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Hawkettes top Valley, complete perfect run through CIML Conference

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The transition into the CIML Conference worked out perfectly this season for the Ankeny volleyball team. The second-ranked Hawkettes completed a perfect run through the league schedule with a four-set victory on Tuesday at No. 9 Valley. They posted a 25-17, 20-25, 25-19, 25-20 triumph to extend their winning streak to 15 matches. Ankeny, which had … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Valley, complete perfect run through CIML Conference

‘We just kept fighting’: Winkel, Jaguars hold off Waukee NW on Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team let two match points slip away during Tuesday's battle against visiting Waukee Northwest. Delainey Winkel made sure that the Jaguars didn't waste their next opportunity to close out the match. Winkel pounded a kill to break a 24-24 tie in the fourth set, then delivered an ace to give fifth-ranked Centennial a … [Read more...] about ‘We just kept fighting’: Winkel, Jaguars hold off Waukee NW on Senior Night

Ankeny swimmers win 9 of 12 events, roll past S.E. Polk in their final dual meet

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team closed out its dual-meet season with a 128-58 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes won nine of the 12 events, including all three relays. They finished with records of 1-4 in the CIML Conference and 3-5 overall. "It was a good win," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "As a whole, it was a mixed … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 9 of 12 events, roll past S.E. Polk in their final dual meet

‘Thanks for a great ride!’: Centennial boys’ golf coach Fee resigns from post

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Rick Fee wants to spend more time with his family. The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach resigned from his position, just two days after the season officially ended. "My time now needs to be with my wife and kids as they grow older," Fee said in a Facebook post on Monday. Fee has been a part of the Centennial program since it began in 2013. He … [Read more...] about ‘Thanks for a great ride!’: Centennial boys’ golf coach Fee resigns from post

‘I just knew this is where I wanted to go!’: Belzer to play softball at Rogers State

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Mariah Belzer of Ankeny Centennial has committed to play softball at Rogers State University, an NCAA Division II school in Claremore, Okla. Belzer, who plays for the Jaguars Elite club team, announced her decision on Twitter last week. "What I really liked about Rogers State was how nice the coaches and players were," said Belzer. "They were all very … [Read more...] about ‘I just knew this is where I wanted to go!’: Belzer to play softball at Rogers State

Hawkettes capture Bettendorf crown, extend winning streak to 14 matches

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The Ankeny volleyball team hasn't lost in the last month. The second-ranked Hawkettes cruised to the title of the Bettendorf Invitational on Saturday, winning all five of their matches without dropping a set. They have now won 14 consecutive matches. Ankeny, which hasn't lost since it fell to No. 4 Dowling Catholic in the championship match of the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes capture Bettendorf crown, extend winning streak to 14 matches

Jaguars’ winning streak ends as 2nd-half rally falls short vs. Waukee Northwest

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Friday's loss to visiting Waukee Northwest may not cost the Ankeny Centennial football team a Class 5A playoff berth. But the 20-14 setback could hurt the Jaguars' playoff seeding. Centennial entered the game with a No. 7 ranking in last week's RPI ratings by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Because of their strength of schedule, the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ winning streak ends as 2nd-half rally falls short vs. Waukee Northwest

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Paige Beason, Ankeny girls’ cross country

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Senior Paige Beason helped the 11th-ranked Ankeny girls' cross country team to a sixth-place finish among 24 squads in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Thursday at Lakeside Golf Course. Beason placed 37th in a field of 197 runners. She posted a time of 19 minutes 49 seconds in the 5k race. Here is some inside info on Beason: How is the season going … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Paige Beason, Ankeny girls’ cross country

Hawks romp to 72-0 victory at North, will host Waukee Northwest on Friday

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The Des Moines North football team got off to a 4-1 start, winning four games in a season for the first time since 2008. But the Polar Bears had not played an opponent like third-ranked Ankeny. The Hawks visited North on Friday and turned in a dominating performance, rolling to a 72-0 victory. They built a 51-0 halftime lead and cruised to the win, … [Read more...] about Hawks romp to 72-0 victory at North, will host Waukee Northwest on Friday

‘We reached a whole new level’: Jaguars top Mount Vernon, finish 4-1 at tourney

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is hoping to peak at the end of the season. The fifth-ranked Jaguars took another step toward reaching that goal with a strong performance on Saturday in the Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Centennial won all three of its matches during pool play, capped off by a 21-13, 21-6 victory over Mount … [Read more...] about ‘We reached a whole new level’: Jaguars top Mount Vernon, finish 4-1 at tourney

Hodapp looks ahead to next year after tying for 58th place in 4A state meet

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Ankeny sophomore Evan Hodapp enjoyed his first trip to the boys' Class 4A state golf meet. He's hoping to be back next year along with the rest of the Hawks. Hodapp carded a 36-hole total of 167 to tie for 58th place in the state meet on Friday and Saturday at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids. "I had a lot of ups and downs and would have liked … [Read more...] about Hodapp looks ahead to next year after tying for 58th place in 4A state meet

Jaguars win Fort Dodge Invite for their 5th victory; Hawks place 4th in boys’ race

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team earned its fifth victory of the season on Thursday--and it's probably the Jaguars' most impressive win yet. Fifth-ranked Centennial defeated 23 other teams to win the Fort Dodge Invitational at Lakeside Golf Course with 118 points. No. 6 Johnston placed second with 138 points, followed by No. 8 Ames with … [Read more...] about Jaguars win Fort Dodge Invite for their 5th victory; Hawks place 4th in boys’ race

Hawkettes clinch outright conference title; Jaguars bounce back with win

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While waiting for the regional pairings to be announced on Friday, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams both posted impressive sweeps in CIML Conference play on Thursday. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-14, 25-13, 25-13 win at No. 10 Urbandale. They improved to 7-0 in the conference and 27-4 overall with their ninth straight … [Read more...] about Hawkettes clinch outright conference title; Jaguars bounce back with win

Ankeny swimmers roll past Indianola for 124-56 victory in non-conference dual

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team got a much-needed win on Thursday. Coming off a grueling stretch of dual meets in the CIML Conference, the sixth-ranked Hawkettes dominated a non-conference matchup against Indianola at the Wellmark YMCA, winning every event en route to a 124-56 victory. Ankeny raised its overall mark to 2-5. "It was a lot of fun to … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers roll past Indianola for 124-56 victory in non-conference dual

‘I’m super excited to play with her again’: Ankeny’s Miller to join Fulk at Indian Hills

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Two of the standouts on the 2022 Ankeny softball team will be reunited at Indian Hills Community College in the fall of 2023. Outfielder Eva Fulk is currently on the Warriors' roster after graduating from Ankeny last spring. She initially committed to join Northern Iowa's women's track and field program before deciding to play softball instead. Now, … [Read more...] about ‘I’m super excited to play with her again’: Ankeny’s Miller to join Fulk at Indian Hills

On Senior Night, Ankeny swimmers honor their 5 ‘phenomenal’ leaders

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The five seniors on the Ankeny girls' swimming team were honored during Tuesday's dual meet against visiting Johnston at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Lydia Boehlert, Hannah Kolars, Sydney Madetzke, Rachel Rolow and Caroline Walker were praised by Ankeny coach Justin Crouch for their efforts this season. "Senior Night always brings a lot of reflection … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Ankeny swimmers honor their 5 ‘phenomenal’ leaders

Wallace’s pep talk ignites No. 2 Ankeny to four-set victory over No. 5 Centennial

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When its crosstown rival started to take control of Tuesday's match, the Ankeny volleyball team turned to Jesa Wallace for a pep talk. The senior setter sparked the second-ranked Hawkettes to a four-set victory over No. 5 Ankeny Centennial. "Jesa gave us a little pep talk and told us that we need to focus in and play more together instead of separate, … [Read more...] about Wallace’s pep talk ignites No. 2 Ankeny to four-set victory over No. 5 Centennial

Hodapp advances to state meet, but Ankeny golfers miss qualifying by 1 shot

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Ankeny sophomore Evan Hodapp has qualified for the boys' Class 4A state golf meet this weekend at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids. Unfortunately, the rest of the Hawks came up just short of earning a trip as well. Ankeny placed fourth among 13 teams in a district meet on Tuesday at Bent Tree Golf Club in Council Bluffs. The 12th-ranked Hawks shot … [Read more...] about Hodapp advances to state meet, but Ankeny golfers miss qualifying by 1 shot