Ankeny's Conner Niffenegger missed the last six football games after suffering an ACL injury during the Hawks' season opener against Ankeny Centennial. When Niffenegger returned to the field on Friday night against Sioux City North, it took him only 12 seconds to make a huge impact for the Hawks. The 155-pound senior fielded a short kick on the opening … [Read more...] about Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North
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SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams used Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as a tune-up for next week's district meets. The fifth-ranked Hawks placed third in the six-team field at Southeast Polk with 58 points. They were led by senior Tim Sindt, who pulled away from the field after the first mile to win the 5k race in a … [Read more...] about SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title
Jaguars, Hawkettes run well at conference, gear up for regionals
When the CIML Central Conference cross country meet was moved to Southeast Polk, it forced many of the girls' teams to reconsider their strategy. The Central Conference teams ran in the same race on Thursday along with the six schools from the CIML Iowa Conference. Separate conference champions were crowned, even though the combined results were also … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes run well at conference, gear up for regionals
Ankeny swimmers show no fatigue, cruise to win over Dragons
The members of the Ankeny girls' swimming team should have been suffering from fatigue on Tuesday. However, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes still posted some impressive times en route to a 135-51 victory at Johnston. "At this point in the season, both teams are making a final push for strength and speed before we enter the championship phase of our … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers show no fatigue, cruise to win over Dragons
Hawkettes sweep Johnston, earn runner-up finish in conference
The Ankeny volleyball team will take some momentum into postseason play. That is, if the Hawkettes can avoid getting rusty over the next two weeks. Sixth-ranked Ankeny completed its regular season on Tuesday with a 25-20, 25-9, 25-18 victory at No. 15 Johnston. The win allowed the Hawkettes to wrap up a second-place finish in the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Johnston, earn runner-up finish in conference
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Brooke Johnson, Ankeny girls’ cross country
Brooke Johnson of the Ankeny girls' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Johnson, a junior, helped the Hawkettes to a fifth-place finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Sept. 27. She placed 29th in the 5k race with a time of 23 minutes 8 seconds. Ankeny will compete in the CIML Central Conference meet … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Brooke Johnson, Ankeny girls’ cross country
Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week
After impressive wins at nationally-renowned meets at Marshalltown, Heartland and Rim Rock, Ankeny cross country standout Tim Sindt became the first Iowa runner to break the 15-minute barrier in a 5k at the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Thursday at DMACC. Sindt is now a finalist for Milesplit.com's National Runner of the Week. Please cast your vote … [Read more...] about Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week
Hawkettes overcome injury to Behrens, claim Bettendorf championship
When the Ankeny volleyball team lost Kaci Behrens to an apparent concussion during the Bettendorf Invitational on Saturday, the Hawkettes didn't panic. Senior Karly Weber took over the libero position and helped sixth-ranked to a 5-1 record in the round-robin tournament. The Hawkettes, who improved to 28-12 overall, captured the Bettendorf title for the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome injury to Behrens, claim Bettendorf championship
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Romello Gray, Ankeny football
Senior defensive lineman Romello Gray has helped the Ankeny football team to a 3-4 record, including a 2-1 mark in district play. Gray made one solo tackle for a loss and had five assists in the Hawks' 47-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. He is tied for fourth on the team with 28.5 tackles on the season. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Romello Gray, Ankeny football
Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet
Hunter Johnson got some bad news when he woke up on Saturday morning. "Unfortunately day 2 of state golf has been cancelled due to course flooding," Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld tweeted. "Great 1 day experience for Hunter and proud to coach him and the rest of the team this season." Johnson, a sophomore, carded a 5-over-par 76 in Friday's opening … [Read more...] about Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet
Hawks keep playoff hopes alive with 47-0 victory over Lincoln
All the Ankeny football team can do is take care of its own business. That's what the Hawks did on Friday night. Ankeny rolled to a 47-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln for its third win in the last four weeks, keeping its playoff hopes alive. The Hawks are now 2-1 in Class 4A District 1 and 3-4 overall, while Lincoln's records dropped to 1-2 … [Read more...] about Hawks keep playoff hopes alive with 47-0 victory over Lincoln
Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet
Ankeny's Hunter Johnson rebounded from a rough start to shoot a 5-over-par 76 in the opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet on Friday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. Johnson, a sophomore, is tied for 27th place in a field of 82 players heading into Saturday's final round, which is slated to begin at 9 a.m. "Hunter played a great … [Read more...] about Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet
Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?
When the Fort Dodge Invitational cross country meet was cancelled earlier this week, Ankeny senior Tim Sindt thought maybe his pursuit of the state's all-time 5k record would have to be delayed for a little while. He was wrong. "We were a little disappointed, but we were glad (the meet) got moved to another fast course like this one and not some really … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?
Jaguars, Hawkettes run some fast times on DMACC course
Thursday's Ankeny Centennial Invitational cross country meet produced numerous personal records for both the Ankeny and Centennial girls' teams. The fast times may have been the result of a short course, but the perfect weather conditions certainly helped. "I can't say definitively (the course) was short or even possibly long," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes run some fast times on DMACC course
Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team
Thomas Cotter has waited a few years to get another head coaching opportunity. Now, he'll get his chance. Cotter has been named the head coach of the Ankeny girls' track team. He replaces Dennis Adamson, who retired last spring after coaching the Hawkettes for nearly three decades. "I've been thinking about this since I was the head coach at … [Read more...] about Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team
Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover
The field conditions at Des Moines Hoover's McGrane Stadium were less than ideal on Friday night. They didn't seem to bother the Ankeny football team. The visiting Hawks used a 29-point second quarter to build a 44-7 halftime lead and then cruised to a 51-14 victory over Hoover in a Class 4A District 1 game. "Our kids played well," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover
Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational
With about one month left in the season, the Ankeny girls' cross country team continues to make positive strides. The Hawkettes placed fifth among seven teams in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. They finished with 102 points, but were only 13 points out of third place. "As a team, we're working really well together," said Ankeny sophomore … [Read more...] about Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational
Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet
When the CIML Central Conference meet was moved from The Legacy to Blank Golf Course on Wednesday, the six teams in the league had to make some quick adjustments. Ankeny Centennial did just fine, and so did Ankeny's Hunter Johnson. The eighth-ranked Jaguars shot a 311 to earn a second-place finish. No. 4 Dowling Catholic also finished with a 311 total, … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet
Hawkettes sweep another conference foe, setting up showdown for crown
Isabelle Vacek and the Ankeny volleyball team didn't get caught looking ahead on Tuesday. Vacek pounded 11 kills to lead the sixth-ranked Hawkettes to a 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 victory at No. 11 Ames. The win sets up a showdown against No. 2 Ankeny Centennial for the CIML Central Conference title on Oct. 2. "We were happy to walk away with a sweep--the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep another conference foe, setting up showdown for crown
Hawkettes rally past Waverly-Shell Rock to claim Boone Invitational title
A few days of hard work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday resulted in a tournament title for the Ankeny volleyball team on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes rallied from a one-set deficit to beat Waverly-Shell Rock, 19-25, 25-18, 15-8, in the championship match of the Boone Invitational. It was Ankeny's 10th victory over a ranked opponent--the Go-Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally past Waverly-Shell Rock to claim Boone Invitational title