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Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial cross country teams faced some strong competition on Tuesday at the Iowa City West Invitational. The Jaguars were also in a race against Mother Nature. The meet schedule was rearranged in an effort to get both varsity races in before some bad weather was expected to hit the Iowa City area. That strategy was only partly … [Read more...] about Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

Gibson to make first bet at Wild Rose sportsbook in Jefferson

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Ankeny native Dennis Gibson will place the first official bet at the state-of-the-art sportsbook at Wild Rose Casino & Resort in Jefferson on Thursday. DraftKings and Wild Rose will be unveiling its sportsbook with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Wild Rose is located at 777 Wild Rose Road in Jefferson. Gibson, an Iowa State Hall of Famer who … [Read more...] about Gibson to make first bet at Wild Rose sportsbook in Jefferson

Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

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It didn't matter which player Ankeny volleyball coach Dave Whims put on the court Tuesday night. The Hawkettes continued to sizzle. Fourth-ranked Ankeny dominated the opening set and went on to sweep visiting Ames, 25-6, 25-11, 25-9, in a CIML Central Conference match. The Hawkettes improved to 2-1 in the league and 27-5 overall, while Ames' records … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

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With a big match coming up against its crosstown rival, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is searching for some answers. The ninth-ranked Jaguars suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday, dropping a 25-19, 25-15, 25-15 decision at No. 5 Dowling Catholic in a showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference. The Maroons improved to 3-0 … [Read more...] about ‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

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Sophomore running back Colin Kadolph has helped the Ankeny football team to a 2-3 record. Kadolph took over the starting spot in Week 3 and immediately became a key contributor for the Hawks. He ran 13 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in his team's 28-27 loss at Cedar Falls on Sept. 13. Kadolph then had a huge game in the Hawks' 28-14 victory over … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team played without one of its most consistent players on Monday. Senior Logan Kinch, who had posted the team's top score at five of the previous seven meets, became ill and was forced to withdraw from a dual meet against Dowling Catholic at The Legacy Golf Club. With only five players competing, Centennial's margin for … [Read more...] about Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

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The last week of September has been a good one for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The third-ranked Hawks shot a 302 to win the Roughrider Invitational on Monday at Waveland Golf Course. No. 9 Ottumwa placed second in the six-team field with a 306. Ankeny has captured three invitational titles this season--all in the last eight days. The Hawks won the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic

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A long trip to Lawrence, Kan., proved to be beneficial for the Ankeny cross country teams. Both the boys' and girls' squads competed in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at the University of Kansas. Ankeny was one of 45 boys' teams participating in the Crimson Division, while the Hawkettes were among the 38 girls' squads in the field. "Our … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic