Senior outside hitter Taylor Richards has helped the Ankeny volleyball team to a 22-10 record and a No. 6 ranking in Class 5A. The Hawkettes won the Boone Invitational title on Saturday. Prior to the tournament, Richards ranked second on the team with 163 kills, 180 digs and 20 aces. She had compiled a .203 hitting percentage. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Richards, Ankeny volleyball
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Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock
Ankeny's Tim Sindt proved once again on Saturday that the state's all-time 5k record is well within his striking distance. Another Ankeny runner, Fiona Riordan, also turned in a spectacular performance at the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic. Both athletes led their respective cross country teams to top-10 finishes in the prestigious meet at Lawrence, … [Read more...] about Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock
After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday
The Ankeny boys' golf team made only one birdie on Friday during a dual meet against Johnston at Jester Park. It resulted in a 157-168 loss to the Dragons. "We just aren’t playing our best golf right now, and I am not sure why," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld, whose team finished with a 1-4 record in the CIML Central Conference. "We are in the peak … [Read more...] about After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday
Dowling Catholic thumps Ankeny, dropping Hawks to 1-4 overall
This probably wasn't the best time for the Ankeny football team to face five-time defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic. Just one week after fifth-ranked Dowling dropped a 14-7 decision to Ankeny Centennial, the Maroons bounced back on Friday with a 42-0 victory over Ankeny at Valley Stadium. It was the District 1 opener for both … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic thumps Ankeny, dropping Hawks to 1-4 overall
Hawkettes sweep No. 6 Urbandale, stay tied with Jaguars for league lead
The Ankeny volleyball team appears to be on a collision course with its crosstown rival for the CIML Central Conference championship. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes are tied with No. 2 Ankeny Centennial for the league lead after sweeping No. 6 Urbandale on Tuesday at Ankeny. Both Ankeny schools are now 2-0 in the conference with three matches remaining, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep No. 6 Urbandale, stay tied with Jaguars for league lead
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karly Weber, Ankeny volleyball
Karly Weber of the Ankeny volleyball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Weber, a senior defensive specialist, has helped seventh-ranked Ankeny to a 17-10 record. The Hawkettes swept No. 6 Urbandale on Tuesday to improve to 2-0 in the CIML Central Conference. Prior to Tuesday, Weber had played in 47 sets this season. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karly Weber, Ankeny volleyball
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Jesslyn Gaumer and Fiona Riordan, girls’ cross country
Jesslyn Gaumer is one of only two seniors on the varsity for the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team, while junior Fiona Riordan is one of the top runners for crosstown rival Ankeny. Gaumer has helped Centennial to a No. 9 ranking in Class 4A. She placed 19th in the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30 with a time of 21 minutes 31 seconds, helping the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Jesslyn Gaumer and Fiona Riordan, girls’ cross country
Hawks thump Roosevelt for their first win of the season
The Ankeny football team took out its frustration Friday against Des Moines Roosevelt. Cael Boyd scored four touchdowns, Jase Bauer passed for three scores, and the Hawks rolled to a 42-0 homecoming victory at Ankeny Stadium. It was the first win of the season for Ankeny (1-3), which had played three of the state's top teams in the first three … [Read more...] about Hawks thump Roosevelt for their first win of the season
Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls
Sophomore Madeleine Murphy continues to set the pace for the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Murphy placed 32nd in the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls, leading the Hawkettes to an eighth-place finish in the 19-team field. She posted a time of 21 minutes 31 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy has been Ankeny's top finisher at … [Read more...] about Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls
Hawkettes open conference play with sweep over Dowling Catholic
The rubber match turned into a mismatch. After splitting two previous meetings against sixth-ranked Dowling Catholic, the No. 10 Ankeny volleyball team rolled to a 25-11, 25-21, 25-15 victory over the visiting Maroons on Tuesday. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for both squads. "I think our excitement (helped us), just being on our home court … [Read more...] about Hawkettes open conference play with sweep over Dowling Catholic
Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win
The Ankeny girls' swimming team is still awaiting its first big test of the season. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to another impressive victory on Tuesday, posting a 137-49 win over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They are now 4-0 on the season with an average winning margin of nearly 83 points. Freshman Erica Peters … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win
Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite
For the first time this season, the Ankeny boys' golf team placed among the top three squads at an invitational meet on Tuesday. The Hawks finished third among seven teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational at the Fort Dodge Country Club. The meet was originally scheduled for Aug. 28, but was postponed due to bad weather. "I'm very happy with a third-place … [Read more...] about Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite
Hawkettes earn runner-up finish in Iowa City without Schrader
The Ankeny volleyball team was without sophomore setter Phyona Schrader during the Caroline Found Extravaganza on Saturday at Iowa City West. No problem. The 10th-ranked Hawkettes got strong performances from a pair of backups and earned a second-place finish in the tournament. They dropped a 25-15, 25-20 decision in the championship match to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn runner-up finish in Iowa City without Schrader
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf
Senior Thomas Nygren leads the Ankeny boys' golf team with a 39.02 average. He is a three-year varsity member. Nygren shot a 39 on Tuesday to help the Hawks to a CIML Central Conference dual-meet victory over Urbandale at Otter Creek. He earlier shot a 76 to place seventh at the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational on Aug. 9 at Waveland. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf
Hawks’ halftime lead evaporates as No. 4 Cedar Falls rolls to 28-7 victory
At halftime of Friday's game against visiting Cedar Falls, the Ankeny football team trotted off the field with a 7-0 lead and a growing confidence. The next two quarters showed, however, that the Hawks still have a long way to go. The fourth-ranked Tigers responded with 28 unanswered points in the second half to post a 28-7 victory, raising their … [Read more...] about Hawks’ halftime lead evaporates as No. 4 Cedar Falls rolls to 28-7 victory
Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Once the technical issues were resolved, the Ankeny girls' swimming team cruised to another easy victory on Thursday. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled past visiting Newton, 138-48, in their home opener at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The non-conference win raised their overall record to 3-0. The dual meet got off to a late start due to some problems … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Hawkettes rout Indianola, will hold their home opener Thursday
The Ankeny girls' swimming team accomplished a couple of different goals on Tuesday. The third-ranked Hawkettes not only dominated a non-conference meet at Indianola, but they also posted several times that met the standards to qualify for the 2018 state swimming and diving meet. Ankeny's Erin Doruska reached the time standard in both the 100 butterfly … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Indianola, will hold their home opener Thursday
Middle hitters spark Hawkettes to sweep over Mason City
The Ankeny volleyball team showed off its depth Tuesday en route to a non-conference win at Mason City. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-21, 25-7, 25-20 victory to raise their overall record to 8-6. "I think the highlight of the night for us was the ability to get some of our subs in the match and see them perform at a high level as well," … [Read more...] about Middle hitters spark Hawkettes to sweep over Mason City
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Annie Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Annie Walker of the Ankeny girls' swimming team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Walker, a sophomore, has helped the third-ranked Hawkettes to a 2-0 record. They have posted lopsided wins over Waukee and Indianola. "Annie finished last season with impressive times in two very difficult events: the 200 individual medley and … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Annie Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled
It stopped raining long enough on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' golf team to play its first meet in two weeks. The Hawks defeated visiting Urbandale, 156-178, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Otter Creek. They improved their record to 1-2 in the league. "We were glad to get the meet in before the rain, and it was nice to get one in the win … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled