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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alexis Henning, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Ankeny divers Peters, Toth sweep top two places at Tanker Invitational

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Making adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a requirement for all high school athletes. Ankeny divers Erica Peters and Dasha Toth did just that on Saturday, when they competed at a meet that they weren't originally slated to be among the participants. And the duo ended up capturing the top two places. Peters won the Tanker … [Read more...] about Ankeny divers Peters, Toth sweep top two places at Tanker Invitational

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Sophomore Caroline Walker is a member of the Ankeny girls' swimming team. She has helped the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 3-0 dual record. In Ankeny's last meet on Sept. 15, Walker placed second in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:04.15, losing to Fort Dodge's Grace Hartley by one-hundredth of a second. Still, she helped the Hawkettes to a 134-47 victory … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming

Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge

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The seven seniors on the Ankeny girls' swimming team celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday with a 134-47 victory over visiting Fort Dodge at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was the CIML Iowa Conference opener for the fifth-ranked Hawkettes, who raised their overall record to 3-0. "Fort Dodge has several talented swimmers, and some of our top girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge

Hawkettes experiment with their lineup during lopsided victory at Ottumwa

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Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout is still trying to find her best lineup. Tuesday's dual meet at Ottumwa gave Stout an opportunity to experiment a little bit. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes won every event while mixing up their lineup and rolled to a 137-28 victory at The Beach. They are now 2-0 on the year. "In this early stage of the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes experiment with their lineup during lopsided victory at Ottumwa

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maddie Carleton, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Junior Maddie Carleton helped the Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 102-84 victory over Johnston in a dual meet on Tuesday at Summit Middle School. She won the 500 freestyle in a time of 5:20.38 and placed second in the 200 freestyle in 2:00.40. As a sophomore, Carleton helped the Hawkettes to a third-place finish at the state meet. She placed sixth in the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maddie Carleton, Ankeny girls’ swimming

‘It was a 100 percent team effort’: Ankeny swims to 102-84 victory at Johnston

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team may not have some of the elite talent that has been a part of the Hawkettes' roster over the last few seasons. Ankeny, though, still has plenty of depth. The Hawkettes relied on a team effort to post a 102-84 victory over Johnston in a season-opening dual meet on Tuesday at Summit Middle School. "We knew that most of … [Read more...] about ‘It was a 100 percent team effort’: Ankeny swims to 102-84 victory at Johnston

Hard work pays off for Peters, Ankeny divers at Johnston Invitational

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The graduation of state champion diver Sydney Jorgensen left the Ankeny girls' swimming team with a big hole to fill in its lineup. The Hawkettes appear to have some capable replacements. Ankeny opened its season on Monday by winning the Johnston Invitational at Summit Middle School. The Hawkettes had four top-10 finishers in the diving-only … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off for Peters, Ankeny divers at Johnston Invitational

Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA

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Several Ankeny male and female swimmers have earned all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. The top 100 times in each event nationally were recognized as all-American efforts. Junior Trent Frandson, who led the Ankeny boys' team to a second-place finish at the state meet in February, is a four-time all-American. … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA

Rumley posts fastest qualifying times in both 50, 100 freestyle events

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Ankeny senior Jasmine Rumley earned a pair of automatic all-American honors during the preliminaries of the girls' state swimming meet on Friday night at Marshalltown. Rumley posted the fastest qualifying time in both sprinting events. She turned in a time of 22.78 seconds in the 50 freestyle, then broke the 50-second barrier in the 100 freestyle with a … [Read more...] about Rumley posts fastest qualifying times in both 50, 100 freestyle events