If experience helps, then the Ankeny girls' golf team should improve significantly this season. All six of the varsity regulars are back from a team that posted a 0-5 dual-meet record last year. "We did not graduate anyone," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "We have set a few goals as a whole team for the season, but more specifically the girls have … [Read more...] about Hawkettes look to improve with return of all 6 varsity regulars
Archives for March 2019
Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen
It's been a smooth transition thus far for the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Ryan Petersen took over the program after Emily Phommachack resigned at the end of last season. Petersen had already been working with some of the players. "The girls have been great," said Petersen, who played tennis in high school at … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen
Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury
Thursday's Johnston Quadrangular girls' track meet was cut short due to a mishap in the 100 hurdles. One of Johnston's junior varsity hurdlers struck a hurdle late in the race and appeared to break her arm, according to Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "Then she lost consciousness and went into a seizure," Kruzich said. "An ambulance came, there … [Read more...] about Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury
Oh, brother: Centennial’s Gabriel Vicker wins 3,200 at Waukee Earlybird meet
One of the best races at the Waukee Earlybird boys' track meet on Thursday came in the 3,200-meter run. The event featured a battle between two sets of brothers--Gabriel and Jonah Vicker of Ankeny Centennial and Travis and Tyler Loecke of Waukee. Gabriel Vicker pulled away at the end to win the race in a time of 9:53.67, edging Travis Loecke by about 3 … [Read more...] about Oh, brother: Centennial’s Gabriel Vicker wins 3,200 at Waukee Earlybird meet
Ankeny boys’ soccer team to again rely on high-scoring duo of Raineri, Pritchard
There's a reason why Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns is optimistic about the upcoming season. The Hawks boast an offensive attack that few teams around the state can match. "Our strength this season is going to be our offense," said Burns. "Kolby Raineri and Charlie Pritchard scored over 40 goals between them last season. In my opinion, they are … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ soccer team to again rely on high-scoring duo of Raineri, Pritchard