Persistence has paid off for the Ankeny bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes each earned their first victory of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Des Moines North at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams improved their record to 1-4. "I'm so proud of our performance," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "We swept the house--every Ankeny team won (both … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season
Archives for December 2018
Late reversal allows Anderson to beat Fousek at Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo provided an opportunity for the Ankeny wrestlers to see some of the state's top teams. For Ankeny freshman Trever Anderson, the prestigious event also gave him a chance to get a monkey off his back. Anderson, who is ranked fifth at 106 pounds in Class 3A, had one of the biggest wins in the two-day tournament with a 4-3 decision … [Read more...] about Late reversal allows Anderson to beat Fousek at Battle of Waterloo
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nic Leo, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Senior Nic Leo captured an individual title at 182 pounds to help the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers to a runner-up finish in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge. The fifth-ranked Leo raised his record to 16-1 with an 8-1 decision over fourth-ranked Zach Needham of Dallas Center-Grimes. Leo also helped the ninth-ranked Jaguars to … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nic Leo, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Centennial’s Monroe, Neils, Leo earn crowns at Miller Invite
The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers crowned three individual champions in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge, where the Jaguars earned a second-place finish in the 12-team tournament. Top-ranked Ben Monroe at 132 pounds, third-ranked Logan Neils at 170 and fifth-ranked Nic Leo at 182 each captured an individual title. Teammate Lane Pruisner … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Monroe, Neils, Leo earn crowns at Miller Invite
Hawk swimmers, now ranked No. 1, capture team title in Iowa City
The Ankeny boys' swimming team is now the No. 1 team in the state after winning the Iowa City High Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday for the second straight year. The Hawks racked up a total of 1,597 power points during Saturday's meet at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, allowing them to take over the top spot in the state power rankings. Waukee is second … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers, now ranked No. 1, capture team title in Iowa City