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Shadwick advances to 4A state meet, leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish

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A year ago, Drake Shadwick couldn't even crack the varsity lineup for the Ankeny boys' golf team. Now, he's headed to the Class 4A state meet. The lone senior among the Hawks' top six players, Shadwick carded a 76 on Monday to place seventh in a district meet at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. He qualified for state as an individual along with … [Read more...] about Shadwick advances to 4A state meet, leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish

Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

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The Ankeny football team is No. 3 in Class 5A in the first RPI rankings of the season from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Southeast Polk (6-0), the lone remaining unbeaten team, is No. 1 with an RPI of .7078. The Rams are just ahead of No. 2 Johnston (5-1), which has an RPI of .7063 after handing Ankeny its first loss, 27-0, on Friday. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

‘We had a good day of racing’: Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at Marcussen Invite

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After not competing for 10 days, the Ankeny girls' swimming team returned to action on Saturday and placed second among 10 squads in the 48th Marcussen Invitational at Cedar Falls. Seventh-ranked Ankeny racked up 343 points despite winning no events. Coach Dustin Rhoads' team raised its overall record to 13-4 on the season. No. 3 Cedar Falls easily … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good day of racing’: Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at Marcussen Invite

‘They made a lot of plays’: Dragons pick off 5 passes in 27-0 victory over Ankeny

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It's back to the drawing board for the Ankeny football team. After cruising through the first five weeks of the season, the Hawks suffered a humbling defeat on Friday, dropping a 27-0 decision at Johnston in a showdown between two of the top squads in Class 5A. "Our coach always says, 'Good times make weak people,'" said Ankeny linebacker Rowan Doak. … [Read more...] about ‘They made a lot of plays’: Dragons pick off 5 passes in 27-0 victory over Ankeny

‘We need to learn lessons from this’: Hawks suffer first shutout loss since 2018

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(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Johnston football team made a huge statement on Friday night. The Dragons intercepted five passes, held visiting Ankeny to just 75 yards of total offense and rolled to a 27-0 victory over the previously unbeaten Hawks. Ankeny was held scoreless for the first time since the 2018 season, when the Hawks lost to Dowling … [Read more...] about ‘We need to learn lessons from this’: Hawks suffer first shutout loss since 2018

‘We all believed in each other’: Hawkettes outlast Dowling girls in top-5 showdown

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Tuesday's top-five volleyball showdown between fourth-ranked Ankeny and No. 3 Dowling Catholic seemed like it would take five sets to decide the winner. Ankeny had no interest in a fifth set though, and the Hawkettes battled back from an 11-4 deficit and later overcame three set points in an extended fourth set to close out … [Read more...] about ‘We all believed in each other’: Hawkettes outlast Dowling girls in top-5 showdown

Centennial, Ankeny golfers compete in tough conditions at Turk Bowman Invite

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Tuesday was another rainy day on the golf course for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' teams. The Jaguars placed fifth among 13 squads in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They posted a score of 319 on one of the state's most difficult courses. Ankeny, meanwhile, finished 11th with a 364 total. Coach Mike … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny golfers compete in tough conditions at Turk Bowman Invite

‘We learned the importance of all 6 guys’: Hawks shoot 303 in final CIML triangular

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(Story by Isaiah Pine) The Ankeny boys' golf team completed its CIML Conference regular season schedule with a 3-5 record after falling to both ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic and No. 8 Waukee on Monday. The Maroons shot a 289 to win the triangular meet at Otter Creek. The Warriors posted a 298 total, while Ankeny finished third with a 303. "Even … [Read more...] about ‘We learned the importance of all 6 guys’: Hawks shoot 303 in final CIML triangular

‘The offense kept answering for us’: Hawks outlast Sioux City East in shootout, 35-25

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The Ankeny football team passed its biggest test of the season thus far. The visiting Hawks got a pair of interceptions from Zane McAnelly and Dawson Whitinger in the second half and held off Sioux City East, 35-25, in a battle of unbeaten squads on Friday at Elwood Olsen Stadium. "It was a tough one," said Ankeny coach Jeff Bauer. "It was a strange … [Read more...] about ‘The offense kept answering for us’: Hawks outlast Sioux City East in shootout, 35-25

‘They’re good, but are beatable’: Ankeny shows some fight in loss to No. 1 Wolves

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The Ankeny volleyball team may have found a glimmer of hope from the third set of Thursday's loss to Waukee Northwest. Even though the fourth-ranked Hawkettes were swept on their home court in a showdown for the CIML Conference lead, No. 1 Northwest was pushed to the limit in Set 3 before closing out a 25-15, 25-20, 31-29 victory. "They're a beatable … [Read more...] about ‘They’re good, but are beatable’: Ankeny shows some fight in loss to No. 1 Wolves

Hawk golfers shoot season-best 302 in CIML triangular meet on home course

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After shooting its worst score of the season on Wednesday, the Ankeny boys' golf team got a much-needed boost of confidence 24 hours later. The Hawks posted a season-best score of 302 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. They lost to fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest (290) while easily defeating Urbandale (325). "It is always … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot season-best 302 in CIML triangular meet on home course

Jaguars place 5th, Ankeny golfers take 7th in S.E. Polk Invitational at Copper Creek

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The scores were higher across the board in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek Golf Course. Despite some sunny skies, many of the boys' golf squads in the 11-team field struggled with the soggy conditions after heavy rains pelted the course over the last 10 days. A lack of practice time during that stretch may have also been a … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 5th, Ankeny golfers take 7th in S.E. Polk Invitational at Copper Creek

Roush sisters reach career milestones as Hawkettes cruise to victory at Johnston

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The sister tandem of Quinn and Kellen Roush was nearing career milestones heading into the Ankeny volleyball team's Tuesday night matchup at Johnston. Quinn, a senior middle hitter, was five blocks shy of 200 career blocks. Kellen, a sophomore setter, was just four assists away from surpassing 500 career assists. The … [Read more...] about Roush sisters reach career milestones as Hawkettes cruise to victory at Johnston

‘We made them earn it!’: Swimmers fall to No. 5 Johnston girls in top-10 showdown

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Only one power point separated the fifth-ranked Johnston and No. 6 Ankeny girls' swimming teams heading into Tuesday's dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Dragons entered the meet with a season best of 2,970 power points while Ankeny had posted a total of 2,969. The two squads were tied with No. 8 Valley for third place in the CIML … [Read more...] about ‘We made them earn it!’: Swimmers fall to No. 5 Johnston girls in top-10 showdown

A MUDDY MESS: Ankeny teams, Jaguar boys race for fun at Heartland Classic

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The 21st Heartland Classic cross country meet was contested Saturday on a course in Pella that provided some huge challenges for the hundreds of runners. Heavy rains over the last week turned the Central College course into a muddy mess. "These were some incredibly tough conditions," said Ankeny girls' coach Josh Einertson. "I don’t know if I’ve ever … [Read more...] about A MUDDY MESS: Ankeny teams, Jaguar boys race for fun at Heartland Classic

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Katelyn Mescher, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior libero Katelyn Mescher has helped the Ankeny volleyball team to a 22-5 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 5A. She led the Hawkettes and ranked third in Class 5A with 190 digs going into Saturday's Waukee Invitational. Mescher was tied for second on her team with 22 aces prior to Saturday. She had completed 201 of 219 serves (91.8 percent). Here … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Katelyn Mescher, Ankeny volleyball

Hawkettes post 3-2 mark at Waukee Invite with matches vs. Johnston, NW up next

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The Ankeny volleyball team entered Saturday's Waukee Invitational with a lot of momentum after defeating a pair of top-10 opponents earlier in the week. But the third-ranked Hawkettes, who posted wins at No. 5 Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday and against No. 9 Valley on Thursday despite battling some injuries, are now dealing with some more health … [Read more...] about Hawkettes post 3-2 mark at Waukee Invite with matches vs. Johnston, NW up next

‘We’re a talented team’: Hawks dominate every facet of game in 59-0 rivalry victory

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Perhaps nobody enjoyed the Ankeny football team's dominant performance on Friday night more than injured junior offensive lineman Layne Hearne. Hearne watched from the sidelines in a motorized wheelchair as the Hawks rolled to a 59-0 win over Ankeny Centennial in the annual crosstown showdown at Ankeny Stadium. It was the largest margin of victory in the … [Read more...] about ‘We’re a talented team’: Hawks dominate every facet of game in 59-0 rivalry victory