The Ankeny boys' golf team will take some momentum into Friday's Joe August Invitational at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. The Hawks posted a 153-174 victory over visiting Mason City in their final CIML Iowa Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. They finished with a 3-3 record in the league. "We got one in the win column, … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers defeat Mason City by 21 strokes, finish 3-3 in Iowa Conference
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Hawkettes extend Mason City’s losing skid, raise their record to 19-3
After a difficult stretch of matches, the Ankeny volleyball team needed a breather on Tuesday night. The top-ranked Hawkettes got one in their home opener. Ankeny hit .542 on the night and rolled to a 25-10, 25-10, 25-18 victory over Mason City in a CIML Iowa Conference match. "We were able to rest a few players after playing 12 matches in the last … [Read more...] about Hawkettes extend Mason City’s losing skid, raise their record to 19-3
Centennial golfers top Ankeny to remain unbeaten in CIML Iowa Conference
The conditions were perfect on Tuesday for the annual Jag-Hawk boys' golf dual meet at Otter Creek. Visiting Ankeny Centennial took advantage of the conditions to defeat Ankeny, 145-156, in the CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Jaguars avenged last year's seven-stroke loss to their rival. "The boys really came out with their best today," said … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers top Ankeny to remain unbeaten in CIML Iowa Conference
Henning wins 4 events, leads Hawkettes to 128-42 victory at Fort Dodge
Ankeny swimmer Alexis Henning appears to be rounding into midseason form. Her teammates aren't looking too bad, either. Henning won two individual events and also swam on two winning relays to lead the seventh-ranked Hawkettes to a 128-42 victory at Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. "The girls had a convincing win," said … [Read more...] about Henning wins 4 events, leads Hawkettes to 128-42 victory at Fort Dodge
Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny finishes 10th at Turk Bowman Invitational
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams have seen a lot of each other in the last two weeks. The two squads met for the third time on Monday in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed third in the 16-team field with a 308 total, while Ankeny finished 10th with a 338. "Today showed our boys a lot about … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny finishes 10th at Turk Bowman Invitational
Ankeny to host Class 4A state qualifying cross country meet on Oct. 20
Ankeny has been named one of the host sites for the Class 4A state qualifying cross country meets on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Ankeny Activities Director Andy Umthun is the meet manager, which means the Ankeny boys' and girls' squads will be in the field. It seems likely that Ankeny Centennial will also be in the field, but the team assignments will be … [Read more...] about Ankeny to host Class 4A state qualifying cross country meet on Oct. 20
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
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
‘We were tired’: Ankeny’s winning streak ends with losses to Dowling, IC Liberty
There will likely be another change this week at the top of the Class 5A volleyball rankings. Third-ranked Iowa City Liberty posted a 25-21, 25-18 victory over No. 1 Ankeny in the semifinals of the Caroline Found Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City West. Liberty then defeated No. 9 Dowling Catholic to capture the title. The Hawkettes had moved into … [Read more...] about ‘We were tired’: Ankeny’s winning streak ends with losses to Dowling, IC Liberty
‘WE’RE BACK’: Hawks rebound from loss with convincing win over Dowling
JJ Kohl and the Ankeny football team had something to prove. Kohl tossed four touchdown passes, three of them to Brady McCullough, and the sixth-ranked Hawks bounced back from last week's loss to Ankeny Centennial with a 27-13 victory over No. 2 Dowling Catholic on Friday at Valley Stadium. It was a rematch of last year's Class 4A semifinal that was won … [Read more...] about ‘WE’RE BACK’: Hawks rebound from loss with convincing win over Dowling
Hawks place 7th at Marshalltown, finish just ahead of Centennial boys
After finishing three spots ahead of Ankeny Centennial at the season-opening Dragon Twilight Invitational on Aug. 28, the Ankeny boys' cross country team finished three spots behind the Jaguars five days later at the KirK Schmaltz Invitational. On Thursday at the Bobcat Invitational in Marshalltown, the crosstown rivals waged their closest battle yet this … [Read more...] about Hawks place 7th at Marshalltown, finish just ahead of Centennial boys
Ankeny girls place 8th at Bobcat Invite, edge rival Jaguars by 4 points
If the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams qualify for this year's state meet, they'll both be prepared to run in a large field. Thursday's Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown boasted a field of 20 teams and 139 runners. Fifth-ranked Ankeny finished with 187 points, edging No. 6 Centennial by four points for eighth place. "In a meet … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls place 8th at Bobcat Invite, edge rival Jaguars by 4 points
‘DIG OR DIE MENTALITY’: Hawkettes rally in all 3 sets to sweep Urbandale
After taking over the No. 1 spot in the Class 5A rankings, the Ankeny volleyball team passed another huge test Thursday with a sweep at No. 5 Urbandale. The Hawkettes overcame a late deficit in all three sets to post a 26-24, 25-20, 25-23 victory in the non-conference match. They improved to 15-1 on the season, while the J-Hawks' record fell to … [Read more...] about ‘DIG OR DIE MENTALITY’: Hawkettes rally in all 3 sets to sweep Urbandale
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
Jaguars overcome windy conditions, earn runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite
On a windy day at Otter Creek Golf Course, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team nearly captured the Ankeny Invitational title. Dowling Catholic shot a 296 to win the 11-team meet on Wednesday. Centennial was second with a 298. "The boys battled the wind for sure," said Centennial coach Rick Fee. "Today was good for us because we saw Southeast Polk … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome windy conditions, earn runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite
Hawkettes get off to fast start, sweep to victory at No. 10 Johnston
A fast start helped the third-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 25-14, 25-20, 25-21 victory at No. 10 Johnston on Tuesday. After a sideout by the Hawkettes, Lexi Stephens and her teammates reeled off 10 straight points for an 11-1 lead and never looked back. They improved their record to 14-1, while the Dragons dropped to 8-4. "This was a big win in … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get off to fast start, sweep to victory at No. 10 Johnston
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
Hawk golfers fall to Waukee Northwest, will host Ankeny Invite Wednesday
The Ankeny boys' golf team dropped a 158-165 decision to Waukee Northwest in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet on Tuesday at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. The Hawks dropped to 2-2 in the conference. "We played OK on a tough golf course," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. "We didn’t do a very good job of eliminating the bigger numbers--we had … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers fall to Waukee Northwest, will host Ankeny Invite Wednesday
Hawkettes knock off No. 1 IC Liberty, No. 2 Valley to win Marj White Classic
There will likely be a new No. 1 team in Class 5A when the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announces its volleyball rankings later this week. And it will be the same squad that raised the state championship trophy last November. Third-ranked Ankeny knocked off the top two teams in Class 5A to win the Marj White Classic on Saturday at Valley. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock off No. 1 IC Liberty, No. 2 Valley to win Marj White Classic
GOODE ENOUGH: Jaguars shock Ankeny behind QB’s 2 TD runs, strong defense
There wasn't much belief in the Ankeny Centennial football team following the Jaguars' 42-13 loss at Indianola in their season opener. But the players in the locker room never lost faith in themselves. "We just had some small mistakes that we had to fix," said Centennial senior Trey Porter. Porter intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble, while … [Read more...] about GOODE ENOUGH: Jaguars shock Ankeny behind QB’s 2 TD runs, strong defense
CENTENNIAL 14, ANKENY 7: Pezzetti ties all-time record in stunning fashion
Jerry Pezzetti stood at midfield and watched as his Ankeny Centennial football players celebrated a huge win over their crosstown rival. He wiped a tear out of his eye after reaching a coaching milestone. "You've got to hand it to these kids," Pezzetti said following the Jaguars' 14-7 victory over second-ranked Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "They … [Read more...] about CENTENNIAL 14, ANKENY 7: Pezzetti ties all-time record in stunning fashion