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Centennial punter Knief to sign letter of intent with St. Cloud State

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Ankeny Centennial senior Avery Knief has decided to follow in his sister's footsteps. Knief will sign a letter of intent on Wednesday to play football at St. Cloud State University next season. His sister, Kristine, is a junior on the St. Cloud State women's soccer team. "It'll help to have someone that will be within walking distance to help me if I … [Read more...] about Centennial punter Knief to sign letter of intent with St. Cloud State

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dillon Carlson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Dillon Carlson has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 10-6 record, including a 4-5 mark in the CIML Central Conference. He scored 12 points in the Hawks' 65-57 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic on Friday. Carlson is averaging 12.9 points per game. He leads the Hawks with 29 3-point goals, shooting 33.7 percent from behind the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dillon Carlson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to district crown

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Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch spent a lot of time on Saturday near the awards podium. The top-ranked Hawks won 10 of the 11 events and cruised to a district title at Southeast Polk, racking up 455 points. Marshalltown was a distant second in the eight-team field with 342 points. It was Ankeny's second consecutive district crown and its … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to district crown

Centennial girls avenge loss to Ames behind Sauer’s double-double

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Kenna Sauer had a sour taste in her mouth following Friday's game at Johnston. Less than 24 hours later, she had a chance to do something about it. The senior forward tied a season-high with 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 47-39 victory at No. 14 Ames on Saturday. "(Friday) … [Read more...] about Centennial girls avenge loss to Ames behind Sauer’s double-double

Ames boys knock off Jaguars to keep conference title hopes alive

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The shooting woes continued on Saturday for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. The Jaguars shot just 38.6 percent from the field (17-of-44) and dropped a 62-42 decision at Ames for their seventh consecutive loss. Their records fell to 2-7 in the CIML Central Conference and 4-12 overall. During its losing streak, Centennial has made just 40.6 … [Read more...] about Ames boys knock off Jaguars to keep conference title hopes alive

Hawkettes outlast Clark, Dowling to earn their biggest victory under McAnelly

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It's been a season full of adversity for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. Friday's thrilling victory over 11th-ranked Dowling Catholic may have been a turning point for the Hawkettes. Ankeny rallied from a 15-point deficit on its home court to post a 64-61 win over the Maroons, overcoming a 47-point performance by Dowling's Caitlin Clark. "There … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Clark, Dowling to earn their biggest victory under McAnelly

Dowling sweeps season series against Hawks, makes argument for No. 3 seed

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team was hoping to earn a No. 2 seed in Class 4A Substate 7. Friday's loss to visiting Dowling Catholic could drop the Hawks down to a No. 4 seed instead. The visiting Maroons swept the season series against Ankeny with a 65-57 victory. They will also finish ahead of the Hawks in the CIML Central Conference, giving coach … [Read more...] about Dowling sweeps season series against Hawks, makes argument for No. 3 seed

Jaguars connect on just 11-of-46 shots in loss to No. 3 Johnston

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The recent frigid temperatures may have cooled off the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. It took a late 3-point goal by reserve Jenny Hagg to prevent the Jaguars from setting a dubious record on Friday. Hagg connected from behind the arc with 45 seconds left to produce the final points of the game in Centennial's 46-27 loss at third-ranked … [Read more...] about Jaguars connect on just 11-of-46 shots in loss to No. 3 Johnston

Cold-shooting Centennial boys drop their 6th consecutive game

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There's still time for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to turn its season around. But the Jaguars will need to find some answers for their shooting woes. Centennial scored just 12 points in the first half and went on to suffer a 53-35 loss at Johnston on Friday, its sixth in a row. The Jaguars dropped to 2-6 in the CIML Central Conference … [Read more...] about Cold-shooting Centennial boys drop their 6th consecutive game

Johnston clinches outright girls’ title, earns at least share of boys’ crown

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One of the CIML Central Conference basketball trophies is headed to Johnston High School. Another one could be headed there soon. The third-ranked Johnston girls' team clinched the outright conference championship with a 46-27 victory over No. 9 Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Johnston. The Dragons avenged their only league loss with a strong defensive … [Read more...] about Johnston clinches outright girls’ title, earns at least share of boys’ crown

Hawks close out regular season with wins over Marshalltown, Indianola

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The 16th-ranked Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a pair of victories in a triangular meet at Ankeny. The Hawks rolled to a 50-18 win over Marshalltown, then posted a 44-25 triumph over Indianola to raise their overall record to 10-6. "Considering that we didn't practice at all on Wednesday, to come in and wrestle … [Read more...] about Hawks close out regular season with wins over Marshalltown, Indianola

Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

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The Ankeny bowling teams celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday by nearly sweeping all four meets against Des Moines East at Great Escape. Ankeny easily won both junior varsity meets, but had to settle for a split of the varsity meets. The Hawks won by a score of 2,835 to 2,737, while the Hawkettes lost by a score of 2,478 to 2,253. "Congrats again … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

Centennial wrestlers top Valley on historic night for Groth, Blubaugh

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Jay Groth has been a high school wrestling coach in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League for the last quarter of a century. He accomplished something on Thursday that he had never done before. Groth guided third-ranked Ankeny Centennial to a 40-24 victory over No. 7 Valley in the regular-season finale for both teams at Centennial. It was Groth's first … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers top Valley on historic night for Groth, Blubaugh

Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

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The Class 5A regional basketball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny has been placed in Region 2, while Ankeny Centennial has been placed in Region 8. The Hawkettes (7-10) are seeded second in their bracket. They will host a semifinal game against Des Moines East (9-7) or Des Moines North (2-14) on Feb. 16 at … [Read more...] about Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

Grand View’s Brunkow named NAIA Division I player of the week

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For much of his college basketball career, Jordan Brunkow has been a role player at Grand View, providing a little bit of everything for the Vikings. Now a senior, Brunkow has emerged as a potential star in his final season. The 6-foot-5 wing player received a pair of awards this week after leading Grand View to wins over two nationally-ranked … [Read more...] about Grand View’s Brunkow named NAIA Division I player of the week

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Scott Talmadge, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Sophomore Scott Talmadge is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. Talmadge has helped the Jaguars to a 17-0 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A according to the Iowa Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings. "Scott has done a great job filling in at 126 pounds and has wrestled tough and worked hard to overcome an early season … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Scott Talmadge, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

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Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly breathed a sigh of relief following Monday's game against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. The Hawkettes built a 16-point lead in the first half before holding on down the stretch for a 56-52 victory. It was just their second win in the last nine games since sophomore forward Abby Johnson suffered a deep bone … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team finally rediscovered its mojo. After being held to a combined 92 points in their previous two games, the Hawks erupted for a season-high offensive total en route to an 88-63 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Monday. "It has been awhile (since we've played like that)," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson, whose … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

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Senior Derek Anderson has compiled a 12-6 record this season for the sixth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team. Anderson placed sixth at 138 pounds in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a fifth-place finish in the 17-team field. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Were you pleased with your performance at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling