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Jaguars look to end losing streak against surging Ankeny volleyball team

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What's at stake when the Ankeny volleyball team travels across town to face Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday night? Well, mostly it's pride. And bragging rights. Both teams enter the match with 2-1 records in the CIML Central Conference. Seventh-ranked Dowling Catholic leads the league with a 3-0 mark and can wrap up the conference title with wins over … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to end losing streak against surging Ankeny volleyball team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Hunter Johnson, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Ankeny junior Hunter Johnson carded a 77 to place seventh in the CIML Central Conference boys' golf meet on Thursday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. He helped the Hawks to a fourth-place finish. Johnson currently leads his team with a 38.53 average for nine holes. He ranks 14th in the state. Here is some inside info on Johnson: Were you happy with … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Hunter Johnson, Ankeny boys’ golf

‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

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When Ankeny Centennial's Connor Page lined up for a game-winning field goal with 3 seconds left on Friday at Southeast Polk, the Rams tried to freeze the Jaguars' place-kicker by calling a timeout. But Page has been in this situation before. The 150-pound senior kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to give the sixth-ranked Jaguars a 20-17 … [Read more...] about ‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

Hawks place 8th, Hawkettes finish 9th at muddy S.E. Polk Invitational

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Thursday's Southeast Polk Invitational cross country meet was held despite wet conditions and cool temperatures. The muddy course forced the cancellation of the junior varsity races, but each varsity team was allowed to enter up to 10 runners. The Ankeny boys' squad placed eighth in the 14-team field with 200 points. The Ankeny girls' team finished ninth … [Read more...] about Hawks place 8th, Hawkettes finish 9th at muddy S.E. Polk Invitational

Hawkettes set season-high in power points despite loss at No. 2 Dowling

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A long week for the Ankeny girls' swimming team came to an end on Thursday with a 108-78 loss at Dowling Catholic in a showdown between two of the state's top squads. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes were forced out of their home pool at Trail Point Aquatics Center earlier this week, due to some cloudiness in the pool. They temporarily moved their practices to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes set season-high in power points despite loss at No. 2 Dowling

Winkel wins playoff to earn medalist honors at Central Conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial golfer Jack Winkel has struggled at times over the last couple of weeks. On Thursday, the sophomore found his game at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Winkel shot a 74 and then won a two-hole playoff against Jake Calhoun of Dowling Catholic to earn medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference meet. He led the Jaguars to a third-place … [Read more...] about Winkel wins playoff to earn medalist honors at Central Conference meet

Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial cross country teams faced some strong competition on Tuesday at the Iowa City West Invitational. The Jaguars were also in a race against Mother Nature. The meet schedule was rearranged in an effort to get both varsity races in before some bad weather was expected to hit the Iowa City area. That strategy was only partly … [Read more...] about Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

Gibson to make first bet at Wild Rose sportsbook in Jefferson

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Ankeny native Dennis Gibson will place the first official bet at the state-of-the-art sportsbook at Wild Rose Casino & Resort in Jefferson on Thursday. DraftKings and Wild Rose will be unveiling its sportsbook with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Wild Rose is located at 777 Wild Rose Road in Jefferson. Gibson, an Iowa State Hall of Famer who … [Read more...] about Gibson to make first bet at Wild Rose sportsbook in Jefferson

Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

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It didn't matter which player Ankeny volleyball coach Dave Whims put on the court Tuesday night. The Hawkettes continued to sizzle. Fourth-ranked Ankeny dominated the opening set and went on to sweep visiting Ames, 25-6, 25-11, 25-9, in a CIML Central Conference match. The Hawkettes improved to 2-1 in the league and 27-5 overall, while Ames' records … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

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With a big match coming up against its crosstown rival, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is searching for some answers. The ninth-ranked Jaguars suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday, dropping a 25-19, 25-15, 25-15 decision at No. 5 Dowling Catholic in a showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference. The Maroons improved to 3-0 … [Read more...] about ‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

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Sophomore running back Colin Kadolph has helped the Ankeny football team to a 2-3 record. Kadolph took over the starting spot in Week 3 and immediately became a key contributor for the Hawks. He ran 13 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in his team's 28-27 loss at Cedar Falls on Sept. 13. Kadolph then had a huge game in the Hawks' 28-14 victory over … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team played without one of its most consistent players on Monday. Senior Logan Kinch, who had posted the team's top score at five of the previous seven meets, became ill and was forced to withdraw from a dual meet against Dowling Catholic at The Legacy Golf Club. With only five players competing, Centennial's margin for … [Read more...] about Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

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The last week of September has been a good one for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The third-ranked Hawks shot a 302 to win the Roughrider Invitational on Monday at Waveland Golf Course. No. 9 Ottumwa placed second in the six-team field with a 306. Ankeny has captured three invitational titles this season--all in the last eight days. The Hawks won the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic

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A long trip to Lawrence, Kan., proved to be beneficial for the Ankeny cross country teams. Both the boys' and girls' squads competed in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at the University of Kansas. Ankeny was one of 45 boys' teams participating in the Crimson Division, while the Hawkettes were among the 38 girls' squads in the field. "Our … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

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Junior Madeleine Murphy placed 87th in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at Lawrence (Kan.), helping the Ankeny girls' cross country team to an 11th-place finish among 38 squads in the Crimson Division. She posted a time of 21 minutes 46 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy is also a starting outfielder on the Ankeny softball team. She batted .345 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad traveled to Omaha on Saturday to play two of the best teams in the Midwest. The road trip resulted in a pair of losses for the Jaguars. Centennial, the No. 9 team in Class 5A, began the day with a 25-17, 25-21, 25-15 loss to St. Teresa's Academy of Kansas City (Mo.). The Jaguars then dropped a 25-21, 25-17, … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

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While preparing for Saturday's game against Loras College, Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins recognized a familiar name--Riley Larson--in the Duhawks' secondary. "I saw the scouting sheet and I'm like, 'Yeah, I know that guy. I've played against him a lot,'" Hawkins said. "It's probably five or six games now, so it's always fun." The rivalry … [Read more...] about Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup