With only three weeks left in the season, the Ankeny girls' swimming team headed to the Waukee Natatorium on Saturday for the CIML Conference meet. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes finished in the middle of the pack. Ankeny placed fourth in the seven-team field behind No. 1 Dowling Catholic, No. 2 Waukee Northwest and No. 10 Waukee. "I was really … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we raced hard’: Ankeny places 4th at CIML Conference swim meet
Girls' Swimming
Ankeny divers ‘have room to improve’ following CIML Conference meet
The Ankeny divers continued to make some progress while competing in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Waukee. Gabby Gagne placed 15th in the 11-dive varsity competition with 288.80 points. Teammates Kambelle Subbert and Isla Corron finished right behind Gagne, placing 16th and 17th with 279.40 and 278.25 points, respectively. Holli Hetzer of … [Read more...] about Ankeny divers ‘have room to improve’ following CIML Conference meet
‘I was very happy with our performance’: Ankeny divers compete at invitational
Four Ankeny divers competed in the Marshalltown Diving Invitational on Saturday, providing a preview of next month's state meet. "This meet is known for being a great test before the postseason as it works like a mini-state meet for many," said Ankeny diving coach Chris Amundson. "Of the top 20 divers in the state, 10 of them … [Read more...] about ‘I was very happy with our performance’: Ankeny divers compete at invitational
No. 7 Ankeny swimmers close out regular season with 111-75 victory at S.E. Polk
The seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team completed its dual-meet season on Tuesday with a 111-75 victory at No. 14 Southeast Polk. The Hawkettes won seven of the 12 events. They finished 3-3 in the CIML Conference and improved their overall mark to 8-4. "We had a good meet to close out the regular season," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "It is … [Read more...] about No. 7 Ankeny swimmers close out regular season with 111-75 victory at S.E. Polk
‘We had a great meet’: Ankeny swimmers romp to 149-30 victory at Indianola
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
Villhauer, Trosper earn victories, but Ankeny swimmers fall to No. 1 Dowling
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
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gracie Lindaman, Ankeny girls’ swimming
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
Ankeny swimmers battle No. 5 Johnston to wire before dropping 95-91 decision
The Ankeny girls' swimming team nearly pulled off a huge victory Tuesday on its Senior Night. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes battled No. 5 Johnston down to the wire before dropping a 95-91 decision in a CIML Conference dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Dragons trailed, 87-85, before winning the final event--the 400 freestyle relay. "It was … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers battle No. 5 Johnston to wire before dropping 95-91 decision
Ankeny swimmers drop 131-55 decision to No. 3 Cedar Falls, tumble to 6-2 overall
The ninth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team dropped a 131-55 decision to visiting Cedar Falls in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The No. 3 Tigers (4-0) have won all four of their dual meets by similar scores. Ankeny dropped to 6-2 on the season. The Hawkettes got a pair of second-place finishes from Paige … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers drop 131-55 decision to No. 3 Cedar Falls, tumble to 6-2 overall
No. 9 Ankeny swimmers rely on their depth to post 114-72 victory over Valley
Despite winning just four events, the Ankeny girls' swimming team rolled to a 114-72 victory over visiting Valley on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes relied on their depth to raise their records to 2-1 in the CIML Conference and 6-1 overall. They placed second in all 12 events and had seven third-place finishes. "I … [Read more...] about No. 9 Ankeny swimmers rely on their depth to post 114-72 victory over Valley
‘I was proud of our efforts’: Ankeny tankers fall to loaded Waukee Northwest squad
The Ankeny girls' swimming team got its first look at the new $35 million Waukee Natatorium on Thursday. In a matchup of two top-10 squads, the seventh-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 108-78 decision to No. 2 Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference dual meet. "It was fun to swim in their beautiful swim facility, and we will get to again later this year," said … [Read more...] about ‘I was proud of our efforts’: Ankeny tankers fall to loaded Waukee Northwest squad
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 275
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads and senior captains Gracie Lindaman and Paige Spoelstra about the first few weeks of the girls' swimming season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 275
‘It was a fun night at the pool’: Ankeny swimmers top 2 foes, raise record to 5-0
The Ankeny girls' swimming team remained unbeaten with a pair of victories in a non-conference double dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawkettes defeated Newton/Colfax-Mingo/Pella, 100-80, and Des Moines Roosevelt, 138-42. They improved to 5-0 on the season. "It was a fun night at the pool," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "We … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fun night at the pool’: Ankeny swimmers top 2 foes, raise record to 5-0
‘We had a good night’: Ankeny swimmers dominate double dual at Mason City
Ankeny girls' swimming coach Dustin Rhoads is a big fan of the Mason City pool. His team may get another chance to compete there. Ankeny traveled to Mason City on Tuesday for a double dual meet against the host River Hawks and Des Moines Hoover. The Hawkettes easily defeated both teams, winning all but one event overall. "We had a good night," said … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good night’: Ankeny swimmers dominate double dual at Mason City
‘This one feels pretty dang good!’: Ankeny swimmers top 3-time defending champs
This year's Ankeny girls' swimming team looks considerably different than it did last season. CIML Conference rival Waukee also went through some big roster changes in the offseason after the three-time defending state champion split its program into two squads with Waukee Northwest. Ankeny opened the season on Tuesday with a 98-88 victory over … [Read more...] about ‘This one feels pretty dang good!’: Ankeny swimmers top 3-time defending champs
Ankeny swimmers face rebuilding year after posting 10th straight top-10 finish
It won't be easy for the Ankeny girls' swimming team to replace standouts Josie Parton and Anja Peck, who are now competing for Northern Iowa and Iowa State, respectively. The duo led the Hawkettes to a ninth-place finish in last year's state meet, accounting for 64 of the team's 105 points. It was the squad's 10th consecutive top-10 finish and its first … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers face rebuilding year after posting 10th straight top-10 finish
‘I love the coaching staff’: Parton to join former teammates on UNI swim squad
Ankeny swimmer Josie Parton will be joining some of her former teammates on the Northern Iowa women's swimming and diving squad. Parton's decision was announced on Sunday on social media. "I love the coaching staff, and the girls on the team are all so welcoming," said Parton. "I also loved the size of the campus and what it has to offer academically … [Read more...] about ‘I love the coaching staff’: Parton to join former teammates on UNI swim squad
Ankeny’s Peck takes 3rd in 200 individual medley, leads team to 9th-place finish
In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes. It might be time to add a top-10 finish for the Ankeny girls' swimming team to that famous quote by Benjamin Franklin. Ankeny placed ninth in the state meet on Saturday at the Marshalltown YMCA with 105 points. It was the team's 10th consecutive top-10 finish and its first under coach Dustin … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Peck takes 3rd in 200 individual medley, leads team to 9th-place finish
Ankeny swimmers advance to state meet finals in 5 of 8 individual events
The Ankeny girls' swimming team advanced to Saturday's finals at the state meet in five of the eight individual events. Seniors Anja Peck and Josie Parton both qualified in two events during Friday's preliminaries at the Marshalltown YMCA. Junior Sophie Loeffler was the Hawkettes' other individual qualifier. Peck qualified for the "A" final in the 200 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers advance to state meet finals in 5 of 8 individual events
Ankeny swimmers advance 3 relays, 12 individual qualifiers to state meet
The Ankeny girls' swimming team has qualified for the state meet in all three relays and also boasts a total of 12 individual qualifiers in the eight swimming events. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes placed second in a regional meet on Saturday at Mason City with 438 points. They qualified for the state meet in every event except for diving, which was held on … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers advance 3 relays, 12 individual qualifiers to state meet