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Archives for October 2022

Hawkettes, Jaguars (and Eagles) ready to make deep runs in Coralville

October 31, 2022 by Dan Holm

When the state volleyball tournament tips off on Monday in Coralville, second-ranked Ankeny and No. 6 Ankeny Centennial will both take the courts at Xtream Arena with a ton of confidence. The Hawkettes (35-4), who are riding a 17-match winning streak, will face No. 10 Valley (21-20) in a Class 5A quarterfinal at noon on Court Two. They already own three … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars (and Eagles) ready to make deep runs in Coralville

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: PJ Westover, Ankeny football

October 31, 2022 by Dan Holm

Senior defensive back PJ Westover has helped the Ankeny football team to a 9-1 record and a No. 3 RPI ranking in Class 5A. He ranks second among the Hawks with 39.5 tackles and is tied for the team lead in interceptions with two. Westover had 6.5 tackles in Ankeny's 17-0 win over visiting Sioux City East in the opening round of the playoffs on Friday. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: PJ Westover, Ankeny football

Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Eric Klingensmith, AHS girls’ cross country

October 31, 2022 by Dan Holm

In his final meet as the team's head coach, he guides the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in Class 4A. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Eric Klingensmith, AHS girls’ cross country

‘We never had a doubt’: Hawks place 3rd, match highest finish in modern era

October 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' cross country team entered Saturday's Class 4A state meet ranked No. 7 in Class 4A. The Hawks were seeking their highest finish ever under coach Jon Lindaman, who guided the team to a fifth-place finish in 2018. They accomplished their goal with a tremendous performance--and even earned a spot on the awards podium for the first time in … [Read more...] about ‘We never had a doubt’: Hawks place 3rd, match highest finish in modern era

Quass places 5th to become 3-time medalist, leads Jags to 4th-place finish

October 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

The final race of Rondi Quass' high school cross country career could not have gone much better. The Ankeny Centennial senior raced to a fifth-place finish in the girls' Class 4A state meet on Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. She broke her own school record with a time of 18 minutes 16 seconds on the 5k course. "That was probably about … [Read more...] about Quass places 5th to become 3-time medalist, leads Jags to 4th-place finish

‘Showing grit, passion and fire’, Hawkettes move up from 15th to place 7th in 4A

October 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

Saturday was a day of mixed emotions for the Ankeny girls' cross country team. The 10th-ranked Hawkettes accomplished their goal of a top-10 finish in the Class 4A state meet by placing seventh with 200 points at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. But it was the final meet for a trio of seniors and for coach Eric Klingensmith, who had already announced … [Read more...] about ‘Showing grit, passion and fire’, Hawkettes move up from 15th to place 7th in 4A

Schermerhorn races to 12th-place finish, becoming 2nd Jaguar to medal at state

October 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

When Ankeny Centennial's AJ Schermerhorn crossed the finish line in 97th place at last year's boys' Class 4A state cross country meet, he wasn't satisfied with his performance. On Saturday, the junior made up for it. Schermerhorn earned a spot on the awards podium with a 12th-place finish in the 5k race at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. He posted … [Read more...] about Schermerhorn races to 12th-place finish, becoming 2nd Jaguar to medal at state

Hawks record shutout over S.C. East, will host Johnston in Class 5A quarterfinals

October 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

Survive and advance. That's all that matters this time of the year. The third-ranked Ankeny football team struggled offensively, but the Hawks' defense rose to the occasion in a 17-0 victory over No. 13 Sioux City East in the opening round of the Class 5A playoffs on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "Our defense played really well," said Ankeny coach Rick … [Read more...] about Hawks record shutout over S.C. East, will host Johnston in Class 5A quarterfinals

‘It’s a tough one to swallow’: Turnovers prove costly in Jags’ loss at Cedar Falls

October 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial football players were hoping to finish their season in the UNI-Dome. The Jaguars ended up doing just that, but not in the Class 5A championship game like they would have preferred. No. 12 Centennial traveled to Cedar Falls on Friday and fell to the No. 5 Tigers, 14-10, in the opening round of the playoffs. The Jaguars, who had … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a tough one to swallow’: Turnovers prove costly in Jags’ loss at Cedar Falls

‘We have work to do and aren’t done!’: Eagles look to make deep run at state

October 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

A year ago, the Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team couldn't get over the hump in a Class 1A regional final. On Wednesday at Atlantic, the seventh-ranked Eagles didn't let another opportunity to make some history slip away. Ankeny Christian Academy advanced to the state tournament for the first time ever with a sweep over No. 11 Sidney. The Eagles … [Read more...] about ‘We have work to do and aren’t done!’: Eagles look to make deep run at state

‘It was a great night’: Jaguars rout Riders, earn their 9th trip to state in 10 years

October 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

One statistic stood out from Tuesday's Class 5A regional volleyball final between sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial and visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. The Roughriders finished with more hitting errors (16) than kills (15), resulting in a -.013 hitting percentage. "It was a great night for us," Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said after her team swept … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great night’: Jaguars rout Riders, earn their 9th trip to state in 10 years

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 201

October 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews volleyball standouts Myra Carlson of Ankeny and Jaeden Pratt of Ankeny Centennial along with Centennial football players Easton Miller and Brody Targgart. Coldwell Banker realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 201

Hawkettes sweep C.B. Lincoln, will take 17-match winning streak into state

October 26, 2022 by Dan Holm

Aowyn Schrader played a key role on Ankeny's state championship volleyball team in 2020. Now, the junior outside hitter would like to experience that feeling again. Schrader pounded nine kills to lead the second-ranked Hawkettes to a 25-11, 25-10, 25-20 victory over No. 14 Council Bluffs Lincoln in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday at … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep C.B. Lincoln, will take 17-match winning streak into state

ON TO STATE: Hawkettes, Jaguars punch their tickets to Class 5A tournament

October 26, 2022 by Dan Holm

For the third straight year and the seventh time in 10 seasons, both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial are headed to the state volleyball tournament. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-11, 25-10, 25-20 victory over No. 14 Council Bluffs Lincoln in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday at Ankeny. They defeated the Lynx for the second time this season to … [Read more...] about ON TO STATE: Hawkettes, Jaguars punch their tickets to Class 5A tournament

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jake Bosch, Ankeny boys’ cross country

October 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

Junior Jake Bosch helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny boys' cross country team to a runner-up finish in a Class 4A district meet on Wednesday at Marshalltown. He placed seventh in the 5k race with a time of 16 minutes to qualify for the state meet as an individual. No. 6 Waukee Northwest won the team title with 48 points, edging Ankeny by two points for the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jake Bosch, Ankeny boys’ cross country

‘The girls stepped up and swam their best’: Hawkettes place 3rd at CIML meet

October 23, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' swimming team wasn't at full strength for this week's CIML Conference meet. Competing without swimmer Rachel Rolow and diver Lydia Boehlert, the sixth-ranked Hawkettes still managed to earn a third-place finish on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The six-team field included five of the top nine squads in the state. "Getting … [Read more...] about ‘The girls stepped up and swam their best’: Hawkettes place 3rd at CIML meet

The matchups: Hawks to host S.C. East; Jaguars travel to Cedar Falls for rematch

October 22, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Class 5A football playoff pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. No. 3 Ankeny (8-1) has been placed in Pod C and will host a first-round game against No. 13 Sioux City East (7-2) on Friday. The Black Raiders' only losses were to Ankeny Centennial and Waukee Northwest, two teams that the Hawks defeated this … [Read more...] about The matchups: Hawks to host S.C. East; Jaguars travel to Cedar Falls for rematch

Jaguars romp past East to clinch playoff berth, await postseason pairings

October 22, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial football team entered Friday's regular-season finale against visiting Des Moines East ranked 14th in the PRI ratings and badly needing a victory to clinch a Class 5A playoff berth. The Jaguars got what they needed in resounding fashion. Centennial scored a touchdown just 19 seconds into the game and went on to rout the Scarlets, … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past East to clinch playoff berth, await postseason pairings

Hawks fly into playoffs with 54-6 win at Lincoln, move up to No. 3 in RPI rankings

October 22, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny football team is cruising into the Class 5A playoffs. The Hawks, who were tied for third in the latest Associated Press rankings, rolled to a 54-6 victory at Des Moines Lincoln in their regular-season finale on Friday. Ankeny improved to 8-1 with its sixth straight win. Lincoln finished with a 1-8 record. The Hawks have outscored … [Read more...] about Hawks fly into playoffs with 54-6 win at Lincoln, move up to No. 3 in RPI rankings

Hawkettes dominate one Lincoln (D.M.), will host another one (C.B.) for trip to state

October 21, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny volleyball team didn't overlook visiting Des Moines Lincoln in its postseason opener. The second-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 25-6, 25-7, 25-5 victory in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Thursday. "It was a good one," said Ankeny coach Dani Kohut Lynch. "Our whole team came ready to play, and I'm glad our younger players got a great … [Read more...] about Hawkettes dominate one Lincoln (D.M.), will host another one (C.B.) for trip to state

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