The Ankeny girls' swimming team is still awaiting its first big test of the season. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to another impressive victory on Tuesday, posting a 137-49 win over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They are now 4-0 on the season with an average winning margin of nearly 83 points. Freshman Erica Peters … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win
Girls' Swimming
Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Once the technical issues were resolved, the Ankeny girls' swimming team cruised to another easy victory on Thursday. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled past visiting Newton, 138-48, in their home opener at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The non-conference win raised their overall record to 3-0. The dual meet got off to a late start due to some problems … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Hawkettes rout Indianola, will hold their home opener Thursday
The Ankeny girls' swimming team accomplished a couple of different goals on Tuesday. The third-ranked Hawkettes not only dominated a non-conference meet at Indianola, but they also posted several times that met the standards to qualify for the 2018 state swimming and diving meet. Ankeny's Erin Doruska reached the time standard in both the 100 butterfly … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Indianola, will hold their home opener Thursday
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Annie Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Annie Walker of the Ankeny girls' swimming team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Walker, a sophomore, has helped the third-ranked Hawkettes to a 2-0 record. They have posted lopsided wins over Waukee and Indianola. "Annie finished last season with impressive times in two very difficult events: the 200 individual medley and … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Annie Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Erin Doruska, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Senior Erin Doruska helped the Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 113-73 victory at Waukee in its season opener on Tuesday. She won the 100 freestyle, placed second in the 200 individual medley and also swam on two winning relays. Doruska helped lead the Hawkettes to a fourth-place finish in last year's state meet. She swam on the state champion 200 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Erin Doruska, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Ankeny swimmers dominate season opener at Waukee
It didn't take long for the Ankeny girls' swimming team to establish itself as one of the state's top squads. The Hawkettes opened their season on Tuesday with a 113-73 victory at Waukee in a non-conference meet. They racked up 3,637 power points, which ranks third behind Ames and Dowling Catholic among the teams in Iowa that have reported results to the … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers dominate season opener at Waukee
Ankeny’s Peters places 4th at Lincoln’s Diving Invitational
Ankeny freshman Erica Peters made an impressive debut on the diving board Monday night. Peters represented Ankeny at Des Moines Lincoln's "Back to the Boards" Diving Invitational. It was an 11-dive meet, compared to the usual six-dive format early in the season. Peters placed fourth overall with 374.3 points. Just 16 points separated the top four … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Peters places 4th at Lincoln’s Diving Invitational
Loaded Hawkettes among teams that could challenge Ames’ dynasty in pool
The Ames girls' swimming team has won seven of the last eight state championships. There aren't too many opponents that might be able to end the Little Cyclones' dominance this season, but Ankeny could be one of them. The Hawkettes return six state qualifiers from a squad that placed fourth at last year's meet with 171 points, their highest finish ever … [Read more...] about Loaded Hawkettes among teams that could challenge Ames’ dynasty in pool