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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachel Rolow, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Freshman Rachel Rolow has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 5-2 dual-meet record. Rolow placed second in the 200 individual medley (2:20.19) and third in the 500 freestyle (5:35.27) during Tuesday's dual meet against No. 7 Johnston at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She helped the Hawkettes to a 104-82 victory. "We have moved … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachel Rolow, Ankeny girls’ swimming

Hawkettes win 10 events, claim Ram Relays crown for 6th consecutive year

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A lot of different swimmers contributed to the Ankeny girls' swimming team's victory in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes won 10 of the 11 events and captured the team title for the sixth consecutive year with 192 points. Newon/Colfax-Mingo/Pella placed second in the eight-team field with 120 points. "This meet … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 10 events, claim Ram Relays crown for 6th consecutive year

Rumley, Jorgensen post victories as Ankeny swimmers tumble to No. 1 Ames

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team took some positives away from Tuesday's dual meet at Ames, even though the fourth-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 124-62 decision to the state's No. 1 squad. "Competing against a great team like Ames is always a challenge," said Ankeny coach Michelle Stout. "We can really grow as a team when we race the best teams in the state. … [Read more...] about Rumley, Jorgensen post victories as Ankeny swimmers tumble to No. 1 Ames

Hawkettes set season-high in power points despite loss at No. 2 Dowling

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A long week for the Ankeny girls' swimming team came to an end on Thursday with a 108-78 loss at Dowling Catholic in a showdown between two of the state's top squads. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes were forced out of their home pool at Trail Point Aquatics Center earlier this week, due to some cloudiness in the pool. They temporarily moved their practices to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes set season-high in power points despite loss at No. 2 Dowling

Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has dominated the month of September. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes raised their record to 4-0 with a 140-46 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt on Tuesday. They have defeated their four opponents this month by an average of nearly 78 points. "We just finished up a challenging schedule of three meets in eight days so the girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record

Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season

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Even in a different sized pool, the Ankeny girls' swimming team still knows how to swim fast. The third-ranked Hawkettes traveled to Newton on Thursday and came away with a 120-50 victory over the Cardinals. They improved to 3-0 on the season. "Newton's pool is 25 meters instead of the usual 25 yard pools we compete in," said Ankeny coach Michelle … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season

Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola

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Some of the best races on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center were between teammates on the Ankeny girls' swimming squad. The third-ranked Hawkettes dominated their dual meet against Indianola, rolling to a 149-34 victory. They swept the top three places in many of the events. "It was a convincing win," said Ankeny coach Michelle Stout, whose team … [Read more...] about Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola

Ankeny swimmers win nine events en route to victory over Waukee

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has picked up right where it left off last season, when the Hawkettes recorded a second consecutive fourth-place finish at the state meet. Ankeny opened its swimming season on Tuesday with a 109-77 victory over Waukee at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawkettes won nine events, including all three relays. "Waukee is a … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win nine events en route to victory over Waukee

Ankeny diver Jorgensen wins Back to the Boards title at Lincoln

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It appears that Mandy Parton is already making a difference for the Ankeny girls' swimming team. Parton is in her first season coaching the Ankeny divers, and on Monday the Hawkettes opened their season with a strong performance in the Back to the Boards 2019 meet. The diving-only event was held at Des Moines Lincoln. "This was an outstanding night for … [Read more...] about Ankeny diver Jorgensen wins Back to the Boards title at Lincoln

Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors

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Five Ankeny swimmers have received all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association for the 2018-19 season. Boys' standouts Trent Frandson, Max Martin, Jae Swanepoel and Adam Vaske were honored along with girls' standout Jasmine Rumley. Frandson, a sophomore, earned all-American honors in four events. He led the Hawks to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors

‘It was just a feeling of being at home’: Rumley chooses Tennessee

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During her high school career, Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley has always been one of the fastest athletes in the pool, on the softball field, and on the track. Rumley could have elected to pursue any of those sports in college, but she decided to focus on swimming. Now, she has picked a school. The junior verbally committed on Tuesday to the University of … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a feeling of being at home’: Rumley chooses Tennessee

Rumley defends 50 free title, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish

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Before turning their clocks back on Saturday night, the members of the Ankeny girls' swimming team turned back the clock on Saturday afternoon during the state meet at Marshalltown, repeating some of their performances from last year. Jasmine Rumley defended her state title in the 50 freestyle and repeated her second-place finish in the 100 freestyle. She … [Read more...] about Rumley defends 50 free title, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish

Peters earns 14th-place finish in state diving meet

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Ankeny's Erica Peters was the only freshman placewinner in the state diving meet on Saturday morning at Marshalltown. Peters placed 14th in a field of 32 competitors with 386.35 points. She scored three team points for the Hawkettes, who sit in 10th place heading into the swimming finals, which begin at 4 p.m. Jayna Misra of Ames easily defended her … [Read more...] about Peters earns 14th-place finish in state diving meet

Ankeny swimmers show no fatigue, cruise to win over Dragons

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The members of the Ankeny girls' swimming team should have been suffering from fatigue on Tuesday. However, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes still posted some impressive times en route to a 135-51 victory at Johnston. "At this point in the season, both teams are making a final push for strength and speed before we enter the championship phase of our … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers show no fatigue, cruise to win over Dragons

Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win

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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

Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win

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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

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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

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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