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Archives for January 2019

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

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Ankeny's Ashley Harrington tries to drive around Ankeny Centennial defender Kenna Sauer during a game on Dec. 7 at Ankeny. Both the Hawkettes and Jaguars will host a Class 5A regional semifinal on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Class 5A regional basketball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny has … [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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Grand View's Jordan Brunkow looks to take a shot during Thursday's game against second-ranked William Penn in Des Moines. Brunkow scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Vikings to a 73-69 win in overtime. (Photo courtesy of Grand View) For much of his college basketball career, Jordan Brunkow has been a role player at Grand View, providing a little bit … [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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Scott Talmadge of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm) 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 … [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's Kayla Pitz drives to the basket during Monday's game against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Pitz scored 11 points, seven of them in the fourth quarter, to help the Hawkettes to a 56-52 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly breathed a sigh of relief following Monday's game against visiting Des Moines … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win