouble, roll to 66-26 victory at North

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team found a way to neutralize Des Moines North standout Amani Jenkins. Get her in some early foul trouble. Jenkins sat out most of the first half with three fouls as visiting Centennial built a 26-9 halftime lead, and the third-ranked Jaguars went on to defeat No. 11 North, 66-26, in a non-conference game on … [Read more...] about Jaguars get Jenkins into early foul trouble, roll to 66-26 victory at North