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Hawkettes hold their own in 5-0 loss at Johnston in regional team tourney

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Although the Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 5-0 decision at Johnston in the semifinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Saturday, the final score didn't tell the whole story. The Hawkettes got strong efforts from Anna Schmitz and Rachel Rolow in the loss, forcing Johnston to work hard to earn the victory. The Dragons then lost to Waukee, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold their own in 5-0 loss at Johnston in regional team tourney

Hawkettes tie for 4th in 4A, while Jaguars score most points in school history

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The bar has been raised for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The Hawkettes tied for fourth place in the Class 4A state meet that concluded on Saturday at Drake Stadium. They finished with 40 points, matching Cedar Falls' total. It was Ankeny's highest finish since 1997, when the Hawkettes earned runner-up honors in Class 3A. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes tie for 4th in 4A, while Jaguars score most points in school history

‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny girls' track team walked out of Drake Stadium with an individual state title. Senior Shelby Romig won the long jump at the Class 4A state meet on Friday, posting her victory about 24 hours after teammate Lauren McMahon raced to a win in the 3,000-meter run. "I'm kind of at a loss for words right now," Romig said. … [Read more...] about ‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown

‘We got points on the board, and we’ll get some more’: Jaguars take 2nd in 4×200

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The goal of a top-five finish in the Class 4A state meet remains well within reach for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars picked up points in two more events on Friday and are currently tied with three other teams for seventh place with 18 points. Ankeny is tied with three other squads for 13th place with eight points. Cedar Falls has … [Read more...] about ‘We got points on the board, and we’ll get some more’: Jaguars take 2nd in 4×200

‘We’re just happy to be here’: Collins takes 2nd, Miller places 3rd in boys’ 400

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The rainy conditions at Drake Stadium didn't seem to bother Ankeny Centennial's Tommy Collins or Ankeny's Tyrese Miller on Thursday. Collins raced to a second-place finish in the 400 on the opening day of the boys' Class 4A state track meet. He posted a time of 48.70 seconds, which set a school record. "We all had to run in (the rain). It wasn't just … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just happy to be here’: Collins takes 2nd, Miller places 3rd in boys’ 400

McMahon wins 3,000 in dramatic fashion; Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay

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Ankeny senior Lauren McMahon asked herself a question as she watched Iowa City Liberty's Ashlyn Keeney take the lead on the final lap of the 3,000-meter run in the girls' Class 4A state track meet on Thursday. "I knew she was going to come out with a really good 400 kick," McMahon said of Keeney. "I was just thinking in my head, 'Lauren, what do you have … [Read more...] about McMahon wins 3,000 in dramatic fashion; Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay

‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013

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For most of the season, Ankeny's Megan Sommerfeld was planning to play doubles in a Class 2A regional tournament on Wednesday. The decision to go into singles instead paid off with a trip to the state tournament. Sommerfeld placed second in the regional meet that was moved from Southeast Polk to Lifetime Fitness due to rain. She became the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about ‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013

Ankeny places 3rd, Centennial finishes 5th in conference meet at Veenker

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams have probably seen enough of Veenker Golf Course. Both squads played the difficult Ames course for the second time this season on Wednesday, when they competed in the CIML Iowa Conference meet. The Hawkettes and Jaguars both struggled. Ankeny placed third in the six-team field with a 409 total. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny places 3rd, Centennial finishes 5th in conference meet at Veenker

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby North, Ankeny girls’ golf

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Senior Abby North is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. She helped the Hawkettes to a 4-1 dual-meet record this season. North has played in five varsity meets. She shot a 55 in Ankeny's victory over Fort Dodge at the Fort Dodge Country Club on April 27. "Abby has been a part of our program for her entire high school career," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby North, Ankeny girls’ golf

Hawkettes cruise as Christmann racks up 4 goals, 3 assists on Senior Night

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown started six seniors on Senior Night. The sextet helped the ninth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference game on Tuesday. "It was good," Brown said. "We started every senior that was eligible today, so we had six of them out there. It was good to give them an … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise as Christmann racks up 4 goals, 3 assists on Senior Night

‘We will have speed and power on offense’: Hawkettes boast loaded lineup

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Scoring runs likely won't be a problem for the Ankeny softball team. The Hawkettes boast eight returning starters from last year's squad that posted a 19-11 record, including several potent hitters. "Our depth and growth is our greatest strength," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We will have speed and power on offense." Ankeny returns a pair of … [Read more...] about ‘We will have speed and power on offense’: Hawkettes boast loaded lineup

Ankeny Southview girls win state title to cap off undefeated season

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The Ankeny Southview eighth grade girls' track team capped off an undefeated season by winning the Eighth Grade Large School state meet on Saturday in Gilbert. Southview placed in 14 of the 18 events and racked up 84 points, 31 more than runner-up Waukee Prairieview. Alli Macke won the 400 in 59.22 seconds, one of her three school records on the day. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny Southview girls win state title to cap off undefeated season

‘It took a little bit of magic’: Pritchard’s goal lifts Hawkettes to 1-0 win at S.E. Polk

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It took a little bit of magic for the Ankeny girls' soccer team to post a 1-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Monday. Teja Pritchard scored the game's only goal on a direct kick with about 15 minutes left. It was the seventh goal of the season for Pritchard, who was assisted by Kennedy Macke. Pritchard blasted a shot into the upper left corner of the net … [Read more...] about ‘It took a little bit of magic’: Pritchard’s goal lifts Hawkettes to 1-0 win at S.E. Polk

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Senior Ian Ferree helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a 3-9 record. The Hawks closed out their season with a 5-2 loss at Urbandale in a preliminary substate match on Saturday. Ferree posted a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Andrew Lein of Des Moines East in the opening round of a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Ankeny. He then dropped a 6-0, 6-2 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams have been assigned to the Marshalltown regional by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Marshalltown, the CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet champion, will host the regional meet at Elmwood Country Club. It will be held on Monday, May 24. Waukee, which placed third in the Class 4A state meet in … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

Hawks end season with 5-2 loss at Urbandale in preliminary substate match

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The season came to an end on Saturday for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. The Hawks dropped a 5-2 decision at Urbandale in a preliminary substate match. They finished with a 3-9 record under first-year coach Ron Miller. Urbandale threatened to end the meet early after winning the opening set in all six singles matches. But Ankeny battled back to win two … [Read more...] about Hawks end season with 5-2 loss at Urbandale in preliminary substate match

Hawks allow tying goal in final minute, but then defeat Ames in shootout

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There wasn't a lot at stake on Friday for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. But the 11th-ranked Hawks badly needed a win, and they got it in dramatic fashion. Ankeny posted a 3-2 victory over visiting Ames in a shootout in the CIML Iowa Conference finale for both teams, who could meet again in substate play. "We needed (the win) for confidence," said … [Read more...] about Hawks allow tying goal in final minute, but then defeat Ames in shootout

Hawkettes outlast Ames in shootout in preview of Class 3A regional semifinal

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Friday's matchup between the ninth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team and No. 10 Ames served as a preview of next month's regional tournament. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 2-1 victory in a shootout to earn a second-place finish in the CIML Iowa Conference. The loss snapped Ames' five-game winning streak. The two teams will meet again in a Class 3A … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Ames in shootout in preview of Class 3A regional semifinal

Hawks, Jaguars earn No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams have both earned No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets. The postseason pairings were announced on Thursday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial (12-4) will host third-seeded Southeast Polk (6-7) or sixth-seeded Fort Dodge (1-13) in a Class 3A Substate … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars earn No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets