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Hawkettes win Duncan 4×400 relay, meet Drake Relays standard in 2 other relays

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After playing in a girls' soccer game on Friday night at Cedar Rapids Prairie, Ankeny runner Alli Macke didn't have much time to get ready for the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The dual-sport athlete anchored the Hawkettes to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in the morning, then later anchored her team to a victory … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win Duncan 4×400 relay, meet Drake Relays standard in 2 other relays

Jaguars dominate Omaha South, then drop 1-0 decision to C.B. Lewis Central

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It was a rollercoaster weekend for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. Centennial played two games in the Council Bluffs Lewis Central Invitational and came away with a split. After posting an impressive 4-0 victory over Omaha (Neb.) South on Friday night, the Jaguars dropped a 1-0 decision to unbeaten Lewis Central on Saturday. "We're Dr. Jekyll … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Omaha South, then drop 1-0 decision to C.B. Lewis Central

Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team won two of three games in the Valley Invitational this weekend, capped off by a 1-0 victory over Ames on Saturday afternoon. Landon Benge scored the game's only goal in the first half, his team-leading sixth of the season. He was assisted by Andrew Loder. "We got an early goal from Landon, and it was another clean sheet for … [Read more...] about Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team is hoping to be at full strength this week. The Hawks placed third among four squads in the Johnston Invitational on Saturday, even though they were still missing their top two singles players. Ankeny was led by the duo of Grady Schlosser and Treyton Riesberg, who won the No. 2 doubles flight. "It went pretty well," said … [Read more...] about No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston

‘I was proud of our entire lineup’: Jaguars win rematch against Valley girls

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In a matchup of two squads that reached the semifinals of the Class 2A state team tournament last season, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team edged visiting Valley, 6-5, in a CIML Conference meet on Friday. The Jaguars won four of the five doubles matches to improve to 2-1 in the conference and overall. Valley's records dropped to 1-2 and 2-3. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I was proud of our entire lineup’: Jaguars win rematch against Valley girls

1:26.12! Hawks set new all-time Iowa best in 4×200 relay at Jim Duncan Invitational

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The ceiling for the Ankeny boys' track team might have to be raised. The Hawks set a new all-time Iowa best in the 4x200 relay during the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The foursome of Logan Fairchild, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson posted a time of 1:26.12. "We knew what the record was, and we were definitely … [Read more...] about 1:26.12! Hawks set new all-time Iowa best in 4×200 relay at Jim Duncan Invitational

‘It was a good team win’: Jaguars shut down Iowa City West for 2-0 victory

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A pair of early goals proved to be more than enough for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars scored twice in the first 15 minutes and never allowed a shot on goal in a 2-0 victory over No. 14 Iowa City West in a non-conference game on Friday at Centennial. "I thought tonight was a show of team strength," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good team win’: Jaguars shut down Iowa City West for 2-0 victory

‘This young group is improving’: No. 4 Hawkettes roll to 7-1 win at C.R. Prairie

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Emma Gott and Alli Macke each scored a pair of goals to lead the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 7-1 victory at Cedar Rapids Prairie in a non-conference game on Friday. The Hawkettes built a 4-0 halftime lead and cruised to the win, raising their overall record to 4-1. Prairie dropped to 2-3. "We were happy to get all 20 varsity girls … [Read more...] about ‘This young group is improving’: No. 4 Hawkettes roll to 7-1 win at C.R. Prairie

Centennial’s Hiney to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake

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Ankeny Centennial senior Nick Hiney has signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. Hiney is in his third season as a varsity regular for the Jaguars. He has helped the team to a 1-2 record this year, including a 1-1 mark in the CIML Conference. "I looked at a lot of schools in the (American Rivers Conference) like … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Hiney to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake

Ankeny golfers battle gusty winds, place 3rd in triangular meet at Otter Creek

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The conditions were far from ideal for the Ankeny girls' golf team's home opener on Thursday. The Hawkettes battled gusty winds and cold temperatures while hosting a CIML Conference triangular meet at Otter Creek. They finished third overall with a 217 total. Waukee Northwest easily won the meet with a 174. Waukee shot a 196 to place … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers battle gusty winds, place 3rd in triangular meet at Otter Creek

Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational

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Aided by four first-place finishes, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track squad earned runner-up honors among eight teams in the ADM Tiger Invitational on Thursday at Adel. The host Tigers won the meet with 194 points. Centennial finished with 113.5 points. Lawson Langford and Max Snyder each ran on a pair of winning relays. They teamed up with Braeden … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational

‘It’s not really that big of a surprise’: Ankeny girls suffer 5-4 loss at North Polk

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It was a meet that could have gone either way. In the end, the Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 5-4 decision at North Polk in a non-conference battle on Thursday. The meet was played under cold and blustery conditions. "It would be easy to try to blame the circumstances as it was one of the worst nights condition-wise I’ve ever seen," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not really that big of a surprise’: Ankeny girls suffer 5-4 loss at North Polk

GOTT A WIN: Senior’s golden goal allows Hawkettes to beat defending champs

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown isn't a big fan of shootouts to decide Iowa high school games during the regular season. His distaste for them only grew after the Hawkettes lost to Dallas Center-Grimes in a marathon shootout in their season opener on March 29. On Tuesday, fifth-ranked Ankeny appeared to be headed to another shootout against … [Read more...] about GOTT A WIN: Senior’s golden goal allows Hawkettes to beat defending champs

Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors

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Ankeny girls' golf coach Kelley Emke was happy with her team's progress on Tuesday. The Hawkettes shot a 194 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Willow Creek, where they placed third behind Valley (179) and Dowling Catholic (191). "Overall, I am happy with the results!" Emke said. "This is our lowest nine holes yet this season, and it was awesome … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors

Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek

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Only six strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Sugar Creek. Ankeny Centennial shot a 177 to win the meet. Waukee posted a 179 total followed by Johnston with a 183. "It was a good start to our conference meets with a pair of wins," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "Like Monday (at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek

Without 5 of top 15 players, Ankeny girls tumble to potent Johnston squad

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A depleted Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The Dragons won all 11 matches in straight sets. They improved to 2-0 in the CIML Conference and 2-0 overall. The Hawkettes' records fell to 0-2 and 0-2. "We were down five of our top 15 players, including two of our normal singles players," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Without 5 of top 15 players, Ankeny girls tumble to potent Johnston squad

‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team didn't quit on Tuesday after falling behind visiting Dowling Catholic, 5-1, in a CIML Conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won only one of the six singles matches but then rallied to win three of the five doubles matches, even though Dowling still posted a 7-4 victory. "It was fun hosting … [Read more...] about ‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is still going through some growing pains. The Jaguars gave up three goals in the first 28 minutes and went on to drop a 4-2 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday. The Maroons improved to 2-0 in the league and 5-0 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 0-2 and 2-5. "It … [Read more...] about Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys

‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 167 points. Centennial finished with 121.5, while the host Dragons took third in the eight-team field with 97. "We had a great weather night that allowed for … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite