The Ankeny girls' cross country team doesn't get a chance to compete in a field of nearly 400 runners very often. That was the opportunity--and the challenge--that awaited the Hawkettes on Friday. Seventh-ranked Ankeny traveled to St. Paul, Minn., for the prestigious Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course. The Hawkettes placed ninth … [Read more...] about ‘It was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up’: Hawkettes place 9th at Griak Invite
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Cedar Falls wins 3 close races against Ankeny swimmers, posts 96-90 victory
It's been a tough week for the Ankeny girls' swimming team. After dropping a 105-81 decision at fourth-ranked Valley on Tuesday, No. 7 Ankeny was back on the road Thursday to face another top-10 opponent. This time, the Hawkettes suffered a 96-90 loss in a non-conference meet at No. 9 Cedar Falls. Ankeny's overall record fell to 3-4 heading into a long … [Read more...] about Cedar Falls wins 3 close races against Ankeny swimmers, posts 96-90 victory
Ankeny golfers place 3rd at S.E. Polk Invite behind Adams; Jaguars finish 4th
The Ankeny boys' golf team appears to be in a good spot as the postseason approaches. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial is also trending in the right direction. Both squads earned top-four finishes in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek. The eighth-ranked Hawks placed third among 11 teams with a 297 total. "I know the entire … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 3rd at S.E. Polk Invite behind Adams; Jaguars finish 4th
‘We did what we needed to do’: Ankeny overcomes lack of energy to sweep SEP
In a long season, there are some nights when the Ankeny volleyball team won't bring its "A" game. Tuesday was one of those nights. Still, the third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-21, 25-14, 25-16 victory at Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference match. "I was hoping for a little more energy," said Ankeny coach Liz Baethke. "We came in kind of flat, … [Read more...] about ‘We did what we needed to do’: Ankeny overcomes lack of energy to sweep SEP
‘We just couldn’t win any races’: Ankeny swimmers drop 105-81 decision at Valley
The Ankeny girls' swimming team just couldn't get over the hump. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes lost several close races on Tuesday and dropped a 105-81 decision at No. 4 Valley in a CIML Conference dual meet. The Tigers captured every event, including a sweep of the top three places in the diving competition. Valley won five of the swimming events by … [Read more...] about ‘We just couldn’t win any races’: Ankeny swimmers drop 105-81 decision at Valley
‘I thought we had a good day’: Hawks earn runner-up finish at Spray Invitational
For the fifth time this season, the Ankeny boys' golf team posted a score below 300 on Monday. The fourth-ranked Hawks shot a 298 and placed second among eight squads in the Steve Spray Invitational at the Indianola Country Club. No. 8 Southeast Polk won the meet with a 289 total. "I thought we had a good day today and was very happy with a … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we had a good day’: Hawks earn runner-up finish at Spray Invitational
Zuber takes 2nd at Heartland Classic, leads Hawk runners to 6th-place finish
Saturday's Heartland Classic at Central College in Pella provided a big challenge for the Ankeny boys' cross country team. Competing against 27 other squads, including six from out of state, the third-ranked Hawks placed sixth overall with 225 points. By comparison, they finished 10th a year ago in a field of 37 teams with 320 points. "The Heartland is … [Read more...] about Zuber takes 2nd at Heartland Classic, leads Hawk runners to 6th-place finish
‘It’s a different lineup every week’: Ankeny overcomes injuries to win Waukee title
As the injuries continue to pile up for the Ankeny volleyball team, the Hawkettes have still managed to enjoy success on the court. Third-ranked Ankeny defended its title on Saturday at the Waukee Invitational with a 25-18, 25-19 victory over the host Warriors. The Hawkettes (16-7) defeated No. 15 Waukee (8-14) for the third time this season. "We … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a different lineup every week’: Ankeny overcomes injuries to win Waukee title
Ankeny swimmers edge Pleasant Valley for 2nd place at Little Hawk Invitational
The Ankeny girls' swimming team won two events and placed second overall in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. Iowa City West won the team title with 435.5 points. Ankeny finished with 349.5 points, edging Pleasant Valley (348) and Waukee (341) for the runner-up spot in the six-team field. "We had a … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers edge Pleasant Valley for 2nd place at Little Hawk Invitational
Revive Prep of the Week: Anja Peck, Ankeny girls’ swimming/ACHS girls’ XC
Senior Anja Peck has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 3-2 dual record. She is currently ranked ninth in the state in the 200 individual medley and 11th in the 100 breaststroke. Peck is also a key member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country squad. She is a three-time state qualifier in that sport. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Prep of the Week: Anja Peck, Ankeny girls’ swimming/ACHS girls’ XC
‘This was our coming out party’: Hawks’ defense fuels 16-10 win over Johnston
Friday's game against visiting Johnston wasn't a must-win situation for the Ankeny football team. But a loss would have been the Hawks' third in a row, and could have severely damaged their playoff hopes. Ankeny responded with a huge defensive effort to post a 16-10 victory over the Dragons, leaving both squads at 2-2 after the first four weeks of the … [Read more...] about ‘This was our coming out party’: Hawks’ defense fuels 16-10 win over Johnston
Hawk golfers edge Waukee schools in triangular, finish 6-2 in CIML Conference
Only three strokes separated the Ankeny boys' golf team from two of its CIML Conference rivals on Thursday at Otter Creek. Fortunately for the Hawks, they came out on top in the triangular meet. Fifth-ranked Ankeny posted a score of 297 to edge No. 13 Waukee by one stroke. No. 7 Waukee Northwest was another two shots back with a 300. The Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers edge Waukee schools in triangular, finish 6-2 in CIML Conference
Centennial girls edge Hawkettes by 4 points to defend crown at Karpan Invite
Only one spot separates the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams in the latest Class 3A rankings from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Tuesday's Tom Karpan Invitational at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School showed that there isn't much of a gap between the two squads. Sixth-ranked Centennial edged No. 5 Ankeny by four … [Read more...] about Centennial girls edge Hawkettes by 4 points to defend crown at Karpan Invite
‘This was our best meet’: Ankeny tankers make progress in 125-61 loss to Dowling
The final score of Tuesday's dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center was deceiving. Even though the Dowling Catholic girls' swimming team posted a 125-61 victory over host Ankeny, coach Dustin Rhoads was happy with his team's performance. "This was our best meet as a whole so far," said Rhoads. "I am pleased with how we raced, and the times we put up … [Read more...] about ‘This was our best meet’: Ankeny tankers make progress in 125-61 loss to Dowling
‘It’s not a course you can fake your way around’: Hawks, Jags struggle at Veenker
One of the state's toughest courses proved to be a formidable challenge for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams on Monday. The seventh-ranked Hawks placed seventh among 18 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They posted a score of 322, their highest of the season. "It was not a very good day for us," … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not a course you can fake your way around’: Hawks, Jags struggle at Veenker
‘It was just a rough go’: Ailing Hawkettes post 3-2 record at Found Invitational
It's a good time for the Ankeny volleyball team to regroup. The third-ranked Hawkettes went 3-2 on Saturday in the Caroline Found Invitational at Iowa City West. They will have a week off before returning to the court on Saturday at the Waukee Invitational. "I think the timing is going to benefit us so we can heal up and get back to 100 percent," said … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a rough go’: Ailing Hawkettes post 3-2 record at Found Invitational
‘We just have to start faster’: Hawks dig big hole in 35-14 loss to Dowling
(Story by Gabe Ploeger) The Ankeny Hawks were once again staring face-to-face with one of the state's top teams. Coming off a 58-21 loss to Southeast Polk, the Hawks had to travel to Valley Stadium on Friday to play second-ranked Dowling Catholic. Things didn't get any easier. Ra'Shawd Davis ran 36 times for 242 yards and three touchdowns to … [Read more...] about ‘We just have to start faster’: Hawks dig big hole in 35-14 loss to Dowling
Ankeny squads place 3rd at Bobcat Invitational; Zuber earns 2nd straight win
The Ankeny cross country teams earned a pair of third-place finishes in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown Community College. Top-ranked Johnston won the girls' crown with 94 points, edging No. 11 Dallas Center-Grimes by five points. No. 5 Ankeny and No. 2 Dubuque Hempstead both finished with 116 points in the 18-team field, but the … [Read more...] about Ankeny squads place 3rd at Bobcat Invitational; Zuber earns 2nd straight win
‘A lot of people had to step up’: Ankeny swimmers hold on for win at Newton
The Ankeny girls' swimming team won the final event, the 400 freestyle relay, to hold on for an 87-83 victory at Newton in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday. Ankeny raised its overall record to 3-1 on the season. "It was an interesting meet," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "We were kind of sluggish from the start. It was a short-course meters … [Read more...] about ‘A lot of people had to step up’: Ankeny swimmers hold on for win at Newton
Hawk golfers shoot 306 at home invite, edge Jaguars by 1 stroke for 5th place
Wednesday's Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek showed the Ankeny boys' golf team just how difficult it is to post a low score from one day to the next. After shooting a total of 277 on Tuesday at Willow Creek, the seventh-ranked Hawks struggled to a fifth-place finish among 11 teams in their home tournament 24 hours later. They finished with a score of … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot 306 at home invite, edge Jaguars by 1 stroke for 5th place