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Ex-Hawk Patton’s 2nd career pick helps Iowa State to first 6-0 start since 1938

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Former Ankeny football standout Jamison Patton recorded his second career interception on Saturday to help unbeaten Iowa State to a 28-16 victory at West Virginia. Patton, a sophomore defensive back, picked off a pass from quarterback Garrett Greene late in the third quarter when Iowa State held a 14-10 lead and the Mountaineers were threatening to score. … [Read more...] about Ex-Hawk Patton’s 2nd career pick helps Iowa State to first 6-0 start since 1938

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Madetzke, Ankeny cross country

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Junior Makenna Madetzke helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny girls' cross country team to a fourth-place finish in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Thursday. The Hawkettes finished with a total of 144 points. Madetzke placed sixth in a time of 18 minutes 46 seconds, which set a personal record. Her previous PR of 18:55 came in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Madetzke, Ankeny cross country

Jaguars reach semis of Westside Invite before falling in 3 sets to Pleasant Valley

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The best volleyball teams in Class 5A continue to take turns beating each other. Top-ranked Ankeny Centennial advanced to the semifinals of the Westside Invitational on Saturday at Cedar Rapids Jefferson before dropping a 25-12, 24-26, 15-10 decision to No. 2 Pleasant Valley, which went on to win the tournament and could become the No. 1 team in the final … [Read more...] about Jaguars reach semis of Westside Invite before falling in 3 sets to Pleasant Valley

‘One game at a time’: Jaguars rebound to beat Roosevelt, face Waukee NW next

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There’s no doubt that the Jaguars wanted to knock off Dowling Catholic at Valley Stadium last Friday, but there was just simply no time to dwell on their triple-overtime loss. Instead, Ankeny Centennial kept its sights set on reaching the postseason and it resulted in a 45-3 bounce-back victory over visiting Des Moines … [Read more...] about ‘One game at a time’: Jaguars rebound to beat Roosevelt, face Waukee NW next

‘We have our work cut out for us’: Hawks fall to 3-4 with loss at Iowa City Liberty

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The margin for error has been eliminated for the Ankeny football team. Following Friday's 28-20 loss at second-ranked Iowa City Liberty, the No. 12 Hawks are now 3-4 on the season and could drop out of the top 16 in the Class 5A RPI rankings this week. Ankeny will likely need to win its final two games against No. 4 Valley (6-1) and Cedar Rapids … [Read more...] about ‘We have our work cut out for us’: Hawks fall to 3-4 with loss at Iowa City Liberty

‘I felt I would be more happy at S. Dakota’: Beason picks Coyotes over Nebraska

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One of the state's best distance runners has made her college plans. Ankeny senior Drew Beason has verbally committed to join the South Dakota women's cross country and track programs. She picked the Coyotes over Nebraska. "I liked the team and the team culture at South Dakota," said Beason. "I felt I would be more happy at South Dakota and just be … [Read more...] about ‘I felt I would be more happy at S. Dakota’: Beason picks Coyotes over Nebraska

Centennial boys finish ahead of Hawks at Fort Dodge despite another win by Zuber

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For the second time this season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team defeated its crosstown rival. The 13th-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among 28 teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Thursday with 184 points. No. 5 Ankeny took fifth with 205 points. It was the first meeting between the two teams since the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on … [Read more...] about Centennial boys finish ahead of Hawks at Fort Dodge despite another win by Zuber

Centennial girls place 2nd, Ankeny finishes 4th at Fort Dodge Invitational

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams turned in strong performances on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawkettes and Jaguars are hoping to be even better in three weeks for the state meet, which will be held on the same course. Fourth-ranked Centennial placed second in the 25-team field with 80 points. The … [Read more...] about Centennial girls place 2nd, Ankeny finishes 4th at Fort Dodge Invitational

‘We had a great meet’: Ankeny swimmers romp to 149-30 victory at Indianola

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After dropping its last three dual meets, the Ankeny girls' swimming team got back into the win column on Thursday. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes traveled to Indianola and rolled to a 149-30 victory over the Indians in a non-conference dual meet at the Indianola Wellness Campus. They won all 12 events and swept the top three places in many of them. "We … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great meet’: Ankeny swimmers romp to 149-30 victory at Indianola

Ankeny’s Nelson commits to play for Creighton, will reunite with Rusher in 2026

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Ankeny softball standout Avery Nelson has verbally committed to play for Creighton, beginning in the fall of 2026. Nelson, a junior outfielder, will be reunited with former teammate Abby Rusher, who is currently a freshman in the Bluejays' program. "I am super excited that I get the opportunity to play with Abby again!" said Nelson. "Her parents were … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Nelson commits to play for Creighton, will reunite with Rusher in 2026

Jaguars sweep Johnston, get help from Ankeny to clinch outright conference title

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It may not have been as pretty as the Jaguars were hoping for, but even “sloppy” play for Class 5A’s top-ranked volleyball team can still result in three-set sweeps. Ankeny Centennial’s quest for the CIML Conference title continued on its home court Tuesday as the Jaguars improved their perfect league record to 7-0 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Johnston, get help from Ankeny to clinch outright conference title

Villhauer, Trosper earn victories, but Ankeny swimmers fall to No. 1 Dowling

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team ran into the state's No. 1 squad on Tuesday at Dowling Catholic. The potent Maroons won 10 of the 12 events and posted a 122.5-63.5 victory over No. 8 Ankeny in a CIML Conference dual meet. It was the third consecutive loss for the Hawkettes, who dropped to 2-3 in the league and 6-4 overall. The highlight of the meet for … [Read more...] about Villhauer, Trosper earn victories, but Ankeny swimmers fall to No. 1 Dowling

Regional volleyball pairings announced: Centennial, Ankeny, ACA earn top seeds

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The regional volleyball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, and all three of Ankeny's teams have been awarded No. 1 seeds. Top-ranked Ankeny Centennial has been placed in Region 1 in Class 5A. The Jaguars (24-3) will host a regional semifinal against Urbandale (2-21) or Des Moines East (5-17) on Thursday, Oct. 24 at … [Read more...] about Regional volleyball pairings announced: Centennial, Ankeny, ACA earn top seeds

‘We really terminated the ball’: Hawkettes outlast Waukee NW for 3rd time this year

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Two of the state's best volleyball teams met for a third time on Tuesday at Waukee Northwest. And, for the third time, third-ranked Ankeny outlasted the No. 6 Wolves. The Hawkettes posted a 20-25, 25-20, 25-23, 16-25, 15-12 victory in the CIML Conference match, allowing No. 1 Ankeny Centennial to wrap up the outright league crown. Both Ankeny and … [Read more...] about ‘We really terminated the ball’: Hawkettes outlast Waukee NW for 3rd time this year

Ankeny is 12th, Centennial 14th in Class 5A in initial RPI football rankings from IHSAA

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The initial RPI rankings for Class 5A football were announced on Monday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny is 12th with an RPI of .5468. The Hawks (3-3) are ranked ahead of six teams with better records, including No. 14 Ankeny Centennial (4-2). Ankeny boasts a strong strength of schedule. Its opponents have combined for a 33-21 … [Read more...] about Ankeny is 12th, Centennial 14th in Class 5A in initial RPI football rankings from IHSAA

Centennial golfers advance to 4A state meet, will get to play on home course

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All season long, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was hoping to get a chance to play in the Class 4A state meet on its home course. The 14th-ranked Jaguars will now get that opportunity. Centennial placed third among 14 teams in a district meet on Monday at Bent Tree Golf Club in Council Bluffs. The Jaguars shot a 296 and finished three strokes … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to 4A state meet, will get to play on home course

‘I could not be more proud of this team’: Ankeny golfers capture district crown

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The Ankeny boys' golf team needed to beat one of three higher-ranked teams on Monday in order to qualify for the state meet. The 15th-ranked Hawks went out and defeated all of them. Ankeny shot a 298 to win a Class 4A district title at the Ottumwa Country Club. The Hawks advanced to state for the second straight year and the third time in the last five … [Read more...] about ‘I could not be more proud of this team’: Ankeny golfers capture district crown

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gracie Lindaman, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Senior Gracie Lindaman racked up four first-place finishes on Tuesday as the Ankeny girls' swimming team dropped a 95-91 decision to visiting Johnston in a CIML Conference dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The 10th-ranked Hawkettes are now 6-3 on the season, including 2-2 in the conference. Lindaman won the 50 freestyle in 25.74 seconds, then … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gracie Lindaman, Ankeny girls’ swimming

‘It was a great weekend’: Jaguars knock off Waukee NW to capture Urbandale crown

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Some familiar opponents stood between the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team and the championship of the Urbandale Invitational on Saturday. The top-ranked Jaguars proved to be up for the challenge. After dispatching No. 5 Indianola in the semifinals, Centennial posted a 25-17, 25-21 win over No. 6 Waukee Northwest in the title match. The Jaguars (23-3) … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great weekend’: Jaguars knock off Waukee NW to capture Urbandale crown