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Ankeny’s Adamson to play for Ellsworth, while Sandvig commits to NIACC

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Ankeny baseball players Brock Adamson and Ben Sandvig have both elected to continue their careers at the junior college level. Adamson, a lefthanded pitcher, is headed to Ellsworth Community College. Sandvig, an outfielder, will play for North Iowa Area Community College. Both seniors announced their verbal commitments via Twitter on Thursday. "I … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Adamson to play for Ellsworth, while Sandvig commits to NIACC

With a chip on their shoulder, Hawkettes seek another top-10 finish at state

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team is seeking a ninth consecutive top-10 finish at the state meet. It won't be easy, however, as the sixth-ranked Hawkettes are projected to finish in 11th place based on where their qualifiers would finish according to their seedings. The state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at the Marshalltown YMCA, beginning with … [Read more...] about With a chip on their shoulder, Hawkettes seek another top-10 finish at state

‘What I liked was just the overall vibe’: Ankeny’s Aguirre to play for Morningside

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Ankeny senior Alex Aguirre has verbally committed to play basketball next year at Morningside University. Aguirre said he picked the Mustangs after looking at other schools such as Briar Cliff, DMACC, Iowa Lakes, Central College and Upper Iowa. "What I liked about Morningside was just the overall vibe that I got as soon as I stepped on campus," said … [Read more...] about ‘What I liked was just the overall vibe’: Ankeny’s Aguirre to play for Morningside

Ankeny’s Lindaman, Centennial’s Cogdill named At Large Coaches of the Year

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Ankeny boys' cross country coach Jon Lindaman and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country coach Eric Cogdill have been named At Large Coaches of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. The IATC names a State Coach of the Year along with five At Large Coaches of the Year in each class. State champion coaches Tim Ives of the Dowling Catholic boys' … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lindaman, Centennial’s Cogdill named At Large Coaches of the Year

Ex-Ankeny star Bayless shines in Division I debut as Niagara falls at Maryland

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Former Ankeny basketball standout Braxton Bayless made an impressive debut for Niagara. The junior guard scored a team-high 14 points in the Purple Eagles' 71-49 loss at Maryland in their season opener on Monday. He also had a team-high six rebounds and six assists. Bayless made a buzzer-beating jumper at the end of the first half to cut the Terps' … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Bayless shines in Division I debut as Niagara falls at Maryland

Ankeny volleyball trio, Centennial’s Pratt named to CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny volleyball team placed three players on the CIML Conference first team and had seven players recognized overall by the coaches in the new nine-team league. Ankeny Centennial, meanwhile, led the second team with three selections and had six players honored altogether. The Hawkettes placed senior setter Jesa Wallace, junior outside hitter … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball trio, Centennial’s Pratt named to CIML Conference first team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carley Craighead, Ankeny Christian volleyball

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Sophomore outside hitter Carley Craighead helped the Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team to the Class 1A state title last week at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The seventh-ranked Eagles won their last 18 matches and finished with a 39-3 record. Craighead pounded 20 kills as ACA outlasted No. 4 Gladbrook-Reinbeck in five sets in Thursday's championship … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carley Craighead, Ankeny Christian volleyball

Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at regional meet, qualify for state in every event

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has qualified for the state meet in every event. The Hawkettes placed second in a regional meet on Saturday at Summit Middle School in Johnston. The host Dragons won the 10-team meet with 492 points, finishing 47 points ahead of Ankeny. "We had a lot of good swims," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "I was really proud of … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at regional meet, qualify for state in every event

Johnston pulls off upset, prevents Hawks from making 3rd straight trip to Dome

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The Class 5A semifinals of the high school football playoffs will feature an all-CIML Final Four, marking the first time since 1972 that eastern Iowa does not have a semifinal representative in the largest class. Unfortunately, third-ranked Ankeny won't be making another trip to the UNI-Dome. The Hawks were denied a third consecutive appearance in the … [Read more...] about Johnston pulls off upset, prevents Hawks from making 3rd straight trip to Dome

A COMEBACK FOR THE AGES: Eagles rally for 5-set win, claim ACA’s first crown

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The Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball squad was expected to contend for the school's first state championship in any team sport in the next couple of years. The young Eagles decided that they didn't want to wait to make some history. Seventh-ranked ACA, which starts five sophomores, used a miraculous rally to defeat No. 4 Gladbrook-Reinbeck in the … [Read more...] about A COMEBACK FOR THE AGES: Eagles rally for 5-set win, claim ACA’s first crown

Ankeny divers Kolars, Boehlert survive tough regional meet, advance to state

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Ankeny divers Hannah Kolars and Lydia Boehlert have both qualified for the state meet. Kolars placed fourth in a regional meet on Thursday at Summit Middle School in Johnston. She posted a score of 449.05 points. Boehlert finished seventh with 415.65 points. Seven of the top 15 state qualifiers competed at the Johnston meet. Abby Tollefson of … [Read more...] about Ankeny divers Kolars, Boehlert survive tough regional meet, advance to state

‘It was a relief to make the decision’: Pratt commits to Minnesota State-Mankato

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The Pratt household in Ankeny has been a busy place in recent months with a pair of high school athletes attracting the attention of college coaches. Some of that activity may slow down a little bit now. Ankeny Centennial senior Easton Pratt has verbally committed to play baseball at Minnesota State-Mankato. He announced his decision via Twitter on … [Read more...] about ‘It was a relief to make the decision’: Pratt commits to Minnesota State-Mankato

Centennial sophomore Pratt named to Class 5A all-tournament team

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Sophomore middle hitter Jaeden Pratt of Ankeny Centennial has been named to the Class 5A all-tournament team at the state volleyball tournament in Coralville. Pratt helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars reach the Class 5A semifinals at Xtream Arena. She had 12 kills, seven blocks and two aces in a five-set victory over No. 4 Dowling Catholic in Monday's … [Read more...] about Centennial sophomore Pratt named to Class 5A all-tournament team

Eagles pull off stunning upset, will play for school’s 1st state title in any sport

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A stunning upset has put Ankeny Christian Academy on the brink of its first state championship in any team sport. The seventh-ranked Eagles advanced to the Class 1A final at the state volleyball tournament with a 25-10, 25-19, 25-22 victory over No. 1 Springville in Wednesday's semifinals at Xtream Arena in Coralville. It was the 17th consecutive win … [Read more...] about Eagles pull off stunning upset, will play for school’s 1st state title in any sport

‘I’m super proud of the girls’: Jaguars fall short against Hartman, No. 1 I.C. Liberty

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A balanced offensive attack wasn't enough for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team against Iowa City Liberty star Cassidy Hartman. Hartman pounded 22 kills and also had 15 digs to lead the top-ranked Lightning to a 25-21, 25-19, 18-25, 25-22 victory over No. 6 Centennial in a Class 5A semifinal on Wednesday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. "She has a … [Read more...] about ‘I’m super proud of the girls’: Jaguars fall short against Hartman, No. 1 I.C. Liberty

WreckEm: Ankeny’s Johnson verbally commits to play softball at Texas Tech

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Junior Cassie Johnson of Ankeny has verbally committed to play softball at Texas Tech. Johnson announced her decision via Twitter earlier this week. "RAIDER NATION, I'M COMING FOR YOU!! #WreckEm" she tweeted. Johnson plays for the Iowa Premier Fastpitch travel club. She is a power-hitting catcher. "I talked to a lot of great schools, but Texas … [Read more...] about WreckEm: Ankeny’s Johnson verbally commits to play softball at Texas Tech

Eagles rout Don Bosco in tourney debut, will play No. 1 Springville in 1A semifinals

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Ankeny Christian Academy's state volleyball tournament debut was a smashing success. The seventh-ranked Eagles got off to a fast start and never looked back in a Class 1A quarterfinal against No. 8 Don Bosco on Tuesday night. They rolled to a 25-16, 25-23, 25-14 victory at Xtream Arena in Coralville. "It was crazy," said ACA setter Katie Quick. "It's … [Read more...] about Eagles rout Don Bosco in tourney debut, will play No. 1 Springville in 1A semifinals

Ankeny senior Wehde suffers broken leg, will miss entire boys’ basketball season

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team will be missing one of its top players this winter. Senior wing Karson Wehde has suffered a season-ending injury before the Hawks even started practicing. "On Thursday night at open gym I broke the tibia and fibula in my leg," said Wehde. "I had surgery Friday morning, and I'll be out for the whole season." Wehde … [Read more...] about Ankeny senior Wehde suffers broken leg, will miss entire boys’ basketball season