One of the state's top tennis players, Peterson opens the season with a double bagel in the Jaguars' 7-4 victory over Norwalk. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Caleb Peterson, Ankeny Centennial senior
Archives for March 2023
Freshman scores game-winner in OT, Close posts shutout in Ankeny’s victory
A couple of newcomers helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a season-opening victory on Tuesday. Freshman Sydney Van Houweling scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Hawkettes a 1-0 triumph at North Polk in a non-conference contest. She found the net with a blast from about 20 yards out in the final minute of the first extra … [Read more...] about Freshman scores game-winner in OT, Close posts shutout in Ankeny’s victory
‘It was a good start to the season’: Jaguars post 7-4 victory over Norwalk
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened its season on Tuesday with a 7-4 victory over visiting Norwalk in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won four of the six singles matches to build a 4-2 lead. They sealed the triumph by winning three of the five doubles matches. "There were some great matches," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good start to the season’: Jaguars post 7-4 victory over Norwalk
‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022
Coach Ron Miller is hoping that his Ankeny boys' tennis players will be in better shape this season. "We've incorporated a new fitness program this year," Miller said. "It seems to be settling in with the players pretty well in week two (of practice). Our goal is to be a fitter team that doesn't run out of gas at the critical year-end state qualifying … [Read more...] about ‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022
Hawks claim Marske Indoor crown; Sickerson named Athlete of the Meet
A long road trip proved to be productive Monday for the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks traveled to Brookings, S.D., for the Ruth Marske Indoor Invitational on the campus of South Dakota State University. They racked up 106 points to win the team title, defeating 19 other schools. Sioux Falls (S.D.) Lincoln was the runner-up with 78 points. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks claim Marske Indoor crown; Sickerson named Athlete of the Meet