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Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team was just seconds away from clinching a season-opening victory on Tuesday. The Hawkettes held a 1-0 lead at Iowa City West and had control of the ball in the final minute of regulation. "We were up with a lot of shots (for us) to a little (for West), and we had the ball in the corner with about 20 seconds to go," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout

Hawks win 4×200 relay, place fourth overall at DouBrava Invitational

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There's no shortage of speed on the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks showed off their depth in the sprint events on Tuesday during the DouBrava Invitational at Urbandale. They won the 4x200 relay in a time of 1:30.13, finishing about 1 second ahead of runner-up Johnston. Colin Kadolph, Jase Bauer and Brody Brecht--who all starred on Ankeny's state … [Read more...] about Hawks win 4×200 relay, place fourth overall at DouBrava Invitational

Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Ron Miller made some changes to his lineup on Tuesday. The results were pretty much the same. The Hawks posted a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet. They improved to 2-0 on the season. "Even though the match was billed as the three Des Moines schools combined team, we only played East kids on … [Read more...] about Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East

Ankeny girls romp past East/Hoover in Smith’s coaching debut

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Many of the Ankeny girls' tennis players entered Tuesday's season-opening meet without any varsity experience. The Hawkettes ended the non-conference meet at Des Moines East/Hoover with a 10-1 victory--and some much-needed seasoning. "It was great to get these young ladies some experience," said new Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "I was proud of how they … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls romp past East/Hoover in Smith’s coaching debut

Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown

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The Ankeny girls' track team was missing a few of its multi-sport athletes on Tuesday night as the girls' soccer squad opened its season at Iowa City West. Still, the Hawkettes had enough firepower to win the Hi Covey Relays at Ames. "We were limited with soccer starting up, and we were short a few key pieces," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "It was … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track

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Junior Ella Kuper is a member of the Ankeny girls' track team. "Ella filled in several events for us at the Waukee Earlybird meet (on March 26) due to schedule conflicts with other kids," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "She did a great job and held her own against some tough competition. She’s a great leader for us." The Hawkettes will compete in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track

Hawks win shootout against C.R. Kennedy, give Varnum his first victory

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't have to wait long to get back on the field Saturday after a season-opening loss. The Hawks dropped a 2-0 decision to Linn-Mar (Marion) in their opener, but came back a couple hours later and defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 1-0, in a shootout. Both games were played at Ankeny. "The boys showed a lot of grit," said … [Read more...] about Hawks win shootout against C.R. Kennedy, give Varnum his first victory

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ soccer team

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The success of the Ankeny boys' soccer program didn't happen overnight. The Hawks struggled to a 2-12-2 record in their first season of competition in 1985, and they didn't post a winning mark until 1989, when coach Mark McDougal led the team to a 7-6-3 campaign. The 1990s saw some gradual progress under McDougal and then Peter Rameh, who took over the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ soccer team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mason Thompson, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Mason Thompson is a member of the Ankeny boys' track team. The standout hurdler has committed to run for Grand View next year. Thompson placed second in the 110 hurdles in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley. He helped the Hawks to a sixth-place finish overall. Here is some inside info on Thompson: How is the season going thus far? For … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mason Thompson, Ankeny boys’ track

Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays

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Even at less than full strength, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team made an emphatic statement on Saturday. The Jaguars claimed their second title in five days by winning the Brooks Relays at Valley. They finished with 135 points. "We're just trying to get through the season," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. "We have some injuries, and we're … [Read more...] about Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays

Jaguars win 4 events, place 3rd overall at Ram Relays; Hawks finish 6th

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Earlier in the week, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team had to overcome some extremely windy conditions to win the Cub Relays at Nevada. On Thursday, the Jaguars--as well as crosstown rival Ankeny--had to deal with a different issue in the Ram Relays at Southeast Polk. "They were having some trouble with the timing system," said Ankeny coach Nick … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 3rd overall at Ram Relays; Hawks finish 6th

McMahon sets school record in 1,500, leads Ankeny girls to Hawkette crown

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It's been a few years since the Ankeny girls' track team won its own Hawkette Invitational. The Hawkettes put an end to that drought with a dominating performance on Thursday. Ankeny captured eight events and easily won the team title with 178.75 points. The Hawkettes last won their home meet in 2017, when Dennis Adamson was the team's coach. "It … [Read more...] about McMahon sets school record in 1,500, leads Ankeny girls to Hawkette crown

Hawks dominate tiebreakers, open season with 8-3 victory at Norwalk

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Ron Miller's coaching debut with the Ankeny boys' tennis team was a rousing success. The Hawks opened their season on Thursday with an 8-3 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference meet. They won four of the six singles matches, then captured four of the five doubles matches to seal the win. "It was a great win to start off the season, and it was because … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate tiebreakers, open season with 8-3 victory at Norwalk

‘I felt like Wartburg was the best fit for me’: Ankeny’s Poock commits to Knights

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Ankeny distance runner Andrew Poock has committed to Wartburg College. Poock picked the Knights over Central and Simpson. All three schools are members of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference. "I looked at Iowa State first, but after looking at Central, Simpson and Wartburg I liked the feel of the smaller schools better," Poock said. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like Wartburg was the best fit for me’: Ankeny’s Poock commits to Knights

‘The wind was relentless’: Hawkettes perform well despite tough conditions

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The Ankeny girls' track team won a couple of individual events at the Waukee Invitational on Tuesday, even though the Hawkettes didn't score any points for those efforts. The 13-team meet featured an unusual format. Only the relay events were scored. Waukee won five of the seven relays and easily captured the team title with 66 points. Ames was second … [Read more...] about ‘The wind was relentless’: Hawkettes perform well despite tough conditions

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Irie Vincent, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Irie Vincent is one of two returning starters for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. Vincent helped the Hawkettes to an 18-4 record and the Class 3A state title as a sophomore in 2019. She contributed one goal and three assists. Here is some inside info on Vincent: I think you're the only person I know with the first name of Irie. Is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Irie Vincent, Ankeny girls’ soccer

With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state

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There's no doubt that the Ankeny girls' golf program is trending in the right direction. Before the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawkettes posted a 3-2 dual record in 2019. It was their first winning campaign since the split into two high schools in 2013. Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty is confident that his team can pick up … [Read more...] about With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state