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Hawkettes, Jaguars could meet in Class 5A quarterfinals for 2nd straight year

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams collided in the quarterfinals of last year's Class 5A state tournament. There's a chance that it could happen again this season. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced its regional pairings on Thursday. Centennial has been placed in Region 3, while Ankeny is in Region 4. The defending … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars could meet in Class 5A quarterfinals for 2nd straight year

Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, move into tie for first place in Iowa Conference

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Tuesday was a good night for the Ankeny volleyball team. Not only did the fifth-ranked Hawkettes bounce back from last week's loss to Ankeny Centennial with a sweep at Marshalltown, but the Jaguars' loss to Waukee Northwest allowed Ankeny to move into a first-place tie with those two teams atop the CIML Iowa Conference. All three squads are now 4-1 with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, move into tie for first place in Iowa Conference

Ankeny swimmers make some progress despite loss to No. 3 Little Cyclones

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Sometimes, a team can benefit from a loss. That may have been the case on Tuesday for the seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team, which dropped a 105-81 decision at No. 3 Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. A year ago, the Little Cyclones--who have won nine of the last 11 state titles--posted a 119-67 victory over Ankeny. "Tonight we … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers make some progress despite loss to No. 3 Little Cyclones

Hawk golfers, Hensen just miss qualifying for Class 4A state meet

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The season came to an end on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The Hawks competed in a Class 4A district meet at Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City and just missed qualifying for the state meet. They placed fifth in the 14-team field with a 335 total, finishing three strokes out of the third and final qualifying spot. "I am really proud of … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers, Hensen just miss qualifying for Class 4A state meet

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ swimming team

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When the Ankeny girls' swimming program was launched in 1989, the Hawkettes suffered through some growing pains. Ankeny had three winless campaigns in its first seven seasons and went just 10-52 in dual meets through 1995. The Hawkettes had no state qualifiers in two of those years and placed no higher than 30th at the state meet during that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ swimming team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Hensen, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Sophomore Drew Hensen carded a 75 in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. He placed third as an individual while leading the Ankeny boys' golf team to a fourth-place finish. Hensen is a three-time medalist this season. He leads the Hawks with a nine-hole average of 38.7 strokes. Here is some inside info on Hensen: You … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Hensen, Ankeny boys’ golf

‘They made more plays than we did’: Valley’s late TD hands Hawks 38-35 loss

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The Ankeny football team knows how to rebound from a tough loss. Now, the Hawks will have to do it again. Mason Morrow threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Ayden Price with 13 seconds left and fifth-ranked Valley defeated No. 1 Ankeny, 38-35, on Friday at Valley Stadium. "I definitely think we will bounce back stronger," said Ankeny receiver Brady … [Read more...] about ‘They made more plays than we did’: Valley’s late TD hands Hawks 38-35 loss

COMMITTED: Centennial’s Kovacs to join Ankeny’s Gibson, Macke at Minnesota St.

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Ankeny Centennial soccer standout Courtney Kovacs decided earlier this week that she wanted to continue her playing career at Minnesota State-Mankato. Ankeny players Eden Gibson and Kennedy Macke came to the same conclusion at about the same time. Kovacs announced her verbal commitment to the Mavericks via Twitter on Tuesday. Gibson and Macke then … [Read more...] about COMMITTED: Centennial’s Kovacs to join Ankeny’s Gibson, Macke at Minnesota St.

McCullough to follow sister’s footsteps, will play football at Northern Iowa

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Ankeny receiver Brady McCullough has always had a tight bond with his older sister Sara. The siblings will have a chance to grow even closer over the next few years. McCullough verbally committed on Wednesday to play football at Northern Iowa, where Sara is a redshirt freshman on the women's basketball team. He announced his decision via … [Read more...] about McCullough to follow sister’s footsteps, will play football at Northern Iowa

‘We wanted it so bad’: Centennial girls sweep to victory over Hawkettes

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For the last two weeks, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team focused most of its attention on third-ranked Ankeny. Not even an injury to one of their top players could prevent the No. 7 Jaguars from knocking off their crosstown rival. Centennial moved into sole possession of first place in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 28-26, 31-29, 25-23 victory at … [Read more...] about ‘We wanted it so bad’: Centennial girls sweep to victory over Hawkettes

Hawkettes win 10 of 12 events on Senior Night, cruise past Mason City

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Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout is never going to forget this year's senior class. The 14 seniors were recognized on Tuesday during the Hawkettes' 131-54 victory over visiting Mason City at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "This is one of the largest group of senior girls that I can remember," Stout said. "They have shown great leadership and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 10 of 12 events on Senior Night, cruise past Mason City

Anderson commits to St. Thomas, then suffers injury in Jaguars’ win over Ankeny

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It's been a rollercoaster week for Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Olivia Anderson. On Monday, she verbally committed to play for the University of St. Thomas (Minn.). The Tommies are the first athletic program in the NCAA modern era to reclassify directly from Division III to Division I. "I'm super excited," Anderson said. "They're in the Summit … [Read more...] about Anderson commits to St. Thomas, then suffers injury in Jaguars’ win over Ankeny

King, Jaguars place 2nd at conference meet; Hensen takes 3rd for Hawks

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During the regular season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team dominated the CIML Iowa Conference, defeating all six of its opponents to capture the league's dual-meet title. On Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course, the seventh-ranked Jaguars were unable to complete a sweep of the conference championships. No. 11 Marshalltown shot a 302 to win the Iowa … [Read more...] about King, Jaguars place 2nd at conference meet; Hensen takes 3rd for Hawks

Hawkettes race to victory at Rim Rock Farm Classic; Ankeny boys finish 14th

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The Ankeny girls' cross country team picked a good time to win its first title of the season. It came on Saturday at the prestigious Rim Rock Farm Classic at the University of Kansas. The Hawkettes, who are ranked eighth in Class 4A, captured the crown in the Girls' Crimson division with 77 points. Topeka-Seaman (Kan.) placed second in the 21-team … [Read more...] about Hawkettes race to victory at Rim Rock Farm Classic; Ankeny boys finish 14th

Hawkettes capture Boone Invitational title, will host Centennial Tuesday

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Dropping only one set along the way, the Ankeny volleyball team captured the championship of the Boone Invitational on Saturday. The third-ranked Hawkettes won all six of their matches in the round-robin tournament. They raised their record to 30-4 on the season. Ankeny also won the Boone Invitational in 2018 and 2019. The tournament was not held last … [Read more...] about Hawkettes capture Boone Invitational title, will host Centennial Tuesday

Ankeny divers post personal-best scores at Tiger Tanker Invitational

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Three Ankeny divers competed in the Tiger Tanker Invitational on Saturday at Valley, and all of them earned top-eight finishes. "It was a nice day of diving for the girls. All three of them had a personal best," said Ankeny diving coach Mandy Parton. "We had some tough competition, which is always a great challenge!" Erica Peters placed second with … [Read more...] about Ankeny divers post personal-best scores at Tiger Tanker Invitational

Roosevelt has no answers for Hawks’ aerial attack, lousy field position

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The entire first half of Friday's football game at Ankeny Stadium was played on one end of the field. Second-ranked Ankeny took advantage of great field position to build a 42-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat No. 10 Des Moines Roosevelt, 49-6, in a matchup of Group 1 teams in the new Class 5A. "I'm not shocked," said Ankeny coach Rick Nelson. "But … [Read more...] about Roosevelt has no answers for Hawks’ aerial attack, lousy field position

Winkel leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at S.E. Polk Invite; Ankeny takes 7th

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Ankeny Centennial's Jack Winkel put another great round of golf together on Wednesday at Copper Creek. How well his teammates play the rest of the way will likely determine just how far the Jaguars go in the postseason. Winkel carded a 3-under-par 68 to earn runner-up honors in the Southeast Polk Invitational. However, none of his teammates could score … [Read more...] about Winkel leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at S.E. Polk Invite; Ankeny takes 7th