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ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team hadn't defeated an opponent from Waukee since the 2012-13 season. That streak is now over. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes closed the game with a 13-6 run to defeat No. 10 Waukee Northwest, 44-41, in the first-ever meeting between the two schools on Friday at Ankeny. "That was a big one," said Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly. … [Read more...] about ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place

Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to victory over Marshalltown

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A day off on Wednesday proved to be somewhat of a blessing in disguise for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. With some unexpected rest, the sixth-ranked Hawks won 10 of the 11 events and easily defeated No. 14 Marshalltown, 120-50, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "Mother Nature definitely altered my plans … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to victory over Marshalltown

Jaguars rack up 13 3-pointers, 24 assists and 89 points in rout over Mason City

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Just two nights after giving up 92 points in a loss at Johnston, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team found itself on the better end of a scoring spree. The Jaguars made 13-of-21 3-point attempts and rolled to an 89-47 victory at Mason City in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Thursday. "It was a great road win and a nice bounce-back win," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars rack up 13 3-pointers, 24 assists and 89 points in rout over Mason City

Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team cruised to a 48-21 victory at Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars got pins from 11th-ranked Carter Bennett at 138 pounds and Logan Song at 170. Cael Hron at 126, Drew Dunn at 145 and No. 5 Carter Cahill at 160 each won by a technical fall, while heavyweight Will Adams posted a 7-6 … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

‘We came through at the end’: Strong 4th quarter lifts Jaguars past Mason City

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After a long bus ride to Mason City, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team didn't play its best game on Thursday night. But it was good enough for the win. The fifth-ranked Jaguars outscored Mason City in the fourth quarter, 16-6, to post a 39-31 victory in a CIML Iowa Conference contest. "It was a close game," said Centennial coach Scott … [Read more...] about ‘We came through at the end’: Strong 4th quarter lifts Jaguars past Mason City

Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest

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The Ankeny wrestling coaches devised a strategy to knock off Waukee Northwest in a matchup of two of the state's top teams. It paid off with a 42-38 victory on Thursday at Northwest. "The kids wrestled hard," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "It was really (assistant coach) Austin Anderson's idea to bump some of our guys up a weight. That was the only … [Read more...] about Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest

Ankeny pitcher Dunwoody commits to play for Simpson College

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Ankeny pitcher Easton Dunwoody has committed to play baseball for Simpson College next year. Dunwoody said he picked the Storm over a few other schools. "I looked at Grand View, Buena Vista and Northwestern--NAIA schools mainly--but was mostly talking to Grand View and Simpson," said Dunwoody. "With Simpson, I just felt a sort of at home feeling and … [Read more...] about Ankeny pitcher Dunwoody commits to play for Simpson College

‘When I went to Kearney, it felt like home’: Stephens to play volleyball for Lopers

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It took awhile, but Lexi Stephens finally found the college that was the right fit for her. Ankeny's senior libero has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next year at Nebraska-Kearney, an NCAA Division II program. "When I went to Kearney and met the team, it felt like home," said Stephens. "They welcomed me and made me feel extremely … [Read more...] about ‘When I went to Kearney, it felt like home’: Stephens to play volleyball for Lopers

No. 3 Johnston boys erupt for 58 points in 2nd half to thwart Jaguars’ upset bid

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A 92-71 loss at Johnston on Tuesday night left Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana shaking his head. "I've coached a long time," Fontana said. "We had four guys in double figures and a fifth with nine points, we make more free throws than they attempt, we hit 10 3-pointers, and we get beat by 21 (points)." Third-ranked Johnston (4-1), … [Read more...] about No. 3 Johnston boys erupt for 58 points in 2nd half to thwart Jaguars’ upset bid

Ankeny bowling teams fall to Fort Dodge, won’t compete again until Jan. 10

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The Ankeny bowling teams traveled to Fort Dodge on Tuesday for their CIML Iowa Conference opener at the Family Bowling Center. The host Dodgers came away with a sweep, winning the boys' meet by a score of 2,889 to 2,404 and the girls' meet by a score of 2,516 to 1,424. The Hawks are now 1-3 on the season, while the Hawkettes dropped to 0-4. Both Fort … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams fall to Fort Dodge, won’t compete again until Jan. 10

BALANCED ATTACK: 5 Ankeny players score in double figures in win over Rails

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There was no letdown for the Ankeny boys' basketball team following an emotional victory on Monday. The Hawks had five players in double figures and defeated visiting Des Moines Lincoln, 79-56, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. They improved to 4-1 on the season with their fourth straight win, while the Railsplitters dropped to 2-3. "I was proud of … [Read more...] about BALANCED ATTACK: 5 Ankeny players score in double figures in win over Rails

‘We were right there with them’: Jaguars falter in final 2 minutes at No. 1 Johnston

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For nearly 30 minutes, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team went toe-to-toe with the state's No. 1 squad. It was the final 120 seconds, though, that proved to be a different story. Johnston used a late 10-0 run to defeat the No. 5 Jaguars, 48-39, in a non-conference game on Tuesday at the Dragons' gym. "I thought we competed really hard, and … [Read more...] about ‘We were right there with them’: Jaguars falter in final 2 minutes at No. 1 Johnston

Hawkettes romp past Lincoln for most lopsided victory ever under McAnelly

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It's been a season of milestones thus far for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. On Dec. 7, the Hawkettes defeated then-No. 6 Valley to knock off their highest-ranked opponent under coach Dru McAnelly. Then, on Friday, Ankeny rolled to an 87-29 victory over Marshalltown. The 58-point margin matched the team's largest ever under McAnelly. Following a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes romp past Lincoln for most lopsided victory ever under McAnelly

Hawks shut down former teammate Drea, Indianola for 72-60 road victory

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Indianola guard Brayden Drea was excited to play against his former teammates on Monday night. The Ankeny boys' basketball players relished that same opportunity. Lio Aguirre scored 20 points, Carson Johnson added 19, and the Hawks led from start to finish in a 72-60 victory at Indianola in a non-conference game. "It was fun," said Ankeny guard Ryan … [Read more...] about Hawks shut down former teammate Drea, Indianola for 72-60 road victory

‘It was too big of a difference’: Slow start dooms Hawkettes in loss at Indianola

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team was coming off one of the best shooting displays in school history. The Hawkettes were unable to duplicate that performance on Monday. Ankeny shot just 34.6 percent from the field (18-of-52) and suffered a 54-47 loss at Indianola, the No. 5 team in Class 4A. The non-conference defeat snapped a four-game winning streak … [Read more...] about ‘It was too big of a difference’: Slow start dooms Hawkettes in loss at Indianola

A TWO-WAY STREET: Centennial senior to play basketball, soccer at Simpson

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Ankeny Centennial senior Elle Street wanted to play basketball in college. She also wanted to play soccer. Luckily for her, she didn't have to make a choice. Street has verbally committed to play both sports for Simpson College next year. She announced her decision via Twitter on Monday. "I mainly kept my options open so I was looking at just … [Read more...] about A TWO-WAY STREET: Centennial senior to play basketball, soccer at Simpson

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Dunn, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Senior Drew Dunn is one of six returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He posted a 20-17 record last year at 132 pounds. Dunn, who was 10th at 145 in the Class 3A preseason rankings by IAWrestle.com, has helped his team to a 5-0 dual mark this season. The Jaguars won the Centennial Duals on Saturday for the fifth straight … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Dunn, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Anderson, Hansen claim titles, lead Hawk wrestlers to runner-up finish at Johnston

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Trever Anderson and Ben Hansen each won an individual title to lead the Ankeny wrestling team to a runner-up finish in the Frank Baltzley Invitational on Saturday at Johnston. JJ Maihan and Will Hinrichs each placed second at their respective weights for the seventh-ranked Hawks, who racked up 195 points to finish 10.5 points ahead of third-place … [Read more...] about Anderson, Hansen claim titles, lead Hawk wrestlers to runner-up finish at Johnston