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‘I ended up tearing my labrum in half’: Anderson recovering from surgery

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Two-time state wrestling champion Trever Anderson of Ankeny is recovering from shoulder surgery. Anderson, a junior, underwent surgery on March 29 to repair a torn labrum. "I ended up tearing my labrum in half," Anderson said following Monday's Jag-Hawk soccer game. "So they basically had to reconstruct it." Anderson injured his right shoulder on … [Read more...] about ‘I ended up tearing my labrum in half’: Anderson recovering from surgery

Rathjen places 4th at UWW Junior World team trials, earns all-American honors

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Ankeny wrestler Caleb Rathjen has dropped a few pounds since his runner-up finish in the Class 3A state tournament in February. He's still one of the best wrestlers in the country. Rathjen, who competed at 152 pounds as a senior, placed fourth at 65 kilograms in the UWW Junior World team trials this weekend at Coralville. He cut nearly nine pounds over … [Read more...] about Rathjen places 4th at UWW Junior World team trials, earns all-American honors

‘Even our reserves were able to find the net’: Hawkettes rout Fort Dodge, 16-0

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It took a few minutes for the Ankeny girls' soccer team to score its first goal during Friday's game against visiting Fort Dodge. Once Ally Phong found the net, however, the goals came in a flurry. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes erupted for 16 goals in the first half to post a 16-0 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference game. The contest ended at halftime … [Read more...] about ‘Even our reserves were able to find the net’: Hawkettes rout Fort Dodge, 16-0

Aguilar scores pair of goals, leads Ankeny boys to 6-1 victory at Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team tuned up for Monday's showdown against Ankeny Centennial with a 6-1 victory at Fort Dodge on Friday. Jose Aguilar scored a pair of goals as the 11th-ranked Hawks improved to 2-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 9-2 overall. Fort Dodge's records dropped to 0-2 and 0-8. The Dodgers had lost to Centennial, 10-0, on the same … [Read more...] about Aguilar scores pair of goals, leads Ankeny boys to 6-1 victory at Fort Dodge

‘We had a fun time’: Ankeny, Centennial girls shine at first Jaguar Invite

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The championship season begins next week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. Both squads appear to be on target to peak at the end of the season. The Hawkettes placed second in the Jaguar Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny. They finished with 142 points. "We feel we are going to be very competitive in a wide range of events as … [Read more...] about ‘We had a fun time’: Ankeny, Centennial girls shine at first Jaguar Invite

Hawkettes keep their momentum going with 9-2 win at Marshalltown

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Even without one of its top players, the Ankeny girls' tennis team rolled to a 9-2 victory at Marshalltown on Thursday. The Hawkettes played without senior Abby Johnson. She is the squad's No. 2 singles player and part of the No. 1 doubles team. "Abby was gone for orientation in Aberdeen, (S.D.)," Ankeny coach Steve Smith said of Johnson, who will play … [Read more...] about Hawkettes keep their momentum going with 9-2 win at Marshalltown

Hawks drop 11-0 decision to No. 7 Marshalltown, fall to 3-6 on season

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Thursday wasn't the best time for the Ankeny boys' tennis team to host Marshalltown. The seventh-ranked Bobcats were coming off a 6-5 loss to Johnston on Tuesday that snapped their seven-match winning streak. Marshalltown rebounded with a dominating performance 48 hours later. The Bobcats won 10 of the 11 matches in straight sets and rolled to an 11-0 … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 11-0 decision to No. 7 Marshalltown, fall to 3-6 on season

‘Everyone was watching’: Hawkettes win final match for 6-5 victory over Roosevelt

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team got a much-needed victory on Tuesday. And it came in thrilling fashion. After losing four of their previous five meets, the Hawkettes edged visiting Des Moines Roosevelt, 6-5, in a non-conference matchup. The meet came down to the final match at No. 1 doubles, where the Ankeny duo of Megan Sommerfeld and Abby Johnson … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone was watching’: Hawkettes win final match for 6-5 victory over Roosevelt

‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener

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Tuesday's 3-1 victory over visiting Mason City probably wasn't the Ankeny boys' soccer team's most impressive win of the season. But it was a productive triumph nonetheless. "Everyone got minutes for us, and that was the best part," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. Ankeny held a 1-0 lead at halftime. The Hawks then added two more goals in the second … [Read more...] about ‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener

‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City

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Simon Brown has been waiting for his Ankeny girls' soccer team to have an offensive explosion. It finally came on Tuesday night. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes built a 6-0 halftime lead and rolled to an 8-1 victory at Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "It was good to see the offense flowing and some girls getting much-deserved goals," … [Read more...] about ‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City

Ex-Ankeny star Pitz guides Roosevelt boys to 8-3 victory over Hawks

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Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis coach Dan Pitz once starred for Ankeny High School. On Tuesday, Pitz got the best of his alma mater. The Roughriders (4-2) swept all six of the singles matches and went on to defeat visiting Ankeny, 8-3, in a non-conference meet. The Hawks dropped to 3-5 on the season. Ankeny coach Ron Miller was pleased, however, … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Pitz guides Roosevelt boys to 8-3 victory over Hawks

Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors

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The members of the Ankeny girls' golf team were very happy to see the Fort Dodge Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. The Hawkettes took advantage of the favorable course to defeat Fort Dodge, 181-221, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "We played very well!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "It was very clear that there was a change in the level of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors

‘Exhausted’ Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Johnston, fall to 3-4 on season

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team probably could have used a day off on Monday. The schedule didn't allow it. The Hawks traveled to Johnston for a non-conference meet and dropped a 10-1 decision to the Dragons, who were coming off a third-place finish in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday. Ankeny placed seventh in its home tournament. "It was a … [Read more...] about ‘Exhausted’ Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Johnston, fall to 3-4 on season

The gauntlet ends: Hawkettes fall to another one of state’s top teams

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It's been a tough two-week stretch for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes dropped to 2-4 on the season with an 11-0 loss to visiting Valley on Monday. All four of their losses have come in the last 14 days via shutout against some of the state's top teams. Ankeny fell to Waukee, Dowling Catholic and Ankeny Centennial before losing to the … [Read more...] about The gauntlet ends: Hawkettes fall to another one of state’s top teams

‘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