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‘We have a very connected group’: Ankeny girls begin new era under coach Mason

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It will take a team effort for the Ankeny girls' soccer squad to replace one of the best players in school history. Midfielder Alli Macke graduated last year after leading the Hawkettes to an 11-3-3 record and an appearance in the Class 3A state tournament. She scored a team-high 16 goals and also had five assists. Macke was a repeat selection to the … [Read more...] about ‘We have a very connected group’: Ankeny girls begin new era under coach Mason

‘They are ready for the challenge!’: 2-time champion Hawks return 5 state qualifiers

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The bar has been raised by the Ankeny boys' track program over the last few seasons. After placing second in the Class 4A state meet in 2023, the Hawks won back-to-back titles in 2024-25 under coach Jordan Mullen.  "We have a lot of momentum and excitement going into this year!" said Mullen. "We are going to heavily focus on our team. As … [Read more...] about ‘They are ready for the challenge!’: 2-time champion Hawks return 5 state qualifiers

Ankeny boys’ tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year’s squad

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Despite losing two-time state qualifier Dylan Victor to graduation, the Ankeny boys' tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year's squad. There are 23 boys on the roster, about eight more than the last few seasons. "When we had five of our six singles players returning, there was a good deal of optimism," said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year’s squad

‘This team can have some really special moments’: Hawkettes set some high goals

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After placing fifth in last year's Class 4A state meet with 51 points, the Ankeny girls' track team could contend for a trophy this season. The Hawkettes boast 11 returning state qualifiers and four other athletes who were alternates for the state meet. "We are excited for this team and what we can do in big meets," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "This … [Read more...] about ‘This team can have some really special moments’: Hawkettes set some high goals

‘It was never a hard decision’: Ankeny’s Squires to play soccer at North Dakota St.

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Isabel Squires didn't have the luxury of waiting a while to pick up a college. A junior midfielder on the Ankeny girls' soccer team, Squires discovered early this year that some schools weren't going to wait for her to make a decision. "I had one college give me a pretty early offer, so it definitely sped up the recruiting process over the past couple … [Read more...] about ‘It was never a hard decision’: Ankeny’s Squires to play soccer at North Dakota St.

Aguirre, Campbell earn all-state honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers Association

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Ankeny boys' basketball standouts Rio Aguirre and Jasani Campbell have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association and the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Aguirre, a senior guard, was named to the Class 4A first team. The Sioux Falls recruit was a second-team pick a year ago. Campbell, a junior guard, was a second-team … [Read more...] about Aguirre, Campbell earn all-state honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers Association

Aguirre among unanimous selections to all-CIML first team for 2nd straight year

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Ankeny boys' basketball star Rio Aguirre has been unanimously selected to the CIML Conference first team for the second consecutive year. Aguirre, a senior guard, led the Hawks to a 12-11 record. He averaged a team-high 19.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Aguirre led Ankeny with 58 3-point goals, shooting 43.0 percent from behind the arc. He also … [Read more...] about Aguirre among unanimous selections to all-CIML first team for 2nd straight year

Williams, Beam earn multiple all-state honors; Kiene, ACA’s Davis also honored

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Ankeny standout Jayla Williams has earned all-state girls' basketball honors for the third consecutive year, while teammate Ainsley Kiene and Lizzie Beam of Ankeny Centennial were both honored for the first time. Williams, a senior guard, was named to the Class 5A first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association and the Iowa Print Sports Writers … [Read more...] about Williams, Beam earn multiple all-state honors; Kiene, ACA’s Davis also honored

Ankeny’s Kiene, Williams selected to play in Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star game

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Ankeny's Ainsley Kiene and Jayla Williams have been selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association to play in the Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star game. The event will be held on Saturday at Cedar Falls. It will consist of a series of all-star games, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Kiene and Williams will both play for the Class 3A/4A/5A Select Gray team coached … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Kiene, Williams selected to play in Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star game

Ankeny girls’ coach Tobey departs after leading Hawkettes to Class 5A semifinals

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Ankeny girls' basketball coach Nate Tobey has resigned from his position after leading the Hawkettes to their most successful season since the split into two high schools. Tobey guided Ankeny to the semifinals of last week's Class 5A state tournament in his third season with the team. The Hawkettes finished with a 16-9 record, which equaled the most wins … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ coach Tobey departs after leading Hawkettes to Class 5A semifinals

Ankeny’s Williams, Centennial’s Beam named to CIML Conference first team

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Ankeny girls' basketball star Jayla Williams has been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny Centennial standout Lizzie Beam. Williams was a first-team pick for the third consecutive year after earning third-team honors as a freshman. She was also a unanimous selection. Williams, a senior guard, led the Hawkettes to a semifinal … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Williams, Centennial’s Beam named to CIML Conference first team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carson Bright, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Carson Bright helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 12-11 record this season. He played in 21 of the 23 games off the bench. Bright averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. He shot 57.4 percent from the field (31-of-54), including 12-of-26 from 3-point range (46.2 percent). Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carson Bright, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Williams named to Class 5A all-tourney team after leading Ankeny to semifinals

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Ankeny star Jayla Williams has been named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after leading the Hawkettes to the semifinals of the girls' state basketball tournament. Williams scored 20 points and had four steals in Ankeny's 49-39 loss to top-ranked Johnston in Thursday's semifinals at the Casey's Center. The Dragons went on to capture their third … [Read more...] about Williams named to Class 5A all-tourney team after leading Ankeny to semifinals

Ankeny’s Hawkins earns Class 5A Student Athlete Achievement Scholarship/Award

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Ankeny senior Allison Hawkins was the recipient of the Class 5A Student Athlete Achievement Scholarship/Award during the girls' basketball state tournament on Friday night at the Casey's Center. Hawkins helped Ankeny to its first state tournament appearance since 2013. The Hawkettes advanced to the Class 5A semifinals before dropping a 49-39 decision to … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Hawkins earns Class 5A Student Athlete Achievement Scholarship/Award

‘We gave it our all’: Hawkettes put scare into Johnston before falling in semifinals

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There was no reason for Ankeny seniors Ainsley Kiene and Jayla Williams to shed any tears while they answered questions from reporters in the media interview room on Thursday at the girls' state basketball tournament. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes had left it all out on the court at the Casey's Center, where they dropped a 49-39 decision to No. 1 Johnston in … [Read more...] about ‘We gave it our all’: Hawkettes put scare into Johnston before falling in semifinals

‘We just didn’t have enough’: Hawks get 41 points from Aguirre in loss to No. 3 Wolves

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Ankeny basketball star Rio Aguirre didn't want his high school career to come to an end just yet. But neither did the seniors on a potent Waukee Northwest boys' squad. The third-ranked Wolves overcame a career-high 41 points from Aguirre to defeat visiting Ankeny, 82-64, in a Class 4A substate final on Tuesday. "I'm definitely super proud of our … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t have enough’: Hawks get 41 points from Aguirre in loss to No. 3 Wolves

Ankeny girls surge past Warriors behind barrage of 3s from Baldwin, Schaapveld

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team relied heavily on all-state guard Jayla Williams to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2013. But on a day when Williams became the program's all-time leading scorer, it was the squad's supporting cast who led a second-half charge that lifted the sixth-ranked Hawkettes into the Class 5A semifinals at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls surge past Warriors behind barrage of 3s from Baldwin, Schaapveld

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jayla Williams, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Senior guard Jayla Williams has led the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 15-8 record. The Creighton recruit ranks among the leaders in Class 5A in scoring (21.1 points), steals (3.5) and field goals made (8.1) per game. Williams scored 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists as Ankeny rolled to a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jayla Williams, Ankeny girls’ basketball

Aguirre records rare triple-double, leads Hawks to rout over Valley in substate play

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There was no chance that Rio Aguirre and the Ankeny boys' basketball team were going to overlook their first opponent in postseason play. CIML Conference rival Valley entered Friday's game at Ankeny with just two wins, but the Tigers were still the three-time defending Class 4A state champions. And, they were riding the momentum of a 62-59 triumph at … [Read more...] about Aguirre records rare triple-double, leads Hawks to rout over Valley in substate play