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Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown

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Even opposing coaches are starting to realize the potential of the Ankeny boys' golf team. After the Hawks easily won the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Rick Fee said he thinks his team's crosstown rival has a chance to capture the Class 4A crown next month. "Ankeny played lights out today!" Fee said. "They have the talent … [Read more...] about Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown

Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then fall to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

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The final match of Saturday's triangular volleyball meet at Ankeny High School was the kind of battle that could be played at the Class 5A state tournament later this season. Third-ranked Ankeny took a 2-1 lead over No. 4 Dowling Catholic before the Maroons rallied for a 25-22, 12-25, 23-25, 25-19, 15-13 victory. The Hawkettes dropped to 2-1 on the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then fall to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: McKenna Scheib, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior middle hitter McKenna Scheib has helped the Ankeny volleyball team to a 2-1 record this season. She had seven kills, four blocks and two aces as the Hawkettes opened their season on Thursday with a sweep over Urbandale. As a junior, Scheib racked up 139 kills and led the team with 89 blocks as Ankeny posted a 37-6 mark and reached the Class 5A … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: McKenna Scheib, Ankeny volleyball

‘They overwhelmed us’: High-powered Hawks dominate Centennial in 48-6 win

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You can believe the hype. The Ankeny football team is for real. Jase Bauer passed for four touchdowns and Colin Kadolph ran for three more as the second-ranked Hawks romped to a 48-6 victory over No. 7 Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium, defeating the Jaguars for the first time since 2015. "We all thought it was going to happen," Kadolph … [Read more...] about ‘They overwhelmed us’: High-powered Hawks dominate Centennial in 48-6 win

No. 3 Hawkettes pound 39 kills, sweep Urbandale in their season opener

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The Urbandale volleyball team entered Thursday's match at Ankeny with a significant advantage over the Hawkettes. While Ankeny had yet to play its first match, the J-Hawks opened their season on Tuesday with victories over Southeast Polk and Dallas Center-Grimes at the Dallas Center-Grimes triangular. Urbandale's edge in experience proved to be a … [Read more...] about No. 3 Hawkettes pound 39 kills, sweep Urbandale in their season opener

Loaded Ankeny football team looks to end losing skid against crosstown rival

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Ankeny football coach Rick Nelson is anxious to see what the Hawks can do. He won't have to wait much longer. The Hawks, who are second in the Class 4A preseason rankings, will open their season on Friday against archrival Ankeny Centennial. Kickoff at Ankeny Stadium, before a limited crowd due to COVID-19 concerns, is at 7 p.m. "I think we're going … [Read more...] about Loaded Ankeny football team looks to end losing skid against crosstown rival

‘I had to laugh it off’: Johnson overcomes bogey, shoots 34 in Hawks’ victory

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Hunter Johnson didn't let one bad putt ruin his round on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The senior missed a short putt for par on his first hole of the day, but then rebounded to earn medalist honors with a 1-under-par 34 as the Ankeny boys' golf team defeated Fort Dodge, 147-176, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "I had to laugh it off," … [Read more...] about ‘I had to laugh it off’: Johnson overcomes bogey, shoots 34 in Hawks’ victory

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Karson Wehde shot an 84 to help the Ankeny boys' golf team to a 301-308 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Briarwood Golf Course. The Hawks will take a 3-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference into Wednesday's dual meet against Fort Dodge at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I am still looking for that person to fill our sixth spot on varsity, … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ golf

‘She is very special’: Super Schrader looks to lead Hawkettes back to state

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Ankeny volleyball coach Dave Whims has seen a lot of great players in his legendary coaching career. Phyona Schrader may be as good as any of them. The versatile setter is back for her senior season with the Hawkettes, who are third in the Class 5A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Notre Dame recruit has a chance to … [Read more...] about ‘She is very special’: Super Schrader looks to lead Hawkettes back to state

Hard work pays off for Peters, Ankeny divers at Johnston Invitational

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The graduation of state champion diver Sydney Jorgensen left the Ankeny girls' swimming team with a big hole to fill in its lineup. The Hawkettes appear to have some capable replacements. Ankeny opened its season on Monday by winning the Johnston Invitational at Summit Middle School. The Hawkettes had four top-10 finishers in the diving-only … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off for Peters, Ankeny divers at Johnston Invitational

Despite cancellation of track season, Hawk runners are ‘considerably better’

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The cancellation of the track season doesn't appear to have had an adverse effect on the Ankeny boys' cross country team. Ankeny coach Jon Lindaman said his runners continued to work hard even after the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in the elimination of spring sports. "We have had a number of pleasant surprises," said Lindaman. "Even with track season … [Read more...] about Despite cancellation of track season, Hawk runners are ‘considerably better’

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brecken Manus, Ankeny football

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Senior linebacker Brecken Manus helped the Ankeny football team to a 7-4 record and a Class 4A quarterfinal appearance last season. He led the Hawks with 59 tackles. Manus was named to the Class 4A all-state third team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. He was a repeat selection to the District 1 first team. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brecken Manus, Ankeny football

Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

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The Ankeny boys' golf team proved again on Friday that it has a chance to become one of the state's best squads. The future looks bright, too, for crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. Both teams came away from an 18-hole dual meet at Briarwood Golf Course feeling pretty good about their prospects for the rest of the season. "I'm really excited for the … [Read more...] about Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

Highly-touted Kansas City receiver to join Brecht in Ankeny’s potent lineup

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The rumor turned out to be true. Arland Bruce IV, a three-star recruit who is committed to Iowa, has officially transferred to Ankeny High School and will play football for the Hawks this season. Speculation had been growing for the last several days that Bruce was headed to Ankeny. But his transfer to the school was not approved until Friday … [Read more...] about Highly-touted Kansas City receiver to join Brecht in Ankeny’s potent lineup

Hawkette runners are ‘social creatures’, but adjusting to COVID-19 restrictions

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The COVID-19 restrictions have created some challenges for the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Coach Eric Klingensmith said the camaraderie between the girls is a unique aspect of the sport--but something that has had to change during the global pandemic. "The practices are coming along smoothly, but the restrictions with our interactions are a bit … [Read more...] about Hawkette runners are ‘social creatures’, but adjusting to COVID-19 restrictions

Coming off 3rd-place finish, Ankeny swimmers look to ‘meet all challenges’

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Any list of the state's top girls' swimming programs would have to include Ankeny's combined squad. Ankeny has placed sixth or higher at the state meet in each of the last five years. The Hawkettes took third a year ago with 200 points, their highest finish ever under coach Michelle Stout. However, Stout will have to replace a trio of standouts from … [Read more...] about Coming off 3rd-place finish, Ankeny swimmers look to ‘meet all challenges’

Practice rounds help Hawk golfers roll to 82-stroke victory over Mason City

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A practice round for the ages helped Ankeny golfer Dylan Taylor prepare for Monday's dual meet at Mason City. His teammates benefited as well. Taylor tied a course record on Friday by shooting an 11-under-par 61 at Highland Park Golf Course, where Monday's meet was held. "I definitely had all the confidence in the world to go out there and try to … [Read more...] about Practice rounds help Hawk golfers roll to 82-stroke victory over Mason City