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Archives for August 2019

Hawks have ‘right attitude to be great’ despite heavy losses to graduation

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Ankeny's Cael Cox competes in last year's Ankeny Centennial Invitational at DMACC. Cox is one of two returning varsity regulars for the Hawks, who will open their season on Tuesday at the Centennial Invitational. (Photo by Dan Holm) Opponents of the Ankeny boys' cross country team might be expecting the Hawks to take a big step backwards this … [Read more...] about Hawks have ‘right attitude to be great’ despite heavy losses to graduation

Centennial girls to rely on deep, talented packs to reach their goals

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Ankeny Centennial runners (from right to left) Sophie Lee, Jeanne Peters, Morgan Graybill and Kathryn Vortherms compete in last year's Ames Invitational at the Iowa State cross country course. The Jaguars boast seven returnees with state-meet experience, including the four runners shown here. (Photo by Dan Holm) A No. 1 runner has yet to emerge for the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls to rely on deep, talented packs to reach their goals

Experienced Hawkettes seeking first trip to Class 4A state meet since 2016

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Ankeny's Madeleine Murphy (left) and Fiona Riordan run together during last year's Ankeny Centennial Invitational at DMACC. They are the top two returning runners for the Hawkettes this season. (Photo by Dan Holm) The date of Nov. 2 is already circled on the calendar for the Ankeny girls' cross country runners. That's when the Class 4A state meet will … [Read more...] about Experienced Hawkettes seeking first trip to Class 4A state meet since 2016

Robinson named to 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team

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Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson spikes the ball during a match last season. Robinson, a senior middle hitter, has been named to the 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial volleyball star Devyn Robinson has been named to the 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team. Robinson, a senior middle hitter, … [Read more...] about Robinson named to 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team