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Archives for November 2019

‘We’re starting a new tradition’: Hawks’ talented juniors look ahead to 2020

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The Ankeny Hawks needed a fourth-down conversion on their own 29-yard line to even achieve a first down on their first drive of the night. A shanked punt after three more failed plays gave Dowling Catholic the ball on the Hawks’ side of the field. The Maroons needed just five plays to find the end zone and take a 7-0 lead with a bunch of momentum. It … [Read more...] about ‘We’re starting a new tradition’: Hawks’ talented juniors look ahead to 2020

JAS DAZZLES AT STATE: Rumley leads Hawkettes to 3rd-place finish

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An extraordinary day from senior Jasmine Rumley put the Ankeny girls' swimming team into position to earn a top-three finish in the state meet on Saturday at Marshalltown. It took four underclassmen, however, to seal the deal for the Hawkettes. Fifth-ranked Ankeny placed seventh in the final event, the 400 freestyle relay, to clinch a spot on the … [Read more...] about JAS DAZZLES AT STATE: Rumley leads Hawkettes to 3rd-place finish

‘We made a lot of mistakes’: Hawks’ upset bid falls short against Dowling

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Nobody has been able to beat the Dowling Catholic football team in the Class 4A playoffs since 2012. Ninth-seeded Ankeny entered Friday's quarterfinal game at Williams Stadium with confidence that it could pull off an upset, but the third-seeded Maroons dominated the line of scrimmage and moved one step closer to a seventh consecutive state title with a … [Read more...] about ‘We made a lot of mistakes’: Hawks’ upset bid falls short against Dowling

Rumley posts fastest qualifying times in both 50, 100 freestyle events

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Ankeny senior Jasmine Rumley earned a pair of automatic all-American honors during the preliminaries of the girls' state swimming meet on Friday night at Marshalltown. Rumley posted the fastest qualifying time in both sprinting events. She turned in a time of 22.78 seconds in the 50 freestyle, then broke the 50-second barrier in the 100 freestyle with a … [Read more...] about Rumley posts fastest qualifying times in both 50, 100 freestyle events

Dowling Catholic advances to semifinals with 42-14 victory over Ankeny

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The Ankeny football team dropped a 42-14 decision to Dowling Catholic in the quarterfinals of the Class 4A playoffs on Friday at Williams Stadium in Des Moines. The six-time defending state champion Maroons (10-1) advanced to next Friday's semifinals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, where they will meet Cedar Rapids Kennedy (10-1) at 7 p.m. The Hawks … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic advances to semifinals with 42-14 victory over Ankeny

Confident Jorgensen overcomes some adversity to win state diving title

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The state diving meet got off to a bad start Friday for Ankeny senior Sydney Jorgensen when she took a tumble at the Marshalltown YMCA. Just a few hours later, though, Jorgensen was a state champion. She racked up a score of 513.2 points to finish 27.5 points ahead of runner-up Joscelyn Buss of Ames, who entered the meet as the No. 1 seed. "It feels … [Read more...] about Confident Jorgensen overcomes some adversity to win state diving title

Ankeny’s Jorgensen wins state diving crown with strong finish

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Ankeny senior Sydney Jorgensen won the state diving title on Friday at the Marshalltown YMCA. Jorgensen racked up a score of 513.2 points to finish 27.5 points ahead of runner-up Joscelyn Buss of Ames. Buss led by 2.5 points after the first six dives before Jorgensen closed with a strong finish on her last five dives. Two other Ankeny divers also … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Jorgensen wins state diving crown with strong finish

‘I can’t wait to wear the Black and Gold!”: Ankeny’s Rathjen chooses Hawkeyes

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen wrestles with an aggressive mentality that fits perfectly with the Iowa wrestling style. In a couple of years, Rathjen will get his chance to wrestle for the Hawkeyes. Rathjen announced on Thursday via Twitter that he has verbally committed to join Iowa's program in 2021. "I'm very proud and excited to announce my commitment … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait to wear the Black and Gold!”: Ankeny’s Rathjen chooses Hawkeyes

Wycoff hits go-ahead 3-pointer, lifts Evangels to historic win over Div. I team

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Sydney Wycoff and the Mid-America Christian women's basketball team made some history by winning the NCCAA national title last March--the Evangels' second consecutive crown. On Thursday afternoon, Wycoff helped Mid-America Christian to another historic victory. The former Ankeny Centennial star scored 10 points, including a go-ahead 3-point goal with … [Read more...] about Wycoff hits go-ahead 3-pointer, lifts Evangels to historic win over Div. I team

CIML Central Conference expected to dominate girls’ state swimming meet

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After placing fourth at the state meet in each of the last two years, the Ankeny girls' swimming team is looking to earn a top-three finish at this year's meet, which begins on Friday and concludes on Saturday at the Marshalltown YMCA. The Hawkettes are fifth in the latest team power rankings with 4,019 points. Dowling Catholic is ranked No. 1 with 4,525 … [Read more...] about CIML Central Conference expected to dominate girls’ state swimming meet

Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars to an 18-15 record this season. The Wisconsin recruit racked up a team-high 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. Robinson, who also had a team-high 65 blocks, helped the … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Mallory Luther, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior defensive specialist Mallory Luther is a member of the Ankeny volleyball team. Luther has helped the fourth-ranked Hawkettes to a 36-5 record and a berth in next week's Class 5A state tournament. She has racked up 147 digs and 19 aces. "Mallory has come in this year and earned the position of defensive specialist," said Ankeny coach Dave … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Mallory Luther, Ankeny volleyball

Former Iowa State walk-on Olson nominated for Burlsworth Trophy

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Iowa State senior offensive lineman Collin Olson, a former Ankeny Centennial star, has been named a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, announced Tuesday by the Burlsworth Foundation. The Burlsworth Trophy is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth and is given annually to the nation's most outstanding football player who began his career as a walk-on and has … [Read more...] about Former Iowa State walk-on Olson nominated for Burlsworth Trophy

Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record

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Calea Jones and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad thought they were ready for the challenge of facing one of the state's hottest teams. It turns out that fifth-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln was even better than advertised. The Lynx swept past No. 9 Centennial, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16, in a Class 5A regional final on Monday at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record

Ankeny, Whims going back to state after sweeping C.R. Kennedy

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The Ankeny volleyball team is headed back to the state tournament for the second straight year, but for coach Dave Whims, it'll be his first appearance in the tournament since 2014. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes swept No. 12 Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 5A regional final on Monday, 25-10, 25-20, 25-22, to improve their record to 36-5 on the season. It … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Whims going back to state after sweeping C.R. Kennedy

Johnson commits to Missouri school; McCullough will play for Wayne State

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Ankeny Centennial basketball standouts Micah Johnson and Cody McCullough both revealed their college choices within minutes of each other on Sunday night. Johnson has verbally committed to play for Missouri S & T, while McCullough is headed to Wayne State College. Both players announced their decisions via Twitter. "It was a hard decision," said … [Read more...] about Johnson commits to Missouri school; McCullough will play for Wayne State

Ankeny’s Stout to receive Golden Plaque of Distinction Award

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Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout is the 2019 recipient of the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union's Golden Plaque of Distinction Award. She will be honored before the start of the Iowa Girls' State Swimming Finals on Saturday at noon. Stout has been coaching at Ankeny High School since 2000. She became the head coach in 2007. Stout's … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Stout to receive Golden Plaque of Distinction Award

No. 4 Hawkettes, No. 9 Jaguars play for state tournament berths Monday

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Just one more win. That's all that the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams need to earn another trip to the Class 5A state tournament in Cedar Rapids. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (35-5) will host a regional final against No. 12 Cedar Rapids Kennedy (20-18) on Monday, while No. 9 Centennial (18-14) will play for a state berth at No. 5 Council Bluffs … [Read more...] about No. 4 Hawkettes, No. 9 Jaguars play for state tournament berths Monday