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Archives for October 2020

Schrader earns 2,000th career assist as Hawkettes extend their winning streak

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The Ankeny volleyball team extended its winning streak to 11 matches on Saturday with a pair of victories at Norwalk. The second-ranked Hawkettes defeated both Norwalk and Ottumwa in the triangular meet, raising their record to 14-2 on the season. "The girls really stepped up their play after starting out slowly," said Ankeny coach Dave Whims. … [Read more...] about Schrader earns 2,000th career assist as Hawkettes extend their winning streak

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Dylan Taylor and Jonathan Saddoris, boys’ golf

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Golfers Dylan Taylor of Ankeny and Jonathan Saddoris of Ankeny Centennial are both enjoying standout senior seasons for their respective teams and will play in a Class 4A district meet on Monday. Taylor carded a 78 to place seventh in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Tuesday at Highland Park Golf Course in Mason City. He helped the undefeated and … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Dylan Taylor and Jonathan Saddoris, boys’ golf

Ankeny’s Carter to join Centennial’s Schulz on Minnesota State softball roster

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Last month, the Minnesota State softball program added a talented recruit from Ankeny in the Class of 2021. Now, the Mavericks have added another. Ankeny shortstop Marina Carter has verbally committed to play for Minnesota State, an NCAA Division II program. She follows in the footsteps of Ankeny Centennial catcher Ella Schulz, who committed to the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Carter to join Centennial’s Schulz on Minnesota State softball roster

Bruce makes impressive debut as Hawks dismantle Johnston in 49-0 victory

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The Ankeny football team was already considered a threat to win the Class 4A state title. Now, the Hawks may have emerged as the favorites. The addition of heralded transfer Arland Bruce IV to a potent offense makes third-ranked Ankeny a scary opponent in the upcoming playoffs. On Friday, the Hawks demonstrated all of their weapons in a 49-0 … [Read more...] about Bruce makes impressive debut as Hawks dismantle Johnston in 49-0 victory

Ankeny cross country teams continue to make progress at S.E. Polk Invitational

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The Ankeny cross country teams took a step forward Thursday as the calendar turned to October. Even senior Lauren McMahon, who suffered her first loss of the season, was happy with her second-place finish at the Southeast Polk Invitational. "I had so much fun at the race tonight," said McMahon, who finished 6 seconds behind Carlisle standout Ainsley … [Read more...] about Ankeny cross country teams continue to make progress at S.E. Polk Invitational

Henning, Parton lead the way as tired Ankeny swimmers roll past Newton

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It's been a long week for the Ankeny girls' swimming team. That didn't stop the sixth-ranked Hawkettes from posting another convincing victory on Thursday. Ankeny won 10 of the 12 events and defeated visiting Newton, 137-47, in a non-conference dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawkettes raised their overall record to 5-0. "Despite a … [Read more...] about Henning, Parton lead the way as tired Ankeny swimmers roll past Newton

Centennial boys, girls race to runner-up finishes at Knoxville Invitational

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After getting a week off, the Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' cross country teams returned to action on Tuesday at the Knoxville Invitational. Both squads earned second-place finishes. In the boys' division, ninth-ranked Norwalk claimed the team title with 32 points, edging No. 10 Centennial by three points. No. 12 Urbandale was a distant third in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys, girls race to runner-up finishes at Knoxville Invitational