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Bauer passes for 4 TDs, runs for another in Hawks’ 42-0 rout over Lincoln

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There is no margin of error for the Ankeny football team. The Hawks, who were 15th in the initial Class 4A RPI rankings last week, moved a step closer toward a playoff berth with a 42-0 victory at Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. It was the team's second consecutive shutout. "We know if we lose we're not going to make (the postseason), so to us, these are … [Read more...] about Bauer passes for 4 TDs, runs for another in Hawks’ 42-0 rout over Lincoln

Ankeny romps to 63-0 win over Huskies, gets back to .500 mark

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One way to portray a blowout in a football game is a quarterback kneeling down in the victory formation as the game comes to an end. Usually, though, it doesn’t happen at the end of the first half. For the Ankeny Hawks, that ended up being the case on Friday. The Hawks took a 49-0 lead into the locker room at halftime and went on to post a 63-0 … [Read more...] about Ankeny romps to 63-0 win over Huskies, gets back to .500 mark

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

Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

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For much of Friday's game against six-time defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny football team went toe-to-toe with the visiting Maroons. But doing it for the full 48 minutes will be the next challenge for the Hawks. No. 3 Dowling gave up an early touchdown, then responded with 24 unanswered points before holding on to beat No. … [Read more...] about Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

Kadolph, Kumm help Ankeny squash Cinderella in Roosevelt

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Cody Goodwin said on 1460 KXnO that Friday night’s football game at Drake Stadium was the biggest in 25 years for Des Moines Roosevelt. The Ankeny Hawks played like it was a marquee game for themselves from the opening snap, sticking it to the 3-0 Cinderella, 28-14. “We won so I guess I can’t complain about that,” Ankeny coach Rick Nelson said. “We … [Read more...] about Kadolph, Kumm help Ankeny squash Cinderella in Roosevelt

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brody Brecht, Ankeny football

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Junior receiver Brody Brecht caught seven passes for 121 yards and also had an interception Friday in the Ankeny football team's 28-27 loss to Cedar Falls at the UNI-Dome. Brecht, who has 14 catches for 330 yards and one touchdown in three games, has become one of the state's top prospects in the Class of 2021. He is also being heavily recruited in … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brody Brecht, Ankeny football

‘We’re our own worst enemy’: Little things prove costly in Hawks’ 28-27 loss

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Rick Nelson knows his way around the UNI-Dome about as well as anyone. The Ankeny football coach returned to his old stomping grounds on Friday, but it was a bittersweet homecoming. Nelson's Hawks came up short in their bid to knock off defending Class 4A state runner-up Cedar Falls, dropping a 28-27 decision to the Tigers in a battle of top-10 … [Read more...] about ‘We’re our own worst enemy’: Little things prove costly in Hawks’ 28-27 loss

Ankeny plays lights out in Week 2, stifles No. 9 Dragons for 20-7 win

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By all means, Friday night’s Ankeny-Johnston matchup at Ankeny Stadium was a measuring stick game for both teams. The Hawks didn’t know if Week 1 opponent Ankeny Centennial was as good as they were last season. Ninth-ranked Johnston didn’t know if they pummeled a good Urbandale team or if the J-Hawks were just average. On Friday night, however, Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny plays lights out in Week 2, stifles No. 9 Dragons for 20-7 win

Ankeny’s best effort not enough to get past rival Centennial

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The ball was snapped back to the holder. Ankeny kicker Max Pelham was ready to put his team up by three points on the opening possession in overtime. But the snap was muffed, and the holder was forced out of bounds 10 yards away from the end zone. All Ankeny Centennial needed to do was protect the ball and kick a field goal, and the Jaguars would take … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s best effort not enough to get past rival Centennial

‘We feel so much more confident’: Hawks enter season with big goals

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The mid-August temperature is getting a little warmer. Team practices are ramping up. And, mainly, a young team is getting older. This football season has the potential to be one of historic proportions for the Ankeny Hawks, because of what kind of a roster they are putting on the field. Last season, the team started eight sophomores--all of … [Read more...] about ‘We feel so much more confident’: Hawks enter season with big goals

Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22

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The Dome Dynasty Premiere of "Legends in the Making: The Story of Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial Football" will be held on Monday, April 22 at the B&B Theatres in Ankeny. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing for current Ankeny and Centennial football players, followed by another viewing for the community. Current Hawks and Jaguars need to … [Read more...] about Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22

Hawks’ great effort falls just short as Valley survives

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On a night when top-seeded Ankeny Centennial was knocked out of the Class 4A playoffs, the Ankeny football team nearly pulled off another shocker at Valley Stadium. The Hawks led most of the game before dropping a 24-21 decision to top-ranked and second-seeded Valley, which got a go-ahead touchdown from Tre Fugate midway through the fourth quarter to … [Read more...] about Hawks’ great effort falls just short as Valley survives

Hawks crush S.C. East in do-or-die game, qualify for Class 4A playoffs

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The playoffs have already started for the Ankeny football team. The visiting Hawks earned a berth in the Class 4A playoffs with a 42-6 victory over Sioux City East on Friday at Olsen Stadium. The contest was a battle for second place in District 1. It was also a de facto playoff game, because Sioux City East was No. 16 in the Iowa High School Athletic … [Read more...] about Hawks crush S.C. East in do-or-die game, qualify for Class 4A playoffs

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Belding, Ankeny football

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Sam Belding of the Ankeny football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Belding, a junior tight end and offensive lineman, has helped Ankeny to a 4-4 record, including a 3-1 mark in Class 4A District 1. The Hawks have won their last three games to keep their playoff hopes alive. Ankeny will close out the regular season on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Belding, Ankeny football

Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

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Ankeny's Conner Niffenegger missed the last six football games after suffering an ACL injury during the Hawks' season opener against Ankeny Centennial. When Niffenegger returned to the field on Friday night against Sioux City North, it took him only 12 seconds to make a huge impact for the Hawks. The 155-pound senior fielded a short kick on the opening … [Read more...] about Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Romello Gray, Ankeny football

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Senior defensive lineman Romello Gray has helped the Ankeny football team to a 3-4 record, including a 2-1 mark in district play. Gray made one solo tackle for a loss and had five assists in the Hawks' 47-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. He is tied for fourth on the team with 28.5 tackles on the season. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Romello Gray, Ankeny football

Hawks keep playoff hopes alive with 47-0 victory over Lincoln

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All the Ankeny football team can do is take care of its own business. That's what the Hawks did on Friday night. Ankeny rolled to a 47-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln for its third win in the last four weeks, keeping its playoff hopes alive. The Hawks are now 2-1 in Class 4A District 1 and 3-4 overall, while Lincoln's records dropped to 1-2 … [Read more...] about Hawks keep playoff hopes alive with 47-0 victory over Lincoln

Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover

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The field conditions at Des Moines Hoover's McGrane Stadium were less than ideal on Friday night. They didn't seem to bother the Ankeny football team. The visiting Hawks used a 29-point second quarter to build a 44-7 halftime lead and then cruised to a 51-14 victory over Hoover in a Class 4A District 1 game. "Our kids played well," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover