Junior Caroline Walker has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 2-1 record. She swam on two winning relays Thursday as the Hawkettes posted a 113-57 victory at Newton. Last year, Walker placed 28th in the 50 freestyle and 23rd in the 100 butterfly at the state meet. She helped the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish overall. Here is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Girls' Swimming
Hawkettes adjust to 25-meter pool, cruise to 113-57 victory at Newton
The Ankeny girls' swimming team adjusted to a different pool and cruised to a 113-57 victory at Newton in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday. It was the second convincing win in three nights for the fifth-ranked Hawkettes, who are now 2-1 on the season. "This meet is in a 25-meter pool which is slightly longer than the 25-yard pool that we … [Read more...] about Hawkettes adjust to 25-meter pool, cruise to 113-57 victory at Newton
Ankeny swimmers win all 12 events, cruise to 150-32 victory over Ottumwa
Tuesday's dual meet against visiting Ottumwa turned out to be more of an intrasquad scrimmage for the Ankeny girls' swimming team. The Hawkettes dominated the non-conference meet, winning every event en route to a 150-32 victory at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They evened their record at 1-1. Ankeny swept the top two or three places in most of the … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win all 12 events, cruise to 150-32 victory over Ottumwa
Hawkettes drop 104-82 decision to Johnston in their dual-meet opener
The Ankeny girls' swimming team has had some good battles with Johnston over the last couple of years. The Hawkettes opened last season with a 102-84 victory over Johnston before the Dragons later edged Ankeny by four points to win the regional meet at Johnston. The Dragons then placed fifth at the state meet with 173 points, while Ankeny finished seventh … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop 104-82 decision to Johnston in their dual-meet opener
Peters, Ankeny divers defend their titles at Johnston Invitational
Last year, the Ankeny girls' swimming team had three divers among the top 13 finishers at the state meet. The Hawkettes might be able to duplicate that feat this season. Even though Dasha Toth has graduated, Ankeny showed off its diving depth on Monday at the Johnston Invitational. The Hawkettes placed three girls among the top six finishers in the … [Read more...] about Peters, Ankeny divers defend their titles at Johnston Invitational
‘We have a great pool of athletes’: AHS swimmers return 10 state qualifiers
Many of the top performers from last year's Ankeny girls' swimming team are back this season. The Hawkettes have also added some talented newcomers. "We have one of the largest teams I've coached," said longtime Ankeny coach Michelle Stout, who has 45 girls on the roster. "It's common to get a spike in interest in an Olympic year, and this (year) was … [Read more...] about ‘We have a great pool of athletes’: AHS swimmers return 10 state qualifiers
Part-time runner helps Ankeny swimmers to 7th-place finish at state meet
A freshman who didn't even focus on swimming full-time this fall helped the Ankeny girls' swimming team to a seventh-place finish in the state meet on Saturday at Marshalltown. Anja Peck, who was also one of the top runners on the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country squad, placed seventh in the 100 breaststroke in her state-meet debut. She posted a … [Read more...] about Part-time runner helps Ankeny swimmers to 7th-place finish at state meet
Henning breaks AHS mark in backstroke; Carleton, Peck also advance to finals
Ankeny swimmer Alexis Henning was hoping to break the school record in the 100 backstroke during the girls' state meet this weekend at Marshalltown. She didn't wait until Saturday's finals to do it. Henning broke the mark with a time of 57.68 seconds during the preliminaries on Friday night. She qualified for Saturday's "A" final with the sixth-fastest … [Read more...] about Henning breaks AHS mark in backstroke; Carleton, Peck also advance to finals
Ankeny’s Peters places 6th, Toth 11th and Kolars 13th at state diving meet
The Ankeny girls' swimming team is off to a good start at the state meet--thanks to the Hawkettes' divers. All three Ankeny qualifiers placed among the top 13 finishers in the diving competition on Friday at the Marshalltown YMCA. The Hawkettes sit in third place overall with 23 points heading into the swimming portion of the meet, which begins with the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Peters places 6th, Toth 11th and Kolars 13th at state diving meet
Hawkette swimmers place 2nd at regional, qualify for state in every event
The Ankeny and Johnston girls' swimming teams battled down to the wire on Saturday for the overall crown in a regional meet at Summit Middle School. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes held a two-point lead going into the final event. But No. 4 Johnston then won the 400 freestyle relay in a time of 3:38.07, defeating Ankeny by about 2 seconds. That victory … [Read more...] about Hawkette swimmers place 2nd at regional, qualify for state in every event
Ankeny qualifies all 3 of its divers for state meet next weekend
Ankeny is one of only five teams to advance all three of its divers to the girls' state swimming and diving meet next weekend at Marshalltown. The Hawkettes got some strong performances from Erica Peters, Tasha Doth and Hannah Kolars in a regional meet on Thursday at Johnston. All three of them placed among the top six finishers. "They're all in good … [Read more...] about Ankeny qualifies all 3 of its divers for state meet next weekend
With their top swimmers sitting out, Hawkettes finish 3rd at conference meet
The Ankeny girls' swimming team placed third in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Thursday at Fort Dodge. Second-ranked Ames won the meet with 386 points. Mason City took second among the five teams with 315. No. 6 Ankeny finished with 285 points. The Hawkettes were among the teams that rested most of their top swimmers for the upcoming regional … [Read more...] about With their top swimmers sitting out, Hawkettes finish 3rd at conference meet
Peters wins Iowa Conference diving title; Ankeny edges Bobcats for team crown
Erica Peters and the other Ankeny girls' divers will finally get a little time off. Competing for the fourth time in eight days, Peters won the CIML Iowa Conference title on Tuesday at Fort Dodge while leading the Hawkettes to the team crown. "I'm amazed that these girls could compete in four meets in a week's time and turn in such great performances," … [Read more...] about Peters wins Iowa Conference diving title; Ankeny edges Bobcats for team crown
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alexis Henning, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Junior Alexis Henning has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 6-2 record this season. On Thursday, Henning won four events as the Hawkettes rolled to a 145-41 victory over visiting Marshalltown at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She won both the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke and also anchored the winning 200 medley and 400 freestyle … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alexis Henning, Ankeny girls’ swimming
All of Ankeny’s divers place among top 20 finishers at Bobcat Invitational
The members of the Ankeny girls' diving team are busy preparing for the end of the season. On Saturday, the Hawkettes competed in the Bobcat Invitational at the Marshalltown YMCA, where the state meet will be held on Nov. 13. "All of our girls placed in the top 20," said Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout. "This is one of the biggest diving … [Read more...] about All of Ankeny’s divers place among top 20 finishers at Bobcat Invitational
Hawkettes dominate final dual meet, romp to 145-41 victory over Marshalltown
The Ankeny girls' swimming team closed out its dual-meet season with a 145-41 victory over visiting Marshalltown on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes won every event except for the diving competition. They finished the regular season with records of 3-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 6-2 overall. "Tonight was the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes dominate final dual meet, romp to 145-41 victory over Marshalltown
Peck, Henning, Peters post victories during Hawkettes’ loss to No. 2 Waukee
Although the location of Tuesday's dual meet was changed, the Ankeny girls' swimming team still had to face one of the state's top squads. Second-ranked Waukee was slated to host the dual meet, but it was moved to Ankeny due to a problem with the pool at the Waukee YMCA. The switch didn't seem to bother the Warriors, who won eight of the 12 events and … [Read more...] about Peck, Henning, Peters post victories during Hawkettes’ loss to No. 2 Waukee
Stout proud of Ankeny swimmers’ effort, passion and energy in loss to No. 4 Ames
The Ames girls' swimming team is still a powerhouse--even without its longtime coach. The fourth-ranked Little Cyclones handed No. 7 Ankeny its first loss of the season on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They posted a 119-67 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Ames swimmers have dedicated their season to Dan Flannery, who died of … [Read more...] about Stout proud of Ankeny swimmers’ effort, passion and energy in loss to No. 4 Ames
Henning, Parton lead the way as tired Ankeny swimmers roll past Newton
It's been a long week for the Ankeny girls' swimming team. That didn't stop the sixth-ranked Hawkettes from posting another convincing victory on Thursday. Ankeny won 10 of the 12 events and defeated visiting Newton, 137-47, in a non-conference dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawkettes raised their overall record to 5-0. "Despite a … [Read more...] about Henning, Parton lead the way as tired Ankeny swimmers roll past Newton
Hawkette swimmers win 10 of 12 events en route to 67-35 victory at Mason City
The Ankeny girls' swimming team averaged more than 124 points in each of its first three dual meets this season. There was no way the sixth-ranked Hawkettes were going to reach that number in Tuesday's dual meet at Mason City, but they still posted an impressive victory. Ankeny won 10 of the 12 events and defeated the Mohawks, 67-35, in a CIML Iowa … [Read more...] about Hawkette swimmers win 10 of 12 events en route to 67-35 victory at Mason City