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‘Our goals remain the same’: Hawks have high aspirations despite young squad

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny boys' cross country team will have to rebuild after losing its top runner to graduation. Isaiah Smith qualified for last year's Class 4A state meet as an individual and placed 27th in a time of 16:01.5. He was a four-time state qualifier who earned a spot on the awards podium as a sophomore in 2023, when he took … [Read more...] about ‘Our goals remain the same’: Hawks have high aspirations despite young squad

MIDDLE OF THE PACK: Jaguars place 6th, Hawks finish 7th at Jesse Peck Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny boys' golf teams finished in the middle of the pack at the Jesse Peck Invitational on Wednesday. Playing on their home course at Briarwood Golf Club, the Jaguars placed sixth in the 12-team field with a 306 total. The top five teams all broke 300, including three squads that finished under par. "We had four triple … [Read more...] about MIDDLE OF THE PACK: Jaguars place 6th, Hawks finish 7th at Jesse Peck Invitational

Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 10 in Class 5A rankings; ACA is No. 4 in Class 1A

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The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced its preseason volleyball rankings on Wednesday. Ankeny is No. 3 in Class 5A behind defending state champion Waukee Northwest and Iowa City West. Ankeny Centennial is No. 10. In Class 1A, Ankeny Christian Academy is No. 4. The Eagles are ranked behind defending state runner-up Janesville, Wapsie … [Read more...] about Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 10 in Class 5A rankings; ACA is No. 4 in Class 1A

Ankeny girls’ tennis team opens season with 11-0 loss to conference rival Valley

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley in its season opener on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Hawkettes were one of the last two squads in the CIML Conference to begin their season. Defending Class 2A state champion Waukee Northwest was slated to play at Dowling Catholic in its opener on Tuesday. Valley, … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ tennis team opens season with 11-0 loss to conference rival Valley

‘There’s a lot of excitement and energy’: Hawkettes get fresh start under Einertson

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The new head coach of the Ankeny girls' cross country team is already familiar with many of his runners. Josh Eintertson, an assistant coach for the Ankeny girls' track squad, has taken over the Hawkettes' program. He replaces TJ Jumper, who resigned in May after accepting a new job as the Director of Great Oaks High School in Des Moines. Jumper … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot of excitement and energy’: Hawkettes get fresh start under Einertson

‘This year is definitely a first for me’: Hawk golfers enter season with untested lineup

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A lot of new faces will be in the lineup when the Ankeny boys' golf team opens its season on Thursday. The Hawks will host a CIML Conference triangular meet against Urbandale and Waukee Northwest at Otter Creek. The action gets under way at 9 a.m. Ankeny posted a 2-6 record in the conference last year that included a two-stroke win over Urbandale and a … [Read more...] about ‘This year is definitely a first for me’: Hawk golfers enter season with untested lineup

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Lowe, Ankeny baseball

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Senior outfielder Easton Lowe helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 14-27 record this season. He batted .370 with three home runs, five triples, five doubles and 16 RBIs. Lowe was named to the Class 4A all-state second team and to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. He was also selected … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Lowe, Ankeny baseball

‘Our team has a fresh look’: Hawkettes to rely heavily on talented underclassmen

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team will be tested right away in its second fall season under coach Katie Owens. The Hawkettes will open their campaign on Thursday by hosting Urbandale in a CIML Conference matchup. The J-Hawks are coming off a 9-5 year that included an 11-0 victory over Ankeny. "The practices have been going great, and the hard work the … [Read more...] about ‘Our team has a fresh look’: Hawkettes to rely heavily on talented underclassmen

Lowe, Nesler earn all-state honors from Iowa High School Baseball Coaches

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Standouts Easton Lowe of Ankeny and Will Nesler of Ankeny Centennial have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Lowe, a senior outfielder, was selected to the Class 4A second team. He helped the Hawks to a 14-27 record. Lowe batted .370 with three home runs, five triples, five doubles and 16 RBIs. He will play … [Read more...] about Lowe, Nesler earn all-state honors from Iowa High School Baseball Coaches

Ankeny’s Lowe, Centennial’s Starr to play for Large Schools West in All Star Series

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Baseball standouts Easton Lowe of Ankeny and Eli Starr of Ankeny Centennial will both play for the Large Schools West in the 2026 All Star Series beginning on Thursday at Cedar Rapids. Centennial assistant coach Sean Lynam will also participate in the event. He will serve as an assistant coach for the Large Schools West. Games will be played on … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lowe, Centennial’s Starr to play for Large Schools West in All Star Series

Six Centennial softball stars earn all-state honors along with ACA trio, Ankeny duo

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Six Ankeny Centennial softball players have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with three from Ankeny Christian Academy and two from Ankeny. Centennial coach Brett Delaney was also honored. He was named the Class 5A coach of the year after guiding the Jaguars to a 41-4 record and a runner-up finish at the state … [Read more...] about Six Centennial softball stars earn all-state honors along with ACA trio, Ankeny duo

Centennial’s trio of senior stars joined by Spiegel on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team landed four players on the CIML Conference first team, led by a trio of repeat picks in seniors Jordyn Kennedy, Kori Lincicum and Mady Ott. They were joined on the squad by sophomore Peyten Spiegel. Kennedy, an infielder, was named to the team for the fourth time. Ott, an outfielder, became a three-time … [Read more...] about Centennial’s trio of senior stars joined by Spiegel on CIML Conference first team

Ankeny’s Lowe, Centennial’s Nesler named to CIML Conference first team

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Senior outfielder Easton Lowe of Ankeny and junior infielder Will Nesler of Ankeny Centennial have been named to the CIML Conference first team by the league's baseball coaches. Lowe helped the Hawks to a 14-27 record. He batted .370 with three home runs, five triples, five doubles and 16 RBIs. Nesler, a shortstop, helped the Jaguars to a 20-16 mark. … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lowe, Centennial’s Nesler named to CIML Conference first team

Arringdale, Kennedy, Ott to play in 2026 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday

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Shortstop Kensington Arringdale of Ankeny will join fellow seniors Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott of Ankeny Centennial in the 2026 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday at Southeast Polk. Arringdale will be member of the White team coached by Chris Caskey of Earlham and Larry Heath of Burlington. Mallory Nikkel of Bondurant-Farrar will also play for that … [Read more...] about Arringdale, Kennedy, Ott to play in 2026 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday

Ankeny’s Lowe earns all-district baseball honors along with 6 Centennial players

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Ankeny standout Easton Lowe has been named to the Class 4A North Central all-district team along with six Ankeny Centennial players by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Lowe, a senior outfielder, was selected to the first team. He batted .370 with three home runs, five triples, five doubles and 16 RBIs while helping the Hawks to a 14-27 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lowe earns all-district baseball honors along with 6 Centennial players

Maroons avenge 3 losses to Ankeny boys behind freshman Pagano’s 3-hit shutout

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The Ankeny baseball team got one more opportunity to play on its home field. It didn't go the way the Hawks were hoping. Visiting Dowling Catholic got a brilliant pitching performance from a freshman lefthander and defeated Ankeny, 9-0, in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday. Frankie Pagano (1-1) allowed just three hits and had nine strikeouts … [Read more...] about Maroons avenge 3 losses to Ankeny boys behind freshman Pagano’s 3-hit shutout

‘They just took advantage of our mistakes’: Hawkettes close out season with 13-8 loss

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Scoring runs has not been a problem this season for the Ankeny softball team, which entered postseason play averaging more than five runs a game. It's holding their opponents down that has been an issue for the Hawkettes. Ankeny's season came to an end on Saturday with a 13-8 loss at 15th-ranked Cedar Rapids Prairie in a Class 5A regional semifinal. … [Read more...] about ‘They just took advantage of our mistakes’: Hawkettes close out season with 13-8 loss

Hawks oust Roosevelt behind Minner’s gutsy pitching, Romig’s go-ahead blast

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Hunter Minner pitched five strong innings, Jack Romig hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Ankeny baseball team opened postseason play with a 9-4 victory over Des Moines Roosevelt in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday at Dowling Catholic. Things got even better for the Hawks as Ryan Buffington closed out the win with two hitless innings of … [Read more...] about Hawks oust Roosevelt behind Minner’s gutsy pitching, Romig’s go-ahead blast