Many of the teams competing in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Otter Creek could be headed to the boys' Class 4A state golf meet next week at Briarwood Golf Club. The nine-team CIML boasts eight of the top 15 squads in the Class 4A rankings. As many as seven of them could qualify for state, because they'll be spread across three different … [Read more...] about Hawks place 5th, Jaguars finish 7th at CIML meet; will now gear up for districts
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Ankeny swimmers battle No. 5 Johnston to wire before dropping 95-91 decision
The Ankeny girls' swimming team nearly pulled off a huge victory Tuesday on its Senior Night. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes battled No. 5 Johnston down to the wire before dropping a 95-91 decision in a CIML Conference dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Dragons trailed, 87-85, before winning the final event--the 400 freestyle relay. "It was … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers battle No. 5 Johnston to wire before dropping 95-91 decision
‘We needed that really bad’: Hawkettes top Dowling, move into tie for 3rd place
After losing to its crosstown rival five days earlier, the Ankeny volleyball team couldn't afford another loss. The third-ranked Hawkettes responded with one of their biggest wins of the season. Ankeny moved into a third-place tie with No. 4 Dowling Catholic in the CIML Conference by posting a 25-23, 21-25, 25-16, 25-20 victory over the visiting … [Read more...] about ‘We needed that really bad’: Hawkettes top Dowling, move into tie for 3rd place
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ethan Zuber, Ankeny boys’ cross country
Senior Ethan Zuber led the sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' cross country team to a runner-up finish in the Eastern Iowa Classic on Thursday at the Seminole Valley Park cross country course in Cedar Rapids. The Hawks posted a total of 72 points, finishing six points behind No. 8 Iowa City High. Zuber, the defending Class 4A state champion, pulled away from the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ethan Zuber, Ankeny boys’ cross country
Henkes, Hawks run past Iowa City West for 38-22 win, keep playoff hopes alive
Caden Henkes and the Ankeny football team got a much-needed win on Friday night. Henkes ran for two touchdowns in the first half and the Hawks went on to beat visiting Iowa City West, 38-22, in their district opener. The homecoming victory raised Ankeny's record to 2-3, keeping its playoff hopes alive. "We needed that one," said Ankeny coach Jeff … [Read more...] about Henkes, Hawks run past Iowa City West for 38-22 win, keep playoff hopes alive
‘That’s a huge win for us’: Jaguars topple Ankeny to move closer to conference title
It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to hit its stride on Thursday night. But once the Jaguars did, they were nearly unstoppable. Top-ranked Centennial rallied from a one-set deficit to post a 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-15 victory at No. 3 Ankeny in a CIML Conference showdown. The Jaguars shook off some rust to defeat their crosstown … [Read more...] about ‘That’s a huge win for us’: Jaguars topple Ankeny to move closer to conference title
Ankeny swimmers drop 131-55 decision to No. 3 Cedar Falls, tumble to 6-2 overall
The ninth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team dropped a 131-55 decision to visiting Cedar Falls in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The No. 3 Tigers (4-0) have won all four of their dual meets by similar scores. Ankeny dropped to 6-2 on the season. The Hawkettes got a pair of second-place finishes from Paige … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers drop 131-55 decision to No. 3 Cedar Falls, tumble to 6-2 overall
Zuber earns 10th career win, leads Hawks to 2nd-place finish at Eastern Iowa Classic
The Ankeny boys' cross country team raced to a second-place finish in the Eastern Iowa Classic on Thursday at the Seminole Valley Park cross country course in Cedar Rapids. The sixth-ranked Hawks placed four runners in the top 20 and finished with 72 points. No. 8 Iowa City High won the team title with 66 points. No. 5 Norwalk placed third in the … [Read more...] about Zuber earns 10th career win, leads Hawks to 2nd-place finish at Eastern Iowa Classic
No. 1 Jaguars rally past Ankeny in 4 sets, stay unbeaten in CIML Conference play
The top-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team rallied for a 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-15 victory at No. 3 Ankeny on Thursday to remain unbeaten in the CIML Conference. The Jaguars scored the final three points to break a 22-22 tie in Set 3, then dominated Set 4 to close out the match. They defeated their crosstown rival for the fourth straight … [Read more...] about No. 1 Jaguars rally past Ankeny in 4 sets, stay unbeaten in CIML Conference play
Ankeny golfers place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite; Miller leads Jags to 7th-place finish
As the boys' high school golf season heads into the home stretch, Ankeny appears to be peaking at the right time. Ankeny Centennial, meanwhile, is still looking to reach its potential. Both teams competed in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek Golf Club in Pleasant Hill. The 15th-ranked Hawks shot a 296 to place fourth in the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite; Miller leads Jags to 7th-place finish
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 276
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny activities director Mike Bakker and volleyball players Finley Greiner of Ankeny Centennial and Olivia Eike of Ankeny about Thursday's Jag-Hawk showdown. Revive owner Stef Gatica also makes an … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 276
Hawkettes tune up for showdown vs. Jags by sweeping S.E. Polk on Senior Night
Even with a huge showdown against top-ranked Ankeny Centennial coming up on Thursday, the No. 3 Ankeny volleyball team couldn't afford to look past its opponent on Tuesday. The Hawkettes rolled to a 25-15, 25-15, 25-14 victory over visiting Southeast Polk to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. They improved to 3-1 in the league and 25-3 overall, while … [Read more...] about Hawkettes tune up for showdown vs. Jags by sweeping S.E. Polk on Senior Night
No. 9 Ankeny swimmers rely on their depth to post 114-72 victory over Valley
Despite winning just four events, the Ankeny girls' swimming team rolled to a 114-72 victory over visiting Valley on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes relied on their depth to raise their records to 2-1 in the CIML Conference and 6-1 overall. They placed second in all 12 events and had seven third-place finishes. "I … [Read more...] about No. 9 Ankeny swimmers rely on their depth to post 114-72 victory over Valley
‘The entire team battled’: Ankeny golfers win tiebreaker, place 2nd at Spray Invite
Monday's Steve Spray Invitational at the Indianola Country Club may have been a turning point for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The 15th-ranked Hawks shot a 301 and placed second in the eight-team field after winning a tiebreaker against three other squads. No. 12 Dallas Center-Grimes, Ottumwa and Indianola also finished at 301, but Ankeny took the … [Read more...] about ‘The entire team battled’: Ankeny golfers win tiebreaker, place 2nd at Spray Invite
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kamryn Scheib, Ankeny volleyball
Senior outside hitter Kamryn Scheib has helped the Ankeny volleyball team to a 24-3 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 5A. The Hawkettes won the Waukee Invitational on Saturday for the third consecutive year. Scheib leads Ankeny with 184 kills and 23 aces. She has also contributed 189 digs. Here is some inside info on Scheib: Congratulations on an … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kamryn Scheib, Ankeny volleyball
Carlsen reaches milestone as Hawkettes capture 3rd straight Waukee Invite crown
It's been a good week for Baileigh Carlsen and the Ankeny volleyball team. Carlsen recorded her 1,000th career dig as the third-ranked Hawkettes won the Waukee Invitational on Saturday for the third consecutive year. "Honestly, I didn't really know that I was about to hit 1,000--especially this tournament," said Carlsen, a senior libero and Auburn … [Read more...] about Carlsen reaches milestone as Hawkettes capture 3rd straight Waukee Invite crown
Ankeny boys place 14th, Hawkettes finish 18th at prestigious Roy Griak Invitational
Friday's Roy Griak Invitational at St. Paul, Minn., provided an opportunity for the Ankeny cross country teams to compete in one of the premier races in the Midwest. More than 40 teams participated in both the boys' and girls' championship divisions, attracting schools from multiple states. Each race had a field of more than 400 runners. "It was our … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys place 14th, Hawkettes finish 18th at prestigious Roy Griak Invitational
‘Now our backs are against the wall’: Hawks drop to 1-3 with loss at Johnston
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After coming off a run to the Class 5A state championship game last season, the Ankeny Hawks returned plenty of talent to ensure they’d undoubtedly be contenders for the title that slipped through their fingers. But now the Hawks are battling to keep any postseason hopes alive. A 24-7 road loss against the Johnston … [Read more...] about ‘Now our backs are against the wall’: Hawks drop to 1-3 with loss at Johnston
‘I was proud of our efforts’: Ankeny tankers fall to loaded Waukee Northwest squad
The Ankeny girls' swimming team got its first look at the new $35 million Waukee Natatorium on Thursday. In a matchup of two top-10 squads, the seventh-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 108-78 decision to No. 2 Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference dual meet. "It was fun to swim in their beautiful swim facility, and we will get to again later this year," said … [Read more...] about ‘I was proud of our efforts’: Ankeny tankers fall to loaded Waukee Northwest squad
After long weekend, ‘tired’ Hawkettes sweep past Johnston for 19th victory
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It had been awhile since the Ankeny volleyball team got the luxury of playing on its home court after weeks of road matches and tournaments. Despite still recouping from a six-match outing--which included playing a quarterfinal round matchup instead of getting a bye--at the Live Like Line Invitational hosted by Iowa City … [Read more...] about After long weekend, ‘tired’ Hawkettes sweep past Johnston for 19th victory