The Ankeny girls' basketball team has found a winning formula. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes again relied on some balanced scoring and a strong defensive effort to post a 47-42 victory at Mason City on Friday. It marked the fourth straight game and the seventh time in the last eight contests that Ankeny finished with three scorers in double … [Read more...] about Hawkettes build big lead, then hold off Mason City for 4th straight victory
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‘I had to trust my gut’: Ankeny slugger Webb-Tate to play baseball at St. Charles
Ankeny senior Tamden Webb-Tate decided to go with his gut feeling. The two-sport standout has verbally committed to play baseball next year at St. Charles Community College in Missouri. "It was a really tough decision as I love both sports," said Webb-Tate, who has also starred on the football field, "but I had to trust my gut and go with what I felt … [Read more...] about ‘I had to trust my gut’: Ankeny slugger Webb-Tate to play baseball at St. Charles
‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss
Ankeny heavyweight Joe Kingston hasn't forgotten what happened on the night of Sept. 3. That's when Kingston and the Ankeny football team suffered a 14-7 loss to Ankeny Centennial in what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets during the regular season. Kingston was determined not to let the same thing happen on the wrestling mat. The junior … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss
After 18-day layoff, Ankeny boys pull away in 2nd half to defeat Fort Dodge
The Ankeny boys' basketball players had to wait 18 days to get back on the court after dropping a 57-50 decision to fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest on Dec. 17. The layoff may have been a little too long. The Hawks shook off some rust and pulled away in the second half to defeat visiting Fort Dodge, 64-46, on Tuesday. The Dodgers' previous four losses … [Read more...] about After 18-day layoff, Ankeny boys pull away in 2nd half to defeat Fort Dodge
Hawkettes respond to adversity, surge past Fort Dodge with strong finish
If the Ankeny girls' basketball team is going to win the CIML Iowa Conference title, the Hawkettes can't afford to lose the games they are expected to win. Tuesday's contest against visiting Fort Dodge was one of those games. The Dodgers put up a good fight before ninth-ranked Ankeny pulled away in the second half for a 63-38 victory. The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Hawkettes respond to adversity, surge past Fort Dodge with strong finish
‘I loved the small town atmosphere’: Ankeny’s Parton to play softball at Central
Ankeny outfielder Mariah Parton has signed a letter of intent to play softball next year at Central College. Parton said it wasn't a difficult decision. "I loved the small town atmosphere and family-like bond of the team," Parton said. "The campus is gorgeous, and everyone is super supportive both in Ankeny and Pella. The softball team has a lot of … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the small town atmosphere’: Ankeny’s Parton to play softball at Central
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Trever Anderson, Ankeny wrestling
Senior Trever Anderson has led the 10th-ranked Ankeny wrestling team to a 7-2 record. The two-time state champion is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A at 120 pounds. Anderson has compiled a 16-0 mark this season. He went 5-0 at the Battle of Waterloo on Dec. 17-18, helping the Hawks to a sixth-place finish in the 32-team tournament. Anderson won an individual … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Trever Anderson, Ankeny wrestling
Rematch against Northwest begins big week for Centennial basketball teams
The race for the CIML Iowa Conference basketball titles will resume this week with some big matchups, highlighted by Tuesday's rematch between host Ankeny Centennial and Waukee Northwest. Prior to the holiday break, Northwest swept a doubleheader against the visiting Jaguars on Dec. 21. The 10th-ranked Wolves posted a 45-39 victory over No. 5 Centennial … [Read more...] about Rematch against Northwest begins big week for Centennial basketball teams
Depleted Hawk tankers drop final meet before break to defending state champs
Tuesday wasn't the best night for the Ankeny boys' swimming team to have a depleted lineup. With 15 of their swimmers unable to compete due to illness and the upcoming holiday break, the sixth-ranked Hawks traveled to No. 7 Waukee for a non-conference dual meet and lost to the Warriors, 100.5-69.5. "Having that many guys out isn't usually a recipe for … [Read more...] about Depleted Hawk tankers drop final meet before break to defending state champs
Crandall picks football, will join Kadolph, Pelham at Minnesota State-Mankato
Ankeny senior Ryan Crandall is among the best three-sport athletes the school has ever produced. Deciding which of his three sports to play in college was not an easy choice. In the end, though, Crandall chose football over baseball and basketball. On Friday, the defensive back verbally committed to play for Minnesota State-Mankato, joining two of his … [Read more...] about Crandall picks football, will join Kadolph, Pelham at Minnesota State-Mankato
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nathan Neppl, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Senior Nathan Neppl helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team to a fourth-place finish in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at the Coralville Recreation Center. Neppl place seventh in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:04.69 and finished 11th in the 200 individual medley in 2:11.97. He also swam on the Hawks' third-place 200 medley … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nathan Neppl, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Ankeny wrestlers post 4-2 mark at Battle of Waterloo, place 6th among 32 teams
Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall is excited about where his team is at heading into the holiday break. He's even more excited about where the Hawks are headed. Ankeny defeated four of its six opponents and placed sixth overall among 32 squads in the Battle of Waterloo on Friday and Saturday at Young Arena. The 10th-ranked Hawks are now 7-2 on the … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers post 4-2 mark at Battle of Waterloo, place 6th among 32 teams
Hawk swimmers place 4th at Little Hawk Invite in ‘mixed bag performance’
Saturday's Little Hawk Invitational at the Coralville Recreation Center featured four of the top six boys' swimming teams in Iowa. Sixth-ranked Ankeny placed fourth in the eight-team field with 289 points. No. 5 Bettendorf won the meet with 403 points, edging No. 2 Iowa City West by four points. No. 4 Pleasant Valley took third with 330 points. "We … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers place 4th at Little Hawk Invite in ‘mixed bag performance’
THE PRYCE IS RIGHT: Sandfort leads late rally as Northwest boys surge past AHS
The Ankeny boys' basketball team has already faced two of the state's best players in Tamin Lipsey of Ames and Eli Raridon of Valley. The Hawks faced another one on Friday in Waukee Northwest's Pryce Sandfort. Sandfort racked up 30 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks to lead the ninth-ranked Wolves to a 57-50 road victory in a CIML Iowa Conference … [Read more...] about THE PRYCE IS RIGHT: Sandfort leads late rally as Northwest boys surge past AHS
ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place
The Ankeny girls' basketball team hadn't defeated an opponent from Waukee since the 2012-13 season. That streak is now over. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes closed the game with a 13-6 run to defeat No. 10 Waukee Northwest, 44-41, in the first-ever meeting between the two schools on Friday at Ankeny. "That was a big one," said Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly. … [Read more...] about ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place
Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to victory over Marshalltown
A day off on Wednesday proved to be somewhat of a blessing in disguise for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. With some unexpected rest, the sixth-ranked Hawks won 10 of the 11 events and easily defeated No. 14 Marshalltown, 120-50, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "Mother Nature definitely altered my plans … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to victory over Marshalltown
Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest
The Ankeny wrestling coaches devised a strategy to knock off Waukee Northwest in a matchup of two of the state's top teams. It paid off with a 42-38 victory on Thursday at Northwest. "The kids wrestled hard," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "It was really (assistant coach) Austin Anderson's idea to bump some of our guys up a weight. That was the only … [Read more...] about Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest
Ankeny pitcher Dunwoody commits to play for Simpson College
Ankeny pitcher Easton Dunwoody has committed to play baseball for Simpson College next year. Dunwoody said he picked the Storm over a few other schools. "I looked at Grand View, Buena Vista and Northwestern--NAIA schools mainly--but was mostly talking to Grand View and Simpson," said Dunwoody. "With Simpson, I just felt a sort of at home feeling and … [Read more...] about Ankeny pitcher Dunwoody commits to play for Simpson College
‘When I went to Kearney, it felt like home’: Stephens to play volleyball for Lopers
It took awhile, but Lexi Stephens finally found the college that was the right fit for her. Ankeny's senior libero has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next year at Nebraska-Kearney, an NCAA Division II program. "When I went to Kearney and met the team, it felt like home," said Stephens. "They welcomed me and made me feel extremely … [Read more...] about ‘When I went to Kearney, it felt like home’: Stephens to play volleyball for Lopers
Ankeny bowling teams fall to Fort Dodge, won’t compete again until Jan. 10
The Ankeny bowling teams traveled to Fort Dodge on Tuesday for their CIML Iowa Conference opener at the Family Bowling Center. The host Dodgers came away with a sweep, winning the boys' meet by a score of 2,889 to 2,404 and the girls' meet by a score of 2,516 to 1,424. The Hawks are now 1-3 on the season, while the Hawkettes dropped to 0-4. Both Fort … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams fall to Fort Dodge, won’t compete again until Jan. 10