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Archives for January 2019

Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

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The Class 5A regional basketball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny has been placed in Region 2, while Ankeny Centennial has been placed in Region 8. The Hawkettes (7-10) are seeded second in their bracket. They will host a semifinal game against Des Moines East (9-7) or Des Moines North (2-14) on Feb. 16 at … [Read more...] about Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

Grand View’s Brunkow named NAIA Division I player of the week

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For much of his college basketball career, Jordan Brunkow has been a role player at Grand View, providing a little bit of everything for the Vikings. Now a senior, Brunkow has emerged as a potential star in his final season. The 6-foot-5 wing player received a pair of awards this week after leading Grand View to wins over two nationally-ranked … [Read more...] about Grand View’s Brunkow named NAIA Division I player of the week

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Scott Talmadge, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Sophomore Scott Talmadge is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. Talmadge has helped the Jaguars to a 17-0 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A according to the Iowa Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings. "Scott has done a great job filling in at 126 pounds and has wrestled tough and worked hard to overcome an early season … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Scott Talmadge, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

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Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly breathed a sigh of relief following Monday's game against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. The Hawkettes built a 16-point lead in the first half before holding on down the stretch for a 56-52 victory. It was just their second win in the last nine games since sophomore forward Abby Johnson suffered a deep bone … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team finally rediscovered its mojo. After being held to a combined 92 points in their previous two games, the Hawks erupted for a season-high offensive total en route to an 88-63 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Monday. "It has been awhile (since we've played like that)," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson, whose … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

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Senior Derek Anderson has compiled a 12-6 record this season for the sixth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team. Anderson placed sixth at 138 pounds in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a fifth-place finish in the 17-team field. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Were you pleased with your performance at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

Dinnebier, Warriors snap 7-game losing streak to Centennial girls

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The Waukee girls' basketball team finally found a way to beat Ankeny Centennial. The emergence of sophomore guard Katie Dinnebier had a lot to do with it. Dinnebier scored 18 of her 26 points in the second half to lead the eighth-ranked Warriors to a 63-52 victory at No. 11 Centennial on Saturday. The win snapped Waukee's seven-game losing streak … [Read more...] about Dinnebier, Warriors snap 7-game losing streak to Centennial girls

No. 1 Waukee boys are ‘well-oiled machine’ in victory over Jaguars

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A season-ending knee injury to one of its best players hasn't slowed down the Waukee boys' basketball team. The top-ranked Warriors improved their record to 13-0 with a 59-36 victory at Ankeny Centennial on Saturday. They are one of only 12 remaining unbeaten teams in the state. It was Waukee's second game without senior guard Noah Hart, who underwent … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waukee boys are ‘well-oiled machine’ in victory over Jaguars

Hawkettes rally behind Christmann, but Ames holds on for 47-45 victory

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Perhaps one of these days the Ankeny girls' basketball team will be back to full strength. Until then, however, the Hawkettes could have more nights like Friday, when they battled 14th-ranked Ames down to the wire before dropping a 47-45 decision at Ankeny. "It's kind of been the story of our year," Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said of his team's various … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally behind Christmann, but Ames holds on for 47-45 victory

Without their leading scorer, Hawks struggle in loss to Ames

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It might be best for the Ankeny boys' basketball players to just forget about Friday's game against visiting Ames. The Little Cyclones built a 39-16 lead in the first half and cruised to a 79-47 victory in a CIML Central Conference contest. Afterwards, Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson was ready to turn the page. "Sometimes you just get your butt kicked, and … [Read more...] about Without their leading scorer, Hawks struggle in loss to Ames

Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational

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Friday's CIML Invitational at Southeast Polk was like a mini-state wrestling tournament. Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a lot of success, crowning a pair of individual champions. The Jaguars and Hawks also earned top-five finishes in the 17-team field. "It was probably as much fun coaching as I've had in the six years that I've been (the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational

Jaguars overcome Clark’s 40 points, rally past Dowling for huge win

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Don't ever count out the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. After scoring just 13 points in the first half of Friday's game at Dowling Catholic, the Jaguars appeared to be on their way to a loss that would have allowed third-ranked Johnston to clinch at least a share of the CIML Central Conference title. But a different Centennial team emerged … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome Clark’s 40 points, rally past Dowling for huge win

Dowling Catholic boys hand Jaguars their fourth consecutive loss

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It's been a tough year for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. On Friday night, things went from bad to worse for the Jaguars, who dropped a 53-50 decision at Dowling Catholic before their bus broke down on the way home. "You coach long enough, and you're going to get a little bit of everything," said Centennial coach Bob Fontana. "That's … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic boys hand Jaguars their fourth consecutive loss

Class 4A boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

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The road to Wells Fargo Arena won't be an easy one for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. It will likely be even tougher for Ankeny Centennial. The Class 4A substate assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Pairings will be posted the second week of February, but both the Hawks and Jaguars could face formidable … [Read more...] about Class 4A boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

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Thursday was a good night for the Ankeny boys' bowling team. It was even better for Isabel Tetmeyer and the Ankeny girls' squad. Tetmeyer set a pair of school records with a 279 game and a 483 series to lead the Hawkettes to a victory over visiting Dowling Catholic at Great Escape. They won the meet by a score of 2,389 to 1,691 to raise their records … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell

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The weight has been lifted off Tyler Rodgers' shoulders. The Ankeny Centennial defensive back has decided to play football for Iowa State. He has accepted a preferred walk-on offer from head coach Matt Campbell. "I'm very excited. I'm glad it's finally all over now," said Rodgers. "It was very stressful. It was constantly on my mind, so I'm very … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell