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Archives for April 2024

‘We had a lot of positives’: Ankeny girls hope to build on 8-3 loss at Waukee

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team opened its season on Thursday with an 8-3 loss at Waukee in a CIML Conference meet. Ankeny coach Steve Smith said he felt better about this loss than last year's 6-5 defeat to the Warriors in the season opener. "A year ago, we lost to Waukee despite being the better team because they outcompeted us," said Smith. "I … [Read more...] about ‘We had a lot of positives’: Ankeny girls hope to build on 8-3 loss at Waukee

Former Centennial star Sauer adjusts to life in Pro Volleyball Federation

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After playing for three different schools in a five-year collegiate career, Kenna Sauer thought she was ready to play professional volleyball. But she never expected to get traded. Originally drafted by the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Rise of the fledgling Pro Volleyball Federation, Sauer was then traded to the Las Vegas franchise in February and has since … [Read more...] about Former Centennial star Sauer adjusts to life in Pro Volleyball Federation

Hawks turn in complete performance, romp to 3-0 victory over Waukee

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team already had three games under its belt prior to Tuesday's CIML Conference opener against Waukee. The Warriors didn't have that luxury. It was the season opener for Waukee, and it turned out to be a rough one for the visitors. The Hawks dominated the run of play and rolled to a 3-0 victory on another cold night. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks turn in complete performance, romp to 3-0 victory over Waukee

Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen likes the fact that his players are fearless. That mentality paid off in a big way on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Jaguars scored both of their goals off corner kicks and defeated No. 14 Urbandale, 2-0, in a CIML Conference opener at Centennial. "I think it speaks well of the girls right now," said … [Read more...] about Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener

‘We got a lot of guys some minutes’: Jags score often in 7-0 win over Mason City

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to gain control of Tuesday's non-conference game against visiting Mason City. Isaac Keninger found the net about 1 minute into the contest, the Jaguars added three more goals in the first half and went on to post a 7-0 victory at Northview Middle School. "We worked on some things," said … [Read more...] about ‘We got a lot of guys some minutes’: Jags score often in 7-0 win over Mason City

Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament slated for May 4 at Otter Creek

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The Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on May 4 at Otter Creek. This is a four-person best shot tournament. Cost is $400 per team. Registration deadline is April 15. Also, hole sponsorships are available for $150. For more information, check out the Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament page on Facebook. Donations are greatly … [Read more...] about Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament slated for May 4 at Otter Creek

‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite

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The season got off to a rainy start for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes placed third among five squads in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday. The meet was held at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk under cool, cloudy and rainy conditions. "Overall, I'm really proud of our start this year!" said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke, who was making … [Read more...] about ‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite

‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

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The Ankeny boys' track team won only one event in the Mustang Classic on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes, but the lone victory reverberated around the state. The Ankeny foursome of Sam Sandvig, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Ethan Zuber won the distance medley relay in a time of 3:25.60. The Hawks won the race by more than 9 seconds and posted the fastest … [Read more...] about ‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emma Gott, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Emma Gott scored three goals to lead the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 4-0 victory over visiting Ames in the Crosstown Invitational on Saturday. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes evened their record at 1-1 after losing to No. 1 Dallas Center-Grimes, the two-time defending Class 2A state champion, in a marathon shootout, 3-2, on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emma Gott, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Hawkettes drop marathon shootout to Dallas Center-Grimes, then rout Ames

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Emma Gott and the Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't dwell on Friday's loss to Dallas Center-Grimes. The Hawkettes didn't have time to do so. Gott recorded a hat trick and fourth-ranked Ankeny evened its record at 1-1 with a 4-0 victory over visiting Ames in the Crosstown Invitational on Saturday. "Our bodies were tired, but we came out wanting to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop marathon shootout to Dallas Center-Grimes, then rout Ames

‘We were exhausted’: Jaguars split pair of shootouts at Iowa City West Invitational

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The players on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team got some much-needed rest on Sunday. The Jaguars went 1-2 in the Iowa City West Invitational on Friday and Saturday, completing a grueling stretch of four games in 48 hours that began with Thursday's 4-3 loss at Urbandale. "We were exhausted," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, whose team is now 1-3 … [Read more...] about ‘We were exhausted’: Jaguars split pair of shootouts at Iowa City West Invitational