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Archives for September 2019

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

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Junior Madeleine Murphy placed 87th in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at Lawrence (Kan.), helping the Ankeny girls' cross country team to an 11th-place finish among 38 squads in the Crimson Division. She posted a time of 21 minutes 46 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy is also a starting outfielder on the Ankeny softball team. She batted .345 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad traveled to Omaha on Saturday to play two of the best teams in the Midwest. The road trip resulted in a pair of losses for the Jaguars. Centennial, the No. 9 team in Class 5A, began the day with a 25-17, 25-21, 25-15 loss to St. Teresa's Academy of Kansas City (Mo.). The Jaguars then dropped a 25-21, 25-17, … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

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While preparing for Saturday's game against Loras College, Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins recognized a familiar name--Riley Larson--in the Duhawks' secondary. "I saw the scouting sheet and I'm like, 'Yeah, I know that guy. I've played against him a lot,'" Hawkins said. "It's probably five or six games now, so it's always fun." The rivalry … [Read more...] about Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

Hawkettes outlast Waverly-Shell Rock to defend Boone Invitational title

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The Ankeny volleyball team continued its winning ways on Saturday by claiming the Boone Invitational title for the second straight year. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes rallied for a 21-25, 25-18, 15-11 victory over Waverly-Shell Rock in the championship match. Waverly-Shell Rock, the No. 7 team in Class 4A, also lost to Ankeny in last year's final after … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Waverly-Shell Rock to defend Boone Invitational title

Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

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Coming into Friday night’s game at Leonard Cole Field, the Marshalltown Bobcats were 4-0 and averaging 34.0 points per game. The Bobcats had yet to allow more than 14 points in any of the four games they had played. Ankeny Centennial completely flipped the script. The Jaguars didn’t allow Marshalltown to get a first down until the fourth quarter and … [Read more...] about Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

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For much of Friday's game against six-time defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny football team went toe-to-toe with the visiting Maroons. But doing it for the full 48 minutes will be the next challenge for the Hawks. No. 3 Dowling gave up an early touchdown, then responded with 24 unanswered points before holding on to beat No. … [Read more...] about Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

Centennial girls race to victory at Indianola Invite for 4th time in 5 years

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A strong pack of runners lifted the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team to the Indianola Invitational title on Thursday at Pickard Park. The eighth-ranked Jaguars placed all seven of their runners in the top 16 and finished with 39 points. They won the crown for the fourth time in five years. Indianola placed second in the nine-team field with … [Read more...] about Centennial girls race to victory at Indianola Invite for 4th time in 5 years

Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

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For the second time in three days, the Ankeny boys' golf team captured an invitational title on Wednesday while also claiming the CIML Central Conference dual-meet crown. The fifth-ranked Hawks shot a 300 to win the Southeast Polk Invitational at Copper Creek. They finished four strokes ahead of three other ranked teams--No. 7 Marshalltown, No. 8 Dowling … [Read more...] about Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

Hawkettes sweep past Urbandale, but lose Scheib to ankle injury

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The Ankeny volleyball team swept its way to a victory on Tuesday but lost one of its key players in the process. Junior middle hitter McKenna Scheib went down with an injury during the third-ranked Hawkettes' 25-19, 25-19, 25-15 win at Urbandale. She is not expected to play in the Boone Invitational on Saturday. "It was on a play at the net," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep past Urbandale, but lose Scheib to ankle injury

Mitchell sparks Centennial volleyball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

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If the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team hopes to reach its ultimate goal, the Jaguars will need some other hitters besides Devyn Robinson to step up. On Tuesday night, 10th-ranked Centennial got a huge lift from sophomore Peyton Mitchell as the Jaguars rolled to a 25-12, 25-23, 25-12 victory at Ames. Mitchell pounded eight kills in 11 attacks and hit … [Read more...] about Mitchell sparks Centennial volleyball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Johnson, Ankeny Centennial football

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Junior running back Tyler Johnson has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 3-1 record. Johnson became a starter after senior Avery Gates suffered a high ankle sprain in the Jaguars' overtime victory against Ankeny in the season opener on Aug. 30. He has rushed for 391 yards on 63 carries. Johnson ran 24 times for 206 yards and a touchdown … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Johnson, Ankeny Centennial football

Hawk golfers top Johnston, improve record to 4-0 in Central Conference

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Despite some windy conditions, the Ankeny boys' golf team rolled to another dual-meet victory on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The fifth-ranked Hawks defeated visiting Johnston, 153-167, to improve their record to 4-0 in the CIML Central Conference. "I thought we played really well in the windy conditions," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. "It … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Johnston, improve record to 4-0 in Central Conference

Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

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Hunter Johnson and the Ankeny boys' golf team defended their titles in the Indianola Invitational on Monday at the Indianola Country Club. Johnson carded a 74 to earn medalist honors for the second straight year. The seventh-ranked Hawks again won the team crown, shooting a 301. "Jason Marvelli had Indianola Country Club in great shape," Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

Current Jaguar to become a Mustang: Jones commits to Morningside

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When Kennedee Jones took her first visit to Morningside College, she immediately felt comfortable. A second trip to Sioux City only strengthened those feelings. The Ankeny Centennial first baseman announced last week via Twitter that she has committed to play softball for the Mustangs. "I'm extremely excited to announce that I have verbally … [Read more...] about Current Jaguar to become a Mustang: Jones commits to Morningside

Hawkettes top Lincoln at Waukee tourney for Whims’ 1,000th career win

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Dave Whims wanted to reach his coaching milestone as quickly as possible. His Ankeny volleyball players made sure that he did. The third-ranked Hawkettes routed Des Moines Lincoln, 21-6, 21-11, in their opening match at the Waukee Invitational on Saturday. It was the 1,000th victory of Whims' coaching career. "We settled that request quickly," Whims … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Lincoln at Waukee tourney for Whims’ 1,000th career win

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Tyler Hentzel and Gabriel Vicker

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Senior Tyler Hentzel of Ankeny and junior Gabriel Vicker of Ankeny Centennial are the top runners for their respective boys' cross country teams. Vicker won the Tom Karpen Invitational on Tuesday at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in a time of 16 minutes 49 seconds. He led the 15th-ranked Jaguars to a third-place finish in the 13-team … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Tyler Hentzel and Gabriel Vicker

Hawkettes set meet record in 200 medley relay at Little Hawk Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team set a meet record in the 200 medley relay en route to a runner-up finish overall in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. The foursome of Alexis Henning, Erica Peters, Scout Bergwall and Jasmine Rumley won the medley relay in a time of 1:48.87, edging Iowa City West by .05 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes set meet record in 200 medley relay at Little Hawk Invitational

Kadolph, Kumm help Ankeny squash Cinderella in Roosevelt

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Cody Goodwin said on 1460 KXnO that Friday night’s football game at Drake Stadium was the biggest in 25 years for Des Moines Roosevelt. The Ankeny Hawks played like it was a marquee game for themselves from the opening snap, sticking it to the 3-0 Cinderella, 28-14. “We won so I guess I can’t complain about that,” Ankeny coach Rick Nelson said. “We … [Read more...] about Kadolph, Kumm help Ankeny squash Cinderella in Roosevelt

Winkel shoots 74, leads Centennial to 5th-place finish at August Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed fifth in the Joe August Invitational on Friday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 313. Jack Winkel carded a 74 to lead the Jaguars. He placed eighth as an individual. Centennial's Drake Ellgren shot a 77, Johnny Saddoris had a 79, Connor Thorpe fired an 83, Logan Kinch had … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 74, leads Centennial to 5th-place finish at August Invitational