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Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

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It didn't matter which player Ankeny volleyball coach Dave Whims put on the court Tuesday night. The Hawkettes continued to sizzle. Fourth-ranked Ankeny dominated the opening set and went on to sweep visiting Ames, 25-6, 25-11, 25-9, in a CIML Central Conference match. The Hawkettes improved to 2-1 in the league and 27-5 overall, while Ames' records … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

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Sophomore running back Colin Kadolph has helped the Ankeny football team to a 2-3 record. Kadolph took over the starting spot in Week 3 and immediately became a key contributor for the Hawks. He ran 13 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in his team's 28-27 loss at Cedar Falls on Sept. 13. Kadolph then had a huge game in the Hawks' 28-14 victory over … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

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The last week of September has been a good one for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The third-ranked Hawks shot a 302 to win the Roughrider Invitational on Monday at Waveland Golf Course. No. 9 Ottumwa placed second in the six-team field with a 306. Ankeny has captured three invitational titles this season--all in the last eight days. The Hawks won the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic

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A long trip to Lawrence, Kan., proved to be beneficial for the Ankeny cross country teams. Both the boys' and girls' squads competed in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at the University of Kansas. Ankeny was one of 45 boys' teams participating in the Crimson Division, while the Hawkettes were among the 38 girls' squads in the field. "Our … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

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Junior Madeleine Murphy placed 87th in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at Lawrence (Kan.), helping the Ankeny girls' cross country team to an 11th-place finish among 38 squads in the Crimson Division. She posted a time of 21 minutes 46 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy is also a starting outfielder on the Ankeny softball team. She batted .345 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

Hawkettes outlast Waverly-Shell Rock to defend Boone Invitational title

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The Ankeny volleyball team continued its winning ways on Saturday by claiming the Boone Invitational title for the second straight year. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes rallied for a 21-25, 25-18, 15-11 victory over Waverly-Shell Rock in the championship match. Waverly-Shell Rock, the No. 7 team in Class 4A, also lost to Ankeny in last year's final after … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Waverly-Shell Rock to defend Boone Invitational title

Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

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For much of Friday's game against six-time defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny football team went toe-to-toe with the visiting Maroons. But doing it for the full 48 minutes will be the next challenge for the Hawks. No. 3 Dowling gave up an early touchdown, then responded with 24 unanswered points before holding on to beat No. … [Read more...] about Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

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For the second time in three days, the Ankeny boys' golf team captured an invitational title on Wednesday while also claiming the CIML Central Conference dual-meet crown. The fifth-ranked Hawks shot a 300 to win the Southeast Polk Invitational at Copper Creek. They finished four strokes ahead of three other ranked teams--No. 7 Marshalltown, No. 8 Dowling … [Read more...] about Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

Hawkettes sweep past Urbandale, but lose Scheib to ankle injury

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The Ankeny volleyball team swept its way to a victory on Tuesday but lost one of its key players in the process. Junior middle hitter McKenna Scheib went down with an injury during the third-ranked Hawkettes' 25-19, 25-19, 25-15 win at Urbandale. She is not expected to play in the Boone Invitational on Saturday. "It was on a play at the net," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep past Urbandale, but lose Scheib to ankle injury

Hawk golfers top Johnston, improve record to 4-0 in Central Conference

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Despite some windy conditions, the Ankeny boys' golf team rolled to another dual-meet victory on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The fifth-ranked Hawks defeated visiting Johnston, 153-167, to improve their record to 4-0 in the CIML Central Conference. "I thought we played really well in the windy conditions," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. "It … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Johnston, improve record to 4-0 in Central Conference

Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

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Hunter Johnson and the Ankeny boys' golf team defended their titles in the Indianola Invitational on Monday at the Indianola Country Club. Johnson carded a 74 to earn medalist honors for the second straight year. The seventh-ranked Hawks again won the team crown, shooting a 301. "Jason Marvelli had Indianola Country Club in great shape," Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

Hawkettes top Lincoln at Waukee tourney for Whims’ 1,000th career win

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Dave Whims wanted to reach his coaching milestone as quickly as possible. His Ankeny volleyball players made sure that he did. The third-ranked Hawkettes routed Des Moines Lincoln, 21-6, 21-11, in their opening match at the Waukee Invitational on Saturday. It was the 1,000th victory of Whims' coaching career. "We settled that request quickly," Whims … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Lincoln at Waukee tourney for Whims’ 1,000th career win

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Tyler Hentzel and Gabriel Vicker

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Senior Tyler Hentzel of Ankeny and junior Gabriel Vicker of Ankeny Centennial are the top runners for their respective boys' cross country teams. Vicker won the Tom Karpen Invitational on Tuesday at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in a time of 16 minutes 49 seconds. He led the 15th-ranked Jaguars to a third-place finish in the 13-team … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Tyler Hentzel and Gabriel Vicker

Hawkettes set meet record in 200 medley relay at Little Hawk Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team set a meet record in the 200 medley relay en route to a runner-up finish overall in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. The foursome of Alexis Henning, Erica Peters, Scout Bergwall and Jasmine Rumley won the medley relay in a time of 1:48.87, edging Iowa City West by .05 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes set meet record in 200 medley relay at Little Hawk Invitational

Kadolph, Kumm help Ankeny squash Cinderella in Roosevelt

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Cody Goodwin said on 1460 KXnO that Friday night’s football game at Drake Stadium was the biggest in 25 years for Des Moines Roosevelt. The Ankeny Hawks played like it was a marquee game for themselves from the opening snap, sticking it to the 3-0 Cinderella, 28-14. “We won so I guess I can’t complain about that,” Ankeny coach Rick Nelson said. “We … [Read more...] about Kadolph, Kumm help Ankeny squash Cinderella in Roosevelt

Hawks place 9th, Hawkettes finish 11th in strong fields at Rich Engel Classic

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The Ankeny cross country teams both finished in the middle of the pack in the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls. The Ankeny boys' squad placed ninth in the 21-team field. The Hawks finished with 206 points. "It was a very competitive field," said Ankeny boys' coach Jon Lindaman. "With all the rain that has fallen, we were … [Read more...] about Hawks place 9th, Hawkettes finish 11th in strong fields at Rich Engel Classic

Vicker pulls away for victory, leads Centennial boys to 3rd-place finish

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Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker waited patiently to make his move during the Tom Karpen Invitational cross country meet on Tuesday. The strategy paid off in a big way. Vicker pulled away in the final mile to win the boys' 5k race at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in a time of 16:49. He finished 3 seconds ahead of runner-up Drake Hanson of … [Read more...] about Vicker pulls away for victory, leads Centennial boys to 3rd-place finish

Maroons sweep Ankeny, prevent Whims from reaching 1,000-victory mark

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The Dowling Catholic volleyball players had no desire to be a part of Dave Whims' 1,000th career win. The legendary Ankeny coach was hoping to reach the historic milestone on Tuesday, but the host Maroons had some other ideas. Fifth-ranked Dowling avenged an earlier loss with a 25-15, 25-22, 25-22 victory over the No. 2 Hawkettes in the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Maroons sweep Ankeny, prevent Whims from reaching 1,000-victory mark