The Ankeny boys' tennis team got another chance to see CIML rival Johnston on Wednesday. The visiting Dragons posted an 11-0 victory in a Central Conference dual meet, but the two teams could see each other again in a Class 2A district tournament on May 8 at Johnston. "Johnston has a great team, and they played great across the board," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks fall to Johnston, but will see Dragons again at district tourney
Archives for May 2019
Ankeny girls’ tennis team tumbles to Johnston
The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision at Johnston on Wednesday. The Hawkettes finished 0-5 in the CIML Central Conference and fell to 2-7 overall. Johnston improved its records to 3-2 and 7-2. Here are the match-by-match results: Johnston 11, Ankeny 0 Singles--Naanep beat Weber, 6-0, 6-1; Svitashev beat Penningroth, 6-1, 6-1; … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ tennis team tumbles to Johnston
Centennial golfers beat Dowling Catholic for their first dual-meet victory
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned its first dual-meet victory of the season on Wednesday. The Jaguars defeated Dowling Catholic, 208-214, at Blank Golf Course. They improved their record to 1-3 in the CIML Central Conference. "We were happy to get the win, even though our scores weren't the best," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dowling Catholic for their first dual-meet victory
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 45
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Boys' tennis coaches Tami Lewton of Ankeny Centennial and Steve Smith of Ankeny stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm about the progress of their teams as they prepare for next week's district tournament. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 45
Centennial girls fall to Maroons in shootout, suffer 3rd loss in 4 games
The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team is finding out what it's like to have a target on its back. The defending state champion Jaguars lost for the third time in four games on Tuesday, falling to No. 8 Dowling Catholic, 2-1, in a shootout at Centennial. The contest was played in a steady rain with strong winds. "The weather was … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Maroons in shootout, suffer 3rd loss in 4 games
Jaguars dominate Dowling Catholic, keep Central Conference title hopes alive
The final score didn't reflect how Ankeny Centennial dominated Tuesday's boys' soccer game at Dowling Catholic. The fifth-ranked Jaguars came away with a 2-1 victory on a rainy night, handing No. 14 Dowling its fourth straight loss. "It was quite possibly the most convincing 2-1 game I've ever seen," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We gifted them … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Dowling Catholic, keep Central Conference title hopes alive
Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4
The Ames boys' soccer team entered Monday's game at Ankeny on the heels of three consecutive shutout losses. The Little Cyclones were then outshot by Ankeny, 29-4, in the CIML Central Conference game. And yet, somehow, Ames emerged with a 2-1 victory over the seventh-ranked Hawks. "It was another tough loss," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "It was … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4
Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis
Freshman London Schuchart is a member of the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Schuchart played a key role in the Hawks' 10-1 victory at Ottumwa on April 2. He teamed up with Luke Parkinson for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles when Cade Davis was unable to play due to cramping. "London stepped up without any advance notice," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis