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North Polk boys edge Centennial to win team title at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

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Tuesday's Fred Smith Hawk Relays showed that some of the smaller schools in central Iowa can compete with the boys' track teams in the CIML. North Polk won the 12-team meet with 90 points, edging runner-up Ankeny Centennial by six points. The Comets did not win any events, but relied on their depth to capture the overall crown. Carlisle and Indianola … [Read more...] about North Polk boys edge Centennial to win team title at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

Hawks fall to No. 9 Dowling Catholic, will play rival Centennial on Thursday

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision at ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. Owen Somers and Sam Parkinson provided the lone win for the Hawks (1-2). They posted a 6-1, 6-4 triumph over Andrew Scott and David Klemm in the No. 2 doubles match. Dowling (2-1) was led by Daniel Lu, the defending state singles … [Read more...] about Hawks fall to No. 9 Dowling Catholic, will play rival Centennial on Thursday

Now ranked No. 1, Ankeny boys throttle Bobcats for 10th consecutive triumph

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After becoming the new No. 1 team in Class 3A, the Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't suffer a letdown. The Hawks dominated visiting Marshalltown in their CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday, rolling to a 7-0 triumph over the Bobcats. "It was definitely great to get out and get a victory under our belts as the most recently ranked No. 1 team, but we … [Read more...] about Now ranked No. 1, Ankeny boys throttle Bobcats for 10th consecutive triumph

Roosevelt boys win trio of close matches to post 7-4 victory over Jaguars

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Three close matches proved to be the difference on Tuesday in a boys' tennis dual meet at the Waveland Tennis Complex. Des Moines Roosevelt won two of the six singles matches in a third-set super-tiebreaker, then captured the No. 3 doubles match in similar fashion to beat visiting Ankeny Centennial, 7-4, in a non-conference meet. "We continue to make … [Read more...] about Roosevelt boys win trio of close matches to post 7-4 victory over Jaguars

‘The girls all played super well’: Jaguars roll past Roosevelt, even mark at 2-2

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team evened its overall record at 2-2 with a 10-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The only win for the Roughriders (2-1) came at No. 3 singles, where Addie Pennington won by default over Centennial's Rozzie Sterling. "Rozzie had to forfeit due to illness in the middle … [Read more...] about ‘The girls all played super well’: Jaguars roll past Roosevelt, even mark at 2-2

Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational

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The weather this spring has been so consistently bad that Tuesday's Jim Duea Invitational at Ames was held under mild conditions by comparison. "It was a cold, cold night, but at least it wasn't windy," said Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich. "That feels like half a win this season with the way it's been going." Waukee Northwest won … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational

Hawkettes spread ball around, get 2 goals from 4 different players in road win

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Emma Gott, Avery Matthews, Liz Proctor and Eden Gibson each scored a pair of goals and the second-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team rolled to a 10-0 victory at Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. Allie Heller and Brooke Harrington each added a goal for the Hawkettes, who improved to 2-0 in the conference and 7-0 overall. Marshalltown's … [Read more...] about Hawkettes spread ball around, get 2 goals from 4 different players in road win

Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18

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For the first time since 2018, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team won a dual meet against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars defeated Ankeny, 195-199, on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. They raised their record to 2-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference, while the Hawkettes dropped to 1-1. "Considering the cold weather, we were happy with breaking the … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18

No. 1 Dowling girls blank Ankeny, even without defending state singles champ

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The Dowling Catholic girls' tennis team might be the state's best squad--even without Allison Szalay. The top-ranked Maroons posted an 11-0 victory in a non-conference meet at No. 9 Ankeny on Tuesday. They played without Szalay, the defending Class 2A champion in singles. Szalay also plays goalkeeper for the Dowling girls' soccer squad and dislocated … [Read more...] about No. 1 Dowling girls blank Ankeny, even without defending state singles champ

Ankeny girls beat No. 5 Dowling Catholic for their 6th consecutive shutout

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In its first six games, the Ankeny girls' soccer team has found a winning formula. Don't give up any goals. Find the net at least one time. Celebrate a victory. "If we're not conceding goals, we only have to score one and then we're winning games," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. The second-ranked Hawkettes improved to 6-0 by defeating No. 5 Dowling … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls beat No. 5 Dowling Catholic for their 6th consecutive shutout

‘It was an awesome team effort’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-0 win over SEP

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It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to figure out its opponent on a chilly Monday night. After scoring just one goal in the first half, the fourth-ranked Jaguars added four more in the second half to defeat visiting Southeast Polk, 5-0, in a non-conference game. "All in all, it was an awesome team effort," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was an awesome team effort’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-0 win over SEP

‘They believed in me before anyone else did’: Four-star QB Kohl picks Cyclones

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Ankeny quarterback JJ Kohl had scholarship offers from schools all over the country. In the end, he decided to stay close to home. The junior announced his verbal commitment on Monday night to play football at Iowa State, beginning in the fall of 2023. "It wasn’t an easy decision," said Kohl. "I had some other schools that I was considering, and I … [Read more...] about ‘They believed in me before anyone else did’: Four-star QB Kohl picks Cyclones

Hawkettes cruise past Mason City, will host No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday

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The Ankeny girls' tennis players had more problems with the conditions on Monday than they did with their opponent. Overcoming cold temperatures and winds of 30-40 mph, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to an 11-0 victory at Mason City in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. "I was proud we were able to endure some of the worst conditions I’ve experienced … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise past Mason City, will host No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday

Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team picked up its first win under new coach Alli Gustafson on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 7-4 victory at Marshalltown on a cold and windy afternoon. They improved to 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 1-2 overall, while the Bobcats' records dropped to 0-1 and 0-3. "When the meet started, the temperature was 32 … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior defender Evan Larson has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 6-1 record. The Jaguars posted a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Friday after defeating visiting Urbandale, 3-2, in a shootout on Tuesday. Larson played a key role on last year's squad that went 15-5 and qualified for the Class 3A state tournament. He was … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put

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Saturday was a good day for the Ankeny boys' track team. It wasn't bad for Ankeny Centennial either. The two squads combined for five victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks had four of those wins on a chilly day. "We competed very well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "It was a long, cold day, but the athletes showed up … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put

Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’

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The Ankeny girls' track team showed off its many strengths in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a few highlights, too. The Hawkettes won four events and had six other top-five finishes. "Every meet we feel like we put another few pieces together," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’

Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team split a pair of matches on Saturday at the Marshalltown Invitational. The Jaguars defeated Bettendorf, 5-4, for their first win of the season. They later dropped a 10-1 decision to Cedar Falls. "We are getting better every week," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton, whose team is now 1-3 on the year. "When … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational

Ankeny boys notch 3 shutouts at Valley Invitational, raise their record to 9-0

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team just keeps rolling along. The Hawks won three games over the weekend at the Valley Invitational--all of them by shutout. They posted a 3-0 victory over Norwalk on Friday, then followed with a 3-0 win over Sioux City East and a 6-0 triumph over Council Bluffs Lincoln on Saturday. "We had a successful weekend," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys notch 3 shutouts at Valley Invitational, raise their record to 9-0