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Archives for January 2020

‘It was a great battle’: Hawks build big lead, then hold on to beat Dowling

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Despite its 7-1 start, the Ankeny boys' basketball team had yet to defeat a top-10 opponent. Now, the Hawks have done just that. Ankeny made 13-of-22 attempts from 3-point range (59.1 percent) and posted a 77-73 victory at seventh-ranked Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. The Hawks avenged last month's 64-54 loss to Dowling while snapping the Maroons' … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great battle’: Hawks build big lead, then hold on to beat Dowling

Jaguars roll past Johnston behind Crews’ fast start, rebounding advantage

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For the first 8 minutes of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston, Jaron Crews was clearly in the zone. The junior point guard poured in 18 points in the first quarter and went on to finish with 23 as the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team cruised to a 78-55 victory over the Dragons. "I was just letting the game come to me," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Johnston behind Crews’ fast start, rebounding advantage

‘We’ve just got to flush it’: Hawkettes suffer their worst loss under McAnelly

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It was just one of those nights for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The Hawkettes fell into a 26-4 hole at the end of the first quarter during Tuesday's game at fourth-ranked Dowling Catholic. They never recovered after that and eventually dropped a 77-27 decision. It was Ankeny's worst loss under coach Dru McAnelly and was the Hawkettes' worst … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve just got to flush it’: Hawkettes suffer their worst loss under McAnelly

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Owen Vernon, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Junior Owen Vernon is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He has helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 13-3 dual record. "Owen has filled in at 182 pounds even though he is a 160-pounder," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "He has had success on the mat and been valuable in helping us win the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational and other duals, … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Owen Vernon, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Hawk swimmers celebrate their seniors while dominating Fort Dodge

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There wasn't much suspense during Tuesday's boys' swimming dual meet between Ankeny and Fort Dodge at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The second-ranked Hawks won every event and rolled to a 138-32 victory in the non-conference matchup. With the outcome never in doubt, Tuesday's meet was an opportunity to celebrate Ankeny's four seniors. Marcus Garcilazo, … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers celebrate their seniors while dominating Fort Dodge

Doruska sets school record with 511 series in Hawks’ loss at Ottumwa

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A school-record performance by sophomore Aidan Doruska wasn't enough to lift the Ankeny boys' bowling team to a victory on Tuesday. Doruska bowled a 511 series during a non-conference dual meet against Ottumwa at Champion Bowl, but the Bulldogs still emerged with the win by a score of 3,020 to 2,915. The Ottumwa boys' team was coming off its first loss of … [Read more...] about Doruska sets school record with 511 series in Hawks’ loss at Ottumwa

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Braxton Bayless, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Braxton Bayless has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 7-1 record. The Hawks are undefeated in their last four games since Bayless rejoined the lineup on Dec. 17. Bayless is averaging a team-high 21.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He is shooting 60.7 percent from the field (34-of-56) and 37.5 percent from 3-point range … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Braxton Bayless, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader rescheduled for Jan. 20

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The Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader that was supposed to be played on Friday at Ankeny Centennial has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 20. The girls' game will be played at 5:30 p.m., with the boys' contest to follow at 7. The Centennial teams will now host three games in a five-day span next week. The Jaguars will host a non-conference game against Des … [Read more...] about Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader rescheduled for Jan. 20

Strai(gh)t-shooting ex-Jaguar helps Truman State to strong start on court

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After starting just one game as a freshman, former Ankeny Centennial star Hunter Strait has become a fixture in the Truman State men's basketball starting lineup. Strait, a sophomore guard, has started all 13 games this season while helping the Bulldogs to an 8-5 record, including a 4-1 mark in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. "The season is going … [Read more...] about Strai(gh)t-shooting ex-Jaguar helps Truman State to strong start on court

A big week ahead for CIML Central Conference basketball teams

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Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the high school basketball schedule Friday, forcing all of the teams in the CIML Central Conference to try to reschedule their games. However, the Jag-Hawk doubleheader that was supposed to be played at Ankeny Centennial has yet to be rescheduled. Dowling Catholic and Urbandale played their games on Saturday at Urbandale. … [Read more...] about A big week ahead for CIML Central Conference basketball teams

Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events, cruise to victory over No. 6 Johnston

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After nearly three weeks off, the Ankeny boys' swimming team returned to the pool on Thursday for a CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Johnston. The second-ranked Hawks picked up right where they left off before the holiday break. Ankeny won all 11 events and cruised to a 111-59 victory over the No. 6 Dragons at Trail Point Aquatics … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events, cruise to victory over No. 6 Johnston

Jaguars top Dowling on Senior Night, remain unbeaten in Central Conference

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday with a 47-26 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars, who are sixth in The Predicament's Class 3A dual rankings, improved to 3-0 in the CIML Central Conference. They are now 13-3 overall. "It was a big Senior Night," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "We had 17 … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Dowling on Senior Night, remain unbeaten in Central Conference

No Cael, no Jace, no problem: Hawk wrestlers pin 54-15 loss on Urbandale

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The Ankeny wrestling team competed without two of its ranked wrestlers on Thursday. It didn't matter. The Hawks, who are 13th in The Predicament's Class 3A dual rankings, won 11 of the 14 matches and rolled to a 54-15 victory at Urbandale. They raised their records to 1-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 7-4 overall. "It was a good win for us," … [Read more...] about No Cael, no Jace, no problem: Hawk wrestlers pin 54-15 loss on Urbandale

Here’s what to look for in the Jag-Hawk basketball games

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(EDITOR'S NOTE: Tonight's games have been postponed due to the weather. Make-up date to be determined.) The Jag-Hawk basketball rivalry resumes on Friday night at Ankeny Centennial, where two good matchups are on tap. Here are some things to look for in both games: GIRLS--Ankeny (0-3, 5-5) at 10th-ranked Centennial (1-2, 6-4) * Can the Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Here’s what to look for in the Jag-Hawk basketball games

Centennial boys roll past Bobcats behind McCullough’s 5th double-double

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The struggling Marshalltown boys' basketball team needed to find a way to solve its scoring woes. A visit from fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday was not the answer. The Jaguars turned in a dominant defensive performance to post a 67-34 victory. They improved to 8-1 on the season. Marshalltown (3-6) has scored 35 or fewer points in five of … [Read more...] about Centennial boys roll past Bobcats behind McCullough’s 5th double-double

Hawkettes use 19-0 run to beat Ottumwa, snap 4-game losing skid

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A 19-0 run in the second quarter helped the Ankeny girls' basketball team snap a four-game losing skid on Tuesday. The Hawkettes built a 37-19 halftime advantage at Ottumwa and went on to post a 62-45 victory over the Bulldogs in a non-conference game. "I thought we could press and really bother them and then fall back," said Ankeny coach Dru … [Read more...] about Hawkettes use 19-0 run to beat Ottumwa, snap 4-game losing skid

Hawks hold Class 4A scoring leader to 11 points in victory at Ottumwa

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A long road trip to Ottumwa provided a huge challenge for the Ankeny boys' basketball team on Tuesday. Waiting for the Hawks' arrival was junior forward Trae Swartz, the Class 4A scoring leader with an average of 25 points per game. "He's really good," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson. "He can shoot the 3-pointer, and he can post up. They run … [Read more...] about Hawks hold Class 4A scoring leader to 11 points in victory at Ottumwa