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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alexis Henning, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Junior Alexis Henning has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 6-2 record this season. On Thursday, Henning won four events as the Hawkettes rolled to a 145-41 victory over visiting Marshalltown at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She won both the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke and also anchored the winning 200 medley and 400 freestyle … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alexis Henning, Ankeny girls’ swimming

Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State

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Ankeny golfer Hunter Johnson has decided to stay close to home. Johnson verbally committed on Sunday to play for Iowa State. He picked the Cyclones over some other schools in what he called a difficult decision. "The whole process was very tough," said Johnson. "I had a good relationship with all the coaches, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity … [Read more...] about Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State

All of Ankeny’s divers place among top 20 finishers at Bobcat Invitational

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The members of the Ankeny girls' diving team are busy preparing for the end of the season. On Saturday, the Hawkettes competed in the Bobcat Invitational at the Marshalltown YMCA, where the state meet will be held on Nov. 13. "All of our girls placed in the top 20," said Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout. "This is one of the biggest diving … [Read more...] about All of Ankeny’s divers place among top 20 finishers at Bobcat Invitational

Hawkette to become a Hawkeye: McMahon verbally commits to Iowa

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It didn't take long for Ankeny senior Lauren McMahon to attract the attention of college coaches. It didn't take long, either, for the running sensation to pick a school. On Friday, McMahon announced her verbal commitment to Iowa's cross country and track programs. "I got the opportunity to talk to (associate head coach Randy) Hasenbank from Iowa," … [Read more...] about Hawkette to become a Hawkeye: McMahon verbally commits to Iowa

Hawkettes dominate final dual meet, romp to 145-41 victory over Marshalltown

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team closed out its dual-meet season with a 145-41 victory over visiting Marshalltown on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes won every event except for the diving competition. They finished the regular season with records of 3-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 6-2 overall. "Tonight was the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes dominate final dual meet, romp to 145-41 victory over Marshalltown

Jags earn 1st conference title in school history; Ankeny places 3rd behind Cox

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Prior to this season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team had never finished higher than fourth at a conference meet. That's why winning the CIML Iowa Conference title was such a huge goal for the Jaguars. Mission accomplished. Eleventh-ranked Centennial placed five runners in the top 10 and easily won the league crown on Thursday at the … [Read more...] about Jags earn 1st conference title in school history; Ankeny places 3rd behind Cox

Ankeny’s McMahon, Centennial girls race to titles at CIML Iowa Conference meet

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Ankeny senior Lauren McMahon raced to a conference title on Thursday. The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team did as well. The fourth-ranked Jaguars overcame McMahon's victory and a strong performance by No. 11 Ankeny to win the CIML Iowa Conference crown at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. It was the first league title since 2016 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s McMahon, Centennial girls race to titles at CIML Iowa Conference meet

Cross country assignments: Jags return to C.B., Ankeny back to Marshalltown

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All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial cross country teams appear to be in good position to qualify for this year's state meet. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the state qualifying meet assignments on Wednesday. For the second straight year, the Ankeny teams will compete at … [Read more...] about Cross country assignments: Jags return to C.B., Ankeny back to Marshalltown

Hawkettes roll past Ames, clinch outright CIML Iowa Conference crown

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The Ankeny volleyball players were determined to win the outright CIML Iowa Conference championship. The second-ranked Hawkettes accomplished their goal on Tuesday night. Ankeny rolled to a 25-10, 25-19, 25-21 victory at Ames to complete a perfect conference season. The Hawkettes finished 5-0 in the league and improved to 18-2 overall by posting their … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Ames, clinch outright CIML Iowa Conference crown

Peck, Henning, Peters post victories during Hawkettes’ loss to No. 2 Waukee

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Although the location of Tuesday's dual meet was changed, the Ankeny girls' swimming team still had to face one of the state's top squads. Second-ranked Waukee was slated to host the dual meet, but it was moved to Ankeny due to a problem with the pool at the Waukee YMCA. The switch didn't seem to bother the Warriors, who won eight of the 12 events and … [Read more...] about Peck, Henning, Peters post victories during Hawkettes’ loss to No. 2 Waukee

Strong serving by Baier, Hawkettes leads to sweeps over Waukee, Urbandale

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Hannah Baier spent a lot of time behind the serving line on Saturday. That was a good thing for the Ankeny volleyball team. Baier, a sophomore, completed all 44 of her serves on the day as the second-ranked Hawkettes swept Waukee and No. 9 Urbandale in a triangular meet at Ankeny. She had six aces in the win over Waukee and one more against the … [Read more...] about Strong serving by Baier, Hawkettes leads to sweeps over Waukee, Urbandale

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Connor Cunningham and Andrew Poock

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Seniors Connor Cunningham and Andrew Poock are enjoying strong seasons for the Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny boys' cross country teams, respectively. Cunningham, who is ranked 15th in Class 4A, placed 12th in the A Division of the Fort Dodge Invitational on Thursday with a time of 16 minutes 55 seconds. He helped the 11th-ranked Jaguars to a fourth-place … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Connor Cunningham and Andrew Poock

‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A

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More than a few golfers walked off the course at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on Saturday shaking their heads. Many of the participants in the boys' Class 4A state meet simply couldn't figure out the greens. "We all struggled on the greens a lot," said Ankeny senior Ty Roghair. "They were pretty fast and had a lot of slopes." Second-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A

Hawks, Jaguars receive first-round byes in Class 4A football playoffs

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The Ankeny football team was expected to receive a bye in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. It turns out that Ankeny Centennial will get one, too. Both squads will get a week off before making their postseason debut in the second round of the playoffs on Friday, Oct. 23. The second-ranked Hawks (6-1) and Jaguars (1-5) are among the 28 teams … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars receive first-round byes in Class 4A football playoffs

Explosive plays help No. 2 Hawks to huge victory over Indianola in finale

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Big plays were the name of the game on Friday in Ankeny as the second-ranked Hawks squared off with the Indianola Indians (3-4). Even in a blowout 45-14 win for Ankeny, both teams saw big plays throughout the night, especially early on. “We have really good players,” Ankeny coach Rick Nelson said. “Who’s fooling themselves? You’re not going to win if … [Read more...] about Explosive plays help No. 2 Hawks to huge victory over Indianola in finale

Hawks, Jaguars look to make up ground during Saturday’s final round at state

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If the Ankeny boys' golf team hopes to contend for the Class 4A state title, the Hawks may need a few more shots like the one that ended Hunter Johnson's opening round on Friday. Johnson holed out from 75 yards on No. 18 for an eagle, allowing him to finish with a 4-over-par 76 at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. He is tied for sixth place heading … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars look to make up ground during Saturday’s final round at state