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‘Our girls came prepared’: Jaguars win title in heat, while Ankeny boys place 3rd

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The conditions were brutal for the 58th Kirk Schmaltz Invitational cross country meet on Thursday in Ames. The 90-degree temperatures and high humidity didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial girls' team, though. The top-ranked Jaguars easily won the team title on the Iowa State course with 57 points, finishing 23 points ahead of No. 2 Waukee … [Read more...] about ‘Our girls came prepared’: Jaguars win title in heat, while Ankeny boys place 3rd

Ankeny swimmers dominate Grinnell Quadrangular for second straight year

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team dominated the Grinnell Quadrangular on Thursday for the second year in a row. Ankeny won six events and racked up 405 points, 172 more than runner-up Newton. Grinnell was third with 214 points, followed by Indianola with 118. "We had a good meet!" said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads, whose team is now 3-1 on the season. "It … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers dominate Grinnell Quadrangular for second straight year

Centennial girls’ team tumbles to Valley, while Hawkettes suffer loss at Johnston

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Thursday was a rough day on the tennis courts for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' teams. The Jaguars dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley at the Prairie Ridge courts. In another CIML Conference matchup, the Hawkettes traveled to Johnston and suffered an 11-0 loss. "It was a hot night on the tennis courts, but the girls competed hard … [Read more...] about Centennial girls’ team tumbles to Valley, while Hawkettes suffer loss at Johnston

Ankeny Christian takes over top spot in Class 1A volleyball rankings from IGHSAU

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After winning the Albia Invitational on Saturday, Ankeny Christian Academy is the new No. 1 volleyball team in Class 1A in the latest rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Eagles (7-1), who were fourth in the preseason rankings, swept all five of their opponents at the tournament, winning 10 consecutive sets. They then followed … [Read more...] about Ankeny Christian takes over top spot in Class 1A volleyball rankings from IGHSAU

‘Every player competed for 18 holes’: Jags place 3rd, Hawks take 5th at Ankeny Invite

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The ceiling for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team might have to be raised. The Jaguars posted a season-best score of 294 to place third among 11 teams in the Ankeny Invitational on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Coach Andrew Reedy's team shot below 300 for the first time in six meets this season. "It was probably the most complete … [Read more...] about ‘Every player competed for 18 holes’: Jags place 3rd, Hawks take 5th at Ankeny Invite

Ellison records 500th career kill as Ankeny sweeps Rams in CIML Conference opener

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There are no remaining unbeaten volleyball teams in the CIML Conference. Third-ranked Ankeny traveled to Pleasant Hill on Tuesday for its league opener and handed unranked Southeast Polk a 25-13, 25-13, 25-21 loss. The Rams had gotten off to a 4-0 start, but those wins came against opponents with a combined record of 5-16. "I'm really proud of how … [Read more...] about Ellison records 500th career kill as Ankeny sweeps Rams in CIML Conference opener

No. 5 Dowling Catholic girls outlast Jags in 5 sets, despite frosh VanBruggen’s 17 kills

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team had a chance to pull out a huge home victory to open CIML Conference play and the opportunity just slipped away. The Class 5A preseason No. 10 Jaguars held a 2-1 set lead over No. 5 Dowling Catholic before the Maroons pulled out the fourth set and then used a big run in set five to earn … [Read more...] about No. 5 Dowling Catholic girls outlast Jags in 5 sets, despite frosh VanBruggen’s 17 kills

Ankeny girls’ tennis team falls to Waukee, will travel Thursday to play at Johnston

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny girls' tennis team had to deal with some sweltering conditions at the Prairie Ridge courts. After dropping an 11-0 decision to Urbandale on Monday, the Hawkettes hosted another CIML Conference opponent on Tuesday. This time, Waukee came away with a 9-2 victory. The Warriors improved to 2-4 in the league and 6-6 … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ tennis team falls to Waukee, will travel Thursday to play at Johnston

‘We will only get better from here’: Ankeny swimmers drop season opener to Wolves

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team got wins from two of its newcomers during a season-opening dual meet against Waukee Northwest on Tuesday. Holland Villhauer won the 100 butterfly in a time of 1:03.57, while fellow freshman Rowen Hutzell captured the 100 breaststroke in 1:15.32. It wasn't enough, though, as the Wolves posted a 106-80 victory at the Waukee … [Read more...] about ‘We will only get better from here’: Ankeny swimmers drop season opener to Wolves

Centennial golfers place 5th, Hawks finish 8th in 16-team field at Fort Dodge Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team made a lot of progress on Tuesday. Crosstown rival Ankeny, however, seems to be in a rut. The Jaguars placed fifth among 16 teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational. They posted a 301 total on the Fort Dodge Country Club course for the second straight year. "It was a big step in the right direction," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th, Hawks finish 8th in 16-team field at Fort Dodge Invite

‘The girls battled in the heat’: Hawkettes begin busy week with loss to Urbandale

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team began a busy week with an 11-0 loss to visiting Urbandale on Monday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The J-Hawks improved to 2-3 in the CIML Conference and 6-4 overall. Ankeny's records dropped to 1-4 and 3-5. "The girls battled in the heat," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "With each match our team is gaining valuable match … [Read more...] about ‘The girls battled in the heat’: Hawkettes begin busy week with loss to Urbandale