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Archives for October 2023

‘It was the same story’: With Eike out of the lineup, Hawkettes finish 1-2 at Dike

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The Ankeny volleyball team closed out the regular season with a 22-14 record after winning one of three matches at the Dike-New Hartford Quadrangular on Thursday. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes faced three ranked opponents from Class 2A, including No. 1 Dike-New Hartford, which might be the state's best team regardless of class. The Wolverines (44-0) got 13 … [Read more...] about ‘It was the same story’: With Eike out of the lineup, Hawkettes finish 1-2 at Dike

Zuber continues his dominance, leads Hawks past No. 1 Dowling for league title

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Ethan Zuber continued his dominance on Wednesday, and the Ankeny boys' cross country team took a big step forward. Zuber raced to a victory in the CIML Conference meet at DMACC, and his win helped fourth-ranked Ankeny to the league crown. The Hawks scored 60 points to finish two points ahead of No. 1 Dowling Catholic, the defending champion and the … [Read more...] about Zuber continues his dominance, leads Hawks past No. 1 Dowling for league title

‘It was a great night’: Jaguars place 2nd, Hawkettes finish 4th at conference meet

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams left the DMACC course on Wednesday feeling good about where they are headed. The seventh-ranked Jaguars placed second in the CIML Conference meet with 64 points. The defending champions finished 14 points behind No. 1 Johnston. "We had some lights out racing tonight from the Jaguars. We … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great night’: Jaguars place 2nd, Hawkettes finish 4th at conference meet

Hawkettes sweep Valley to avenge pair of losses, finish 4th in CIML Conference

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In two previous matchups against sixth-ranked Valley, the No. 8 Ankeny volleyball team was unable to get over the hump. The third time proved to be a charm. The Hawkettes closed out their CIML Conference schedule on Tuesday with a 27-25, 25-14, 25-22 victory over visiting Valley. "It was an emotional Senior Night, but the team came to play," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Valley to avenge pair of losses, finish 4th in CIML Conference

Ankeny swimmers cruise past S.E. Polk, raise their overall record to 6-4

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team earned its third win in the last eight days with a 129-57 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes won all 11 of the swimming events and swept the top three places in the 50, 200 and 500 freestyle. Southeast Polk's lone triumph came in the diving event, where Holli Hetzer racked up a winning total of … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers cruise past S.E. Polk, raise their overall record to 6-4

‘We knew it wasn’t going to be easy’: Jags outlast Waukee NW in 5-set thriller

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Tuesday's CIML Conference volleyball match between second-ranked Ankeny Centennial and No. 3 Waukee Northwest contained all the drama of a state tournament matchup. Both teams fought off two match points before the visiting Jaguars scored the last four points to pull out a thrilling 25-23, 25-21, 26-28, 13-25, 16-14 victory. "It was a great win," said … [Read more...] about ‘We knew it wasn’t going to be easy’: Jags outlast Waukee NW in 5-set thriller

Former Varnum assistant Fuccio named coach of Ankeny boys’ soccer team

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Trevor Fuccio has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Fuccio previously served as an assistant coach under Marcus Varnum, who left to become a full-time assistant for the men's soccer program at Simpson College. "I'm super excited," said Fuccio. "I'm glad to be able to continue working with the boys. I'm hoping to have a good … [Read more...] about Former Varnum assistant Fuccio named coach of Ankeny boys’ soccer team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jacob Adams, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Senior Jacob Adams helped the Ankeny boys' golf team to a 10th-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Friday and Saturday at Otter Creek. The Hawks posted a 36-hole total of 634. Adams shot an 89 in the cold and windy conditions on Friday. He carded a 79 in the final round for a two-day total of 168. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jacob Adams, Ankeny boys’ golf

Jaguars fall to No. 1 Dowling Catholic in semifinals at Westside Invitational

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Jaeden Pratt and her Ankeny Centennial volleyball teammates would like nothing more than another opportunity to play CIML Conference rival Dowling Catholic. If it happens, it would be in the Class 5A state tournament--perhaps in the championship match. The second-ranked Jaguars advanced to the semifinals of the Westside Invitational on Saturday at … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 1 Dowling Catholic in semifinals at Westside Invitational

Ankeny golfers edge Jaguars by 4 shots for 10th place at Class 4A state meet

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams lowered their scores significantly on Saturday during the final round of the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. Unfortunately, so did every other team in the field. Eighth-ranked Ankeny began the day in 10th place, and that's where the Hawks finished. After shooting a 327 in Friday's opening … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers edge Jaguars by 4 shots for 10th place at Class 4A state meet

Hawks dominate 4th quarter, pull away for 40-21 victory over Iowa City Liberty

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There weren't a lot of expectations surrounding the Ankeny football team this season. It might be time, however, to raise the bar. The Hawks used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away for a 40-21 victory over visiting Iowa City Liberty on Friday. They raised their record to 5-2 and have all but clinched a Class 5A playoff berth. "It feels great," … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate 4th quarter, pull away for 40-21 victory over Iowa City Liberty

Jaguars rough up Roosevelt, move closer to playoff berth with 43-7 triumph

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All of the goals for the Ankeny Centennial football team are still in play. Elijah Porter ran for three touchdowns and the Jaguars raised their record to 4-3 with a 43-7 victory over Des Moines Roosevelt on Friday at Drake Stadium. The Roughriders dropped to 3-4. "We started off awful slow, and then we got some steam there in the second quarter and … [Read more...] about Jaguars rough up Roosevelt, move closer to playoff berth with 43-7 triumph

Hensen is in contention for individual title heading into final round at state meet

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Ankeny senior Drew Hensen put himself into contention for an individual title by shooting a 4-over-par 75 in the opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet on Friday at Otter Creek. Hensen is currently tied for fourth place heading into Saturday's final round. He is three strokes out of the lead. Many of the golfers struggled in the cold and … [Read more...] about Hensen is in contention for individual title heading into final round at state meet

Ankeny swimmers win 10 of 12 events, cruise past Indianola for 112-38 victory

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The fifth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team closed out its home schedule with a 112-38 victory over Indianola in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Ankeny raised its overall record to 5-4 by winning 10 of the 12 events. "It was a great last home meet for us," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "A lot of girls were … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 10 of 12 events, cruise past Indianola for 112-38 victory

Centennial girls edge Ankeny by 6 points for 4th place at Fort Dodge Invite

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Another close battle unfolded on Thursday between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams. Competing in the Fort Dodge Invitational at Lakeside Golf Course, the sixth-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among 25 teams with 126 points. No. 7 Ankeny finished fifth with 132 points. It marked the first meeting between the crosstown rivals … [Read more...] about Centennial girls edge Ankeny by 6 points for 4th place at Fort Dodge Invite

Zuber edges Kifle to win Fort Dodge Invite, leads Hawks to runner-up finish

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In what could be a preview of the Class 4A state meet on the same course in a few weeks, the state's top two boys' cross country runners waged an intense battle on Thursday in the Fort Dodge Invitational at Lakeside Golf Course. In the end, Ankeny's Ethan Zuber edged Natnael Kifle of Sioux City North by the slimmest of margins. The top-ranked Zuber won … [Read more...] about Zuber edges Kifle to win Fort Dodge Invite, leads Hawks to runner-up finish

Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk, improve their record to 6-1 in CIML Conference

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team pounded 38 kills and hit .216 on the night en route to a 25-20, 25-9, 25-21 victory at Southeast Polk on Thursday. The second-ranked Jaguars raised their records to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 23-5 overall. Southeast Polk dropped to 1-6 and 12-17. Jaeden Pratt had 15 kills and hit .414 to lead Centennial. … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk, improve their record to 6-1 in CIML Conference

‘I’m not one to look back’: Ankeny sweeps to victory over Baethke’s former team

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Ankeny volleyball coach Liz Baethke was happy that her team took care of business quickly. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-14, 25-16, 25-14 victory over visiting Urbandale on Thursday. It marked the first time that Baethke has faced her former team. She coached the J-Hawks for 23 years before leaving over the summer to take the reins of the … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not one to look back’: Ankeny sweeps to victory over Baethke’s former team