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‘We knew what we needed to do to win’: Hawkettes knock off No. 1 Dowling

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The third time proved to be a charm for the Ankeny volleyball team. The second-ranked Hawkettes avenged their only two losses with a four-set victory at No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Saturday. They posted a 26-24, 25-22, 16-25, 25-20 victory to snap the Maroons' 12-match winning streak. "We studied them a little harder this time," said Ankeny coach Dave … [Read more...] about ‘We knew what we needed to do to win’: Hawkettes knock off No. 1 Dowling

Ankeny divers Peters, Toth sweep top two places at Tanker Invitational

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Making adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a requirement for all high school athletes. Ankeny divers Erica Peters and Dasha Toth did just that on Saturday, when they competed at a meet that they weren't originally slated to be among the participants. And the duo ended up capturing the top two places. Peters won the Tanker … [Read more...] about Ankeny divers Peters, Toth sweep top two places at Tanker Invitational

‘We’re nobody to mess around with’: Hawks rout Valley for huge statement

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When the Ankeny football team lost a playoff game at Valley two years ago, the Hawks were a young squad that had yet to fully realize its potential. On Friday, Ankeny returned to Valley Stadium with a veteran roster that was ready for the moment. Jase Bauer passed for 250 yards and five touchdowns as the third-ranked Hawks rolled to a 35-10 victory … [Read more...] about ‘We’re nobody to mess around with’: Hawks rout Valley for huge statement

McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys

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Ankeny's Lauren McMahon and Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker have yet to lose a cross country race this season. Their dominant performances are reflected in the latest Class 4A individual rankings by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. McMahon, who has won all three of her races in convincing fashion, is now No. 1 in the girls' rankings. "I was … [Read more...] about McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys

Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season

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Even when the Ankeny boys' golf team doesn't play its best, the Hawks are still tough to beat. Third-ranked Ankeny easily won the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek, posting a 293 total to claim the title for the second straight year. The host Rams placed second in the nine-team field with a 308. Ankeny remained unbeaten on the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season

Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

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Tuesday was an emotional night for McKenna Scheib and the other seniors on the Ankeny volleyball team. It didn't show, though, on the court. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-8, 25-8, 25-10 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on their Senior Night. "It really was emotional because we have become so connected as a team that it's going to be … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

Ankeny phenom Johnson ranked No. 40 softball prospect in Class of 2024

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Ankeny catcher Cassie Johnson emerged as one of the state's best young softball players during the 2020 season. Now, she's been recognized as one of the top players in the country. Johnson, a freshman, was ranked 40th in a top 100 ranking of the nation's best softball prospects in the Class of 2024. "I am so grateful to everyone that has helped me … [Read more...] about Ankeny phenom Johnson ranked No. 40 softball prospect in Class of 2024

Brecht, Hansen named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athletes

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Seniors Brody Brecht of Ankeny and Zach Hansen of Ankeny Centennial have been named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athletes for 2020. Recipients of the GARS Scholar Athlete Award are chosen annually as part of the Great American Rivalry Series which will be activating the program at its 1,000th Rivalry game this fall. Scholar Athlete Award winners … [Read more...] about Brecht, Hansen named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athletes

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Sophomore Caroline Walker is a member of the Ankeny girls' swimming team. She has helped the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 3-0 dual record. In Ankeny's last meet on Sept. 15, Walker placed second in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:04.15, losing to Fort Dodge's Grace Hartley by one-hundredth of a second. Still, she helped the Hawkettes to a 134-47 victory … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming

After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

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Ankeny golfer Jaci Webb didn't get a chance to impress college coaches with a strong junior season. She still landed a scholarship anyway. Webb has verbally committed to play for William Jewell College, an NCAA Division II program in Liberty, Mo. She announced her decision via Twitter earlier on Tuesday. "I am very excited to announce that I have … [Read more...] about After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

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Hunter Johnson and the undefeated Ankeny boys' golf team earned a threepeat on Monday. Johnson carded a 1-under-par 70 to lead the third-ranked Hawks to the Indianola Invitational title at the Indianola Country Club for the third straight year. It was also Johnson's third consecutive individual victory. "I really like the golf course," said Johnson. … [Read more...] about Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

Hawk golfers stay unbeaten, claim Joe August Invitational crown by 16 strokes

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The biggest goal for the Ankeny boys' golf team is to qualify for the Class 4A state meet and potentially contend for the school's first title. It was never the Hawks' goal to go undefeated this season. But with each and every meet, Ankeny is moving closer to achieving that rare feat. The third-ranked Hawks easily won the Joe August Invitational on … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers stay unbeaten, claim Joe August Invitational crown by 16 strokes

Bauer, Brecht lead the way as Hawks pummel Council Bluffs Jefferson

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It tells you something about the talent on the Ankeny football team that Council Bluffs Jefferson coach Brant Anderson was actually pleased by his squad's performance in a 68-0 loss to the fourth-ranked Hawks on Friday at Wickersham Stadium. “Shockingly enough, we made a few strides,” Anderson told The Daily Nonpareil afterwards. “We were able to get a … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht lead the way as Hawks pummel Council Bluffs Jefferson

‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

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The Ankeny volleyball team can defeat its opponents in a lot of different ways. Thursday's match at Indianola proved that. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 victory in the non-conference match. They improved to 8-2 on the season, while the Indians dropped to 4-8. "It was a solid performance by the Hawkettes," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

McMahon stays unbeaten, leads Ankeny girls to their first team crown since 2015

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Lauren McMahon was in the seventh grade the last time that the Ankeny girls' cross country team captured an invitational title. On Thursday, the senior led the way as the Hawkettes ended that drought. McMahon raced to her third consecutive victory this season and Ankeny won the B Division of the Rich Engel Classic at Cedar Falls. The Hawkettes earned … [Read more...] about McMahon stays unbeaten, leads Ankeny girls to their first team crown since 2015

Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title

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There was no way the Ankeny boys' golf team was going to let its final home dual meet go to waste. The Hawks, who are ranked third overall in Class 4A, posted a 145-159 victory over Marshalltown on Thursday at Otter Creek. They finished with a 5-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference, capturing their second straight dual-meet crown. "I was very happy … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title

Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City

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The Ankeny volleyball team took a long trip to Mason City for its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. The match itself probably took less time. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes gave up just 24 total points and rolled to a 25-6, 25-6, 25-12 victory. They improved to 7-2 on the season, while Mason City's record dropped to 1-10. "Everyone had the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City

Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge

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The seven seniors on the Ankeny girls' swimming team celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday with a 134-47 victory over visiting Fort Dodge at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was the CIML Iowa Conference opener for the fifth-ranked Hawkettes, who raised their overall record to 3-0. "Fort Dodge has several talented swimmers, and some of our top girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge