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‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker

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A difficult stretch of meets continued for the Ankeny girls' golf team with perhaps the steepest challenge yet. After playing three consecutive meets on Wednesday through Friday, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments, the Hawkettes traveled to Veenker Golf Course on Monday for the Ames Invitational. They placed fourth in the 11-team field with a 424 … [Read more...] about ‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker

Class 5A football schedules announced for 2021-22 seasons by IHSAA

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The Class 5A football schedules have been announced for both the 2021 and 2022 seasons by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. District and group assignments were posted in March following Board of Control approval. After a unique one-year cycle and adjusted playoff format in 2020, these schedules are in place for two years and include a new seventh … [Read more...] about Class 5A football schedules announced for 2021-22 seasons by IHSAA

‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity

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The Southeast Polk boys' soccer team brought a physical style of play to the Ankeny High School field on Friday night. The Hawks matched Southeast Polk's intensity, scoring two goals in the second half to post a 3-1 victory. "It was definitely a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "It was a physical and mental battle. They had guys that … [Read more...] about ‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity

Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins is a two-time placewinner in singles at the boys' state tennis tournament. The senior showed on Friday that he could be a threat in doubles as well if he decided to go that route. Blevins teamed up with Nic Mackaman to win the No. 1 doubles title in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. The duo led the Jaguars to a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite

Ankeny swimmer Miner signs letter of intent with Luther College

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Ankeny swimmer Weston Miner has signed a letter of intent with Luther College. Miner was an 11-time state qualifier during his high school career. He helped the Hawks to four consecutive top-three finishes at the state meet, including a state title in 2019. Miner was a four-time state qualifier in the 100 butterfly. He earned three top-eight finishes … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmer Miner signs letter of intent with Luther College

Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth among 12 squads in the Lamson Invitational on Friday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a 394 total. The meet was originally scheduled for Monday, but was postponed due to bad weather. That forced Ankeny to play three meets in three days, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments after hosting the Toni Dickey … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational

Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays

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Ankeny's Tyrese Miller likely opened some eyes on Thursday at the Drake Relays. Mason Thompson and the rest of the Hawks' track squad probably did, too. Miller and Thompson led the way as Ankeny earned medals in five different events. The Hawks placed third or higher in three of them. "Still pumped from yesterday," Ankeny coach Nick Nelson tweeted … [Read more...] about Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays

Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny

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Thursday's Jag-Hawk doubleheader at the Prairie Ridge courts featured a lot of great tennis and four teams battling a common opponent. "It was a fantastic night for our fifth annual 'Pink Out' event," said Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Tami Lewton. "It was so awesome to see four teams about to compete come together to fight one enemy--cancer." All four … [Read more...] about Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny

‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays

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When the Ankeny girls' track team won the 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet two years ago, the Hawkettes were known as a squad with a lot of sprint speed. This year's team has proven to be very strong in multiple areas. Ankeny showed off its depth on Thursday at the Drake Relays, where the Hawkettes medaled in six events and had five top-five … [Read more...] about ‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays

Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

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As the weather improved on Thursday, so did the scores for many of the girls' golf teams competing in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. Ankeny placed fourth under the sunny skies. The Hawkettes posted a 373 total on their home course. "I was very proud of all of the girls today!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They all improved in … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks

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Sarah Lynn was a standout player for the Ankeny girls' soccer team several years ago. Someday, she'd like to coach her own squad. On Tuesday, Lynn got a chance to do just that when Ankeny coach Simon Brown was unable to attend the Hawkettes' game against visiting Urbandale. Brown, who also coaches the William Penn men's team, was on his way to Florida … [Read more...] about ‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks

Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek

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The cold and windy weather on Wednesday was more conducive for football than golf. But that didn't stop the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams from showing some progress in their dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 187-211 victory to defeat Centennial for the second straight time. They also won the 2019 matchup … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek

‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak

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There's no reason for the Ankeny boys' soccer team to panic. But coach Marcus Varnum is hoping that the Hawks can learn from Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Urbandale. "The sky isn't falling. It isn't the end of the world," said Varnum, whose team had its six-game winning streak snapped. "But we can't casually walk away from this one. We're going to see … [Read more...] about ‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Sophomore forward Avry Olson has helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 6-2 record. He scored the Hawks' only goal in their 2-1 loss at Urbandale on Tuesday. "Avry is an attacking player for us that has played good minutes off the bench," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "He had a bit of (an injury) on Saturday against Norwalk and wasn't quite ready to … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer

Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Dowling, will play Centennial on Thursday

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Dowling Catholic's Daniel Lu is one of the state's top boys' tennis players. The rest of the Maroons' squad is pretty good, too. Lu won both of his matches without dropping a single game and visiting Dowling posted a 9-2 victory over Ankeny on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're tough," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "But we're maybe not as … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Dowling, will play Centennial on Thursday

Dowling girls show why Ankeny coach has been voting them No. 1 every week

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Ankeny girls' tennis coach Steve Smith has been voting Dowling Catholic No. 1 in the Class 2A rankings every week. The Maroons showed why on Tuesday. Dowling rolled to an 11-0 victory over the visiting Hawkettes in a non-conference meet. "Dowling’s top four (players) are the best 1-4 in the state," Smith said. "I’ve coached all of them either at … [Read more...] about Dowling girls show why Ankeny coach has been voting them No. 1 every week

‘It was a big day for us’: Ankeny boys win shootouts against Norwalk, Valley

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You don't want to get into a shootout with the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks showed again on Saturday that they know how to prevail in penalty kicks, winning a pair of shootouts at the Valley Invitational. They posted back-to-back 3-2 victories over Norwalk and Valley, winning both shootouts by a 4-3 margin. "It was a big day for us," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘It was a big day for us’: Ankeny boys win shootouts against Norwalk, Valley

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Sommerfeld, Ankeny girls’ tennis

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Senior Megan Sommerfeld is the No. 1 player for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 2-1 record. Sommerfeld has posted a 2-1 mark in singles. She has also teamed up with Abby Johnson for a 4-2 record at No. 1 doubles. Here is some inside info on Sommerfeld: How is the season going thus far? I feel like the season has … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Sommerfeld, Ankeny girls’ tennis

‘A recipe for disaster’: Ankeny’s offensive woes continue in OT loss to Spartans

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A second shutout loss in three days has left the Ankeny girls' soccer team searching for answers. The Hawkettes battled Pleasant Valley into overtime before dropping a 1-0 decision on Saturday at the Bettendorf Invitational. The loss followed a similar 1-0 setback at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. "Scoring goals has obviously been a problem the last two … [Read more...] about ‘A recipe for disaster’: Ankeny’s offensive woes continue in OT loss to Spartans