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‘We won’t let one bad game define us’: Hawkettes rebound to beat S.E. Polk

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown did not want to postpone Tuesday's game against visiting Southeast Polk. "I know a lot of the schools in the area cancelled their games because of the weather, but it turned out to be a decent evening," said Brown. "It was a little breezy, but we were happy to get the game in and to get the win against a top-10 … [Read more...] about ‘We won’t let one bad game define us’: Hawkettes rebound to beat S.E. Polk

No. 3 Ankeny boys find some energy in 2nd half, beat S.E. Polk on Benge’s goal

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After earning a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A in the inaugural rankings by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, the Ankeny boys' soccer team lived up to that lofty status with a 2-1 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. "I think we were a bit surprised to be as high as we were in the rankings, but it shows how the boys have been playing this spring," … [Read more...] about No. 3 Ankeny boys find some energy in 2nd half, beat S.E. Polk on Benge’s goal

Centennial girls improve record to 3-1 with 11-0 victory over North Polk

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The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting North Polk in a non-conference meet on Monday. The Jaguars won 10 of the 11 matches in straight sets. The only match that went to a third-set supertiebreaker came at No. 5 doubles, where Centennial's Kalyani Bhat and Anna Brosnahan rallied from a one-set deficit … [Read more...] about Centennial girls improve record to 3-1 with 11-0 victory over North Polk

‘The girls got a wake-up call’: Hawkettes dominate but lose at Cedar Falls, 1-0

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On paper, the Cedar Falls girls' soccer team didn't appear to be a dangerous side heading into Monday's non-conference matchup against visiting Ankeny. The Tigers had been outscored, 8-2, while losing three of their first four games. Fourth-ranked Ankeny, meanwhile, was riding a four-game winning streak, including a victory over defending Class 3A state … [Read more...] about ‘The girls got a wake-up call’: Hawkettes dominate but lose at Cedar Falls, 1-0

‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite

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The Ankeny girls' golf squad placed 16th among 17 teams in the Lamson Invitational on Monday at Willow Creek Golf Course. The Hawkettes posted a score of 420. "It was great to finally have a nice day to play golf," said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "Our team score was not our best of the season, but we did see some great individual improvements." Ames … [Read more...] about ‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ara Lofgren, Centennial girls’ tennis

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Senior Ara Lofgren has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to a 2-1 record. The Jaguars own victories over Urbandale and Valley. Lofgren posted an 8-2 mark at No. 5 singles as a junior. She teamed up with Jenna Benkufsky to qualify for the Class 2A state tournament in doubles. Here is some inside info on Lofgren: How is the season going … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ara Lofgren, Centennial girls’ tennis

‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

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The Ankeny boys' track team took advantage of the favorable conditions to run an historic race on Saturday. The 4x200 relay team of Logan Fairchild, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson blazed to a record-setting victory in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks posted a time of 1:26.12, the fastest clocking in state … [Read more...] about ‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

Hawkettes win Duncan 4×400 relay, meet Drake Relays standard in 2 other relays

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After playing in a girls' soccer game on Friday night at Cedar Rapids Prairie, Ankeny runner Alli Macke didn't have much time to get ready for the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The dual-sport athlete anchored the Hawkettes to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in the morning, then later anchored her team to a victory … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win Duncan 4×400 relay, meet Drake Relays standard in 2 other relays

Jaguars dominate Omaha South, then drop 1-0 decision to C.B. Lewis Central

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It was a rollercoaster weekend for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. Centennial played two games in the Council Bluffs Lewis Central Invitational and came away with a split. After posting an impressive 4-0 victory over Omaha (Neb.) South on Friday night, the Jaguars dropped a 1-0 decision to unbeaten Lewis Central on Saturday. "We're Dr. Jekyll … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Omaha South, then drop 1-0 decision to C.B. Lewis Central

Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team won two of three games in the Valley Invitational this weekend, capped off by a 1-0 victory over Ames on Saturday afternoon. Landon Benge scored the game's only goal in the first half, his team-leading sixth of the season. He was assisted by Andrew Loder. "We got an early goal from Landon, and it was another clean sheet for … [Read more...] about Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team is hoping to be at full strength this week. The Hawks placed third among four squads in the Johnston Invitational on Saturday, even though they were still missing their top two singles players. Ankeny was led by the duo of Grady Schlosser and Treyton Riesberg, who won the No. 2 doubles flight. "It went pretty well," said … [Read more...] about No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston

‘I was proud of our entire lineup’: Jaguars win rematch against Valley girls

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In a matchup of two squads that reached the semifinals of the Class 2A state team tournament last season, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team edged visiting Valley, 6-5, in a CIML Conference meet on Friday. The Jaguars won four of the five doubles matches to improve to 2-1 in the conference and overall. Valley's records dropped to 1-2 and 2-3. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I was proud of our entire lineup’: Jaguars win rematch against Valley girls

1:26.12! Hawks set new all-time Iowa best in 4×200 relay at Jim Duncan Invitational

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The ceiling for the Ankeny boys' track team might have to be raised. The Hawks set a new all-time Iowa best in the 4x200 relay during the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The foursome of Logan Fairchild, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson posted a time of 1:26.12. "We knew what the record was, and we were definitely … [Read more...] about 1:26.12! Hawks set new all-time Iowa best in 4×200 relay at Jim Duncan Invitational

‘It was a good team win’: Jaguars shut down Iowa City West for 2-0 victory

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A pair of early goals proved to be more than enough for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars scored twice in the first 15 minutes and never allowed a shot on goal in a 2-0 victory over No. 14 Iowa City West in a non-conference game on Friday at Centennial. "I thought tonight was a show of team strength," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good team win’: Jaguars shut down Iowa City West for 2-0 victory

‘This young group is improving’: No. 4 Hawkettes roll to 7-1 win at C.R. Prairie

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Emma Gott and Alli Macke each scored a pair of goals to lead the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 7-1 victory at Cedar Rapids Prairie in a non-conference game on Friday. The Hawkettes built a 4-0 halftime lead and cruised to the win, raising their overall record to 4-1. Prairie dropped to 2-3. "We were happy to get all 20 varsity girls … [Read more...] about ‘This young group is improving’: No. 4 Hawkettes roll to 7-1 win at C.R. Prairie

Centennial’s Hiney to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake

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Ankeny Centennial senior Nick Hiney has signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. Hiney is in his third season as a varsity regular for the Jaguars. He has helped the team to a 1-2 record this year, including a 1-1 mark in the CIML Conference. "I looked at a lot of schools in the (American Rivers Conference) like … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Hiney to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake

Ankeny golfers battle gusty winds, place 3rd in triangular meet at Otter Creek

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The conditions were far from ideal for the Ankeny girls' golf team's home opener on Thursday. The Hawkettes battled gusty winds and cold temperatures while hosting a CIML Conference triangular meet at Otter Creek. They finished third overall with a 217 total. Waukee Northwest easily won the meet with a 174. Waukee shot a 196 to place … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers battle gusty winds, place 3rd in triangular meet at Otter Creek

Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational

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Aided by four first-place finishes, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track squad earned runner-up honors among eight teams in the ADM Tiger Invitational on Thursday at Adel. The host Tigers won the meet with 194 points. Centennial finished with 113.5 points. Lawson Langford and Max Snyder each ran on a pair of winning relays. They teamed up with Braeden … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational

‘It’s not really that big of a surprise’: Ankeny girls suffer 5-4 loss at North Polk

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It was a meet that could have gone either way. In the end, the Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 5-4 decision at North Polk in a non-conference battle on Thursday. The meet was played under cold and blustery conditions. "It would be easy to try to blame the circumstances as it was one of the worst nights condition-wise I’ve ever seen," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not really that big of a surprise’: Ankeny girls suffer 5-4 loss at North Polk