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Archives for September 2022

‘We reached a new level’: Jaguars romp to convincing sweep at Waukee

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After being idle for eight days, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team returned to action on Thursday and rolled to a convincing sweep at CIML Conference rival Waukee. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-14, 25-16, 25-20 victory to improve to 3-1 in the league and 16-5 overall. No. 11 Waukee's records dropped to 1-3 and 8-16. The Warriors were coming … [Read more...] about ‘We reached a new level’: Jaguars romp to convincing sweep at Waukee

‘It was a very spirited, competitive meet’: Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, 95-91

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Thursday's dual meet at the Valley pool between the host Tigers and the Ankeny girls' swimming team came down to the final event. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes held an 87-85 lead going into the 400 freestyle relay, but No. 8 Valley won the race and also got a third-place finish from its 'B' relay to post a 95-91 victory. Ankeny had finished 34 points … [Read more...] about ‘It was a very spirited, competitive meet’: Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, 95-91

After dropping final dual meet, Hawks look to play their best golf in last 2 weeks

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The 11th-ranked Ankeny boys' golf team closed out its dual-meet season with a 300-316 loss to No. 3 Johnston on Thursday at Jester Park. The Hawks finished with a 3-5 record in the CIML Conference. "We played OK today, but not our best. We had some guys shoot better than the previous day, but some (shot) worse," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld, … [Read more...] about After dropping final dual meet, Hawks look to play their best golf in last 2 weeks

Op-Ed: Bad behavior by coaches, parents and fans toward officials must stop

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(This Op-Ed is by Dr. Karissa Niehoff, chief executive officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations; Tom Keating, executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association; and Jean Berger, executive director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.) There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Iowa and across … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Bad behavior by coaches, parents and fans toward officials must stop

Hawks place 3rd at SEP Invite behind runner-up Hensen; Ailing Jags take 7th

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With the postseason just around the corner, the Ankeny boys' golf team took a step in the right direction on Wednesday. Ankeny Centennial, meanwhile, is running out of time as it continues to struggle with injuries. The 10th-ranked Hawks placed third among 11 teams in the Southeast Polk Invitational at Copper Creek Golf Club. They posted a score of … [Read more...] about Hawks place 3rd at SEP Invite behind runner-up Hensen; Ailing Jags take 7th

Hawkettes celebrate their Senior Night with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk

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Ankeny volleyball coach Dani Kohut Lynch is in her first season with the program, but she has already grown tremendously fond of the Hawkettes' seniors. Those seniors were celebrated on Tuesday before fourth-ranked Ankeny rolled to a 25-16, 25-12, 25-9 victory over visiting Southeast Polk. "Tonight was a great way to celebrate the seniors in our … [Read more...] about Hawkettes celebrate their Senior Night with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk

Ankeny swimmer Rolow commits to UNI, will reunite with 3 former teammates

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The swimming pipeline from Ankeny to Cedar Falls doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. Ankeny senior Rachel Rolow has verbally committed to join the Northern Iowa women's swimming and diving program next year. She will follow in the footsteps of former teammates Scout Bergwall, Maddie Carleton and Erica Peters, who are already members of the Panthers' … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmer Rolow commits to UNI, will reunite with 3 former teammates

‘There is so much to love about it!’: Centennial’s Quass to run for Tennessee

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There were several colleges across the country that could offer Ankeny Centennial distance standout Rondi Quass a top-notch running program as well as a quality engineering school. But only one of them offered the chance to go to the same school as her sister, Berit. Quass has verbally committed to join the University of Tennessee women's track and … [Read more...] about ‘There is so much to love about it!’: Centennial’s Quass to run for Tennessee

‘The entire morning just felt off’: Bad start proves costly for Hawk golfers

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Monday's Indianola Invitational got off to a bad start for the Ankeny boys' golf team. "It felt like one of those days that things just aren’t going right," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. "Starting off at the range we weren’t hitting the ball the best, and that went right into our first nine and then two holes in Duncan (Beelner) got sick and had to … [Read more...] about ‘The entire morning just felt off’: Bad start proves costly for Hawk golfers

Now ranked 2nd in Class 4A, Hawk runners place 10th at Heartland Classic

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After rising to the No. 2 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings, the Ankeny boys' cross country squad placed 10th among 37 teams in the prestigious Heartland Classic on Saturday at Central College in Pella. More than 500 runners competed in the event, which was merged into just one division following a lengthy extreme weather delay. The field included 12 … [Read more...] about Now ranked 2nd in Class 4A, Hawk runners place 10th at Heartland Classic

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zach English, Ankeny Centennial football

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Senior linebacker Zach English has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 2-2 record. He made 4.5 tackles on Friday, including three solo stops, as the Jaguars posted a 28-14 victory over visiting Cedar Falls. English leads the team with 28.5 tackles on the season. He has 22 solo stops, three tackles for loss and one sack. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zach English, Ankeny Centennial football

Hawkettes top Indianola to claim title at Waukee Invite, raise their record to 22-4

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A year ago, the Ankeny volleyball team defeated Indianola in the third-place match at the Waukee Invitational. On Saturday at the same tournament, the two teams met again--this time in the championship match. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes posted a 25-20, 26-24 victory over the No. 7 team in Class 4A to claim the title. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Indianola to claim title at Waukee Invite, raise their record to 22-4

Tired Ankeny swimmers place 3rd behind Waukee, I.C. West at Little Hawk Invite

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For the second straight year, the Ankeny girls' swimming team placed third in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. Top-ranked Waukee racked up 473 points to defend its team title. No. 3 Iowa City West was second in the eight-team field with 379 points, followed by No. 5 Ankeny with 290 and No. 8 Valley … [Read more...] about Tired Ankeny swimmers place 3rd behind Waukee, I.C. West at Little Hawk Invite

Hachmeister, Hoffman return to lineup; Jaguars place 4th at Joe August Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team is almost back to full strength. Injured varsity regulars Lawson Hachmeister and Zach Hoffman returned to the lineup on Friday and helped the 11th-ranked Jaguars to a fourth-place finish among 12 teams in the Joe August Invitational at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. "Our first goal of the day was to have … [Read more...] about Hachmeister, Hoffman return to lineup; Jaguars place 4th at Joe August Invite

‘Our kids stepped up’: Jaguars avenge 2021 loss to Cedar Falls by same score

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The Ankeny Centennial football team turned the tables on visiting Cedar Falls. After dropping a 28-14 decision at Cedar Falls last year, the Jaguars dominated Friday's rematch at Ankeny Stadium and defeated the Tigers by the same score, leaving both teams with a 2-2 record. "A year ago when we played them in the (UNI)-Dome, they physically handed it to … [Read more...] about ‘Our kids stepped up’: Jaguars avenge 2021 loss to Cedar Falls by same score

KOHL-BLOODED: Near-perfect QB fires 4 TD passes, leads Hawks past No. 1 SEP

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On paper, the Ankeny football team was expected to have an explosive offense in 2022. After being held to 17.7 points per game in the first three weeks of the season, the fourth-ranked Hawks finally unleashed their lethal attack on Friday. Quarterback JJ Kohl completed 21-of-23 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns to lead Ankeny to a 31-14 victory … [Read more...] about KOHL-BLOODED: Near-perfect QB fires 4 TD passes, leads Hawks past No. 1 SEP

‘We prepared for the hills and heat’: Hawkettes place 4th at Engel Classic

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The Ankeny cross country teams used different strategies on Thursday in the Rich Engel Classic at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls. The 12th-ranked Hawkettes entered their usual varsity lineup and placed fourth in the 18-team field. They finished with 99 points. "We ran well," said Ankeny girls' coach Eric Klingensmith. "Our ladies are figuring out a … [Read more...] about ‘We prepared for the hills and heat’: Hawkettes place 4th at Engel Classic

Hodapp earns runner-up honors, leads Hawk golfers to split at Willow Creek

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The Ankeny boys' golf team came away with a split on Wednesday at Willow Creek. The 10th-ranked Hawks lost to No. 9 Dowling Catholic but defeated Valley in a CIML Conference triangular meet. They are now 3-4 in league duals. Dowling shot a 289, Ankeny carded a 296, and Valley finished with an even 300. "I thought we played well today but definitely … [Read more...] about Hodapp earns runner-up honors, leads Hawk golfers to split at Willow Creek

Jaguars shoot a 333 at River Valley, finish 3-5 in CIML Conference duals

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Wednesday was a forgettable day for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. The 11th-ranked Jaguars shot their worst score of the season--a 333--in a triangular meet at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. No. 3 Johnston and No. 4 Waukee each shot a 308, but the Dragons won the meet on a tiebreaker. "Today was rough to say the least," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot a 333 at River Valley, finish 3-5 in CIML Conference duals