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Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite

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For the second time this season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams posted identical scores in an 18-hole tournament. The Hawks and Jaguars each shot a 336 in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed eighth in the 15-team field based on a better sixth score, while Ankeny finished … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite

Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has dominated the month of September. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes raised their record to 4-0 with a 140-46 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt on Tuesday. They have defeated their four opponents this month by an average of nearly 78 points. "We just finished up a challenging schedule of three meets in eight days so the girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cierra Fillinger, Ankeny girls’ cross country

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Senior Cierra Fillinger is a member of the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Fillinger placed eighth in the junior varsity race at the Ames Invitational on Sept. 5 with a time of 23 minutes 25 seconds. That allowed her to earn a varsity spot for the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Cedar Falls. "Cierra brings a constant positive influence to our … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cierra Fillinger, Ankeny girls’ cross country

Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial

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The Ankeny boys' golf team was missing its top player on Monday. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial was missing its head coach, and perhaps its focus as well. The Hawks overcame the absence of Hunter Johnson to post a 167-173 victory over Centennial at Briarwood Golf Club. It was Ankeny's second dual-meet win ever against the Jaguars. "It definitely … [Read more...] about Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brody Brecht, Ankeny football

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Junior receiver Brody Brecht caught seven passes for 121 yards and also had an interception Friday in the Ankeny football team's 28-27 loss to Cedar Falls at the UNI-Dome. Brecht, who has 14 catches for 330 yards and one touchdown in three games, has become one of the state's top prospects in the Class of 2021. He is also being heavily recruited in … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brody Brecht, Ankeny football

Hawkettes place 2nd at tournament as Whims closes in on milestone

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Somehow, the Ankeny volleyball team nearly captured the title at the Caroline Found Extravaganza on Saturday at Iowa City West. The second-ranked Hawkettes played without all-state setter Phyona Schrader, who missed the tournament in order to take the ACT test. They also lost two other key players, outside hitter Isabelle Vacek and libero Kaci Behrens, to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd at tournament as Whims closes in on milestone

‘We’re our own worst enemy’: Little things prove costly in Hawks’ 28-27 loss

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Rick Nelson knows his way around the UNI-Dome about as well as anyone. The Ankeny football coach returned to his old stomping grounds on Friday, but it was a bittersweet homecoming. Nelson's Hawks came up short in their bid to knock off defending Class 4A state runner-up Cedar Falls, dropping a 28-27 decision to the Tigers in a battle of top-10 … [Read more...] about ‘We’re our own worst enemy’: Little things prove costly in Hawks’ 28-27 loss

Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season

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Even in a different sized pool, the Ankeny girls' swimming team still knows how to swim fast. The third-ranked Hawkettes traveled to Newton on Thursday and came away with a 120-50 victory over the Cardinals. They improved to 3-0 on the season. "Newton's pool is 25 meters instead of the usual 25 yard pools we compete in," said Ankeny coach Michelle … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season

Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd

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Only a handful of strokes separated the top six teams at the Ankeny Invitational on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' squads contended for the team crown before finishing just behind ninth-ranked Marshalltown, which captured the title with a 298. The No. 2 Hawks took second in the 10-team field with a 299, … [Read more...] about Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd

Hawkettes continue their winning ways with victory over Mason City

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It would have been easy for the Ankeny volleyball team to have a letdown on Tuesday night. No such worries. Coming off a perfect 5-0 day at the Marge White Valley Invitational on Saturday, the second-ranked Hawkettes continued their winning ways with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-23 victory over visiting Mason City. They improved to 12-1 on the season, while the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes continue their winning ways with victory over Mason City

Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola

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Some of the best races on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center were between teammates on the Ankeny girls' swimming squad. The third-ranked Hawkettes dominated their dual meet against Indianola, rolling to a 149-34 victory. They swept the top three places in many of the events. "It was a convincing win," said Ankeny coach Michelle Stout, whose team … [Read more...] about Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kaci Behrens, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior libero Kaci Behrens has helped the second-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to an 11-1 record. She leads the team with 66 digs. On Saturday, Behrens racked up 19 digs as the Hawkettes won all five of their matches--three of them against fellow top-five opponents--to capture the Marj White Valley Invitational title. She also completed 24-of-25 serves … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kaci Behrens, Ankeny volleyball

Hawkettes defeat three other top-5 foes, capture Valley Invitational crown

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After moving up to the No. 2 spot in the latest Class 5A rankings, the Ankeny volleyball team proved on Saturday that it deserves such a lofty perch. The Hawkettes won all five of their matches--three of them against the trio of teams ranked immediately below them--to win the Marj White Valley Invitational title. They raised their record to 11-1 on the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes defeat three other top-5 foes, capture Valley Invitational crown

Ankeny plays lights out in Week 2, stifles No. 9 Dragons for 20-7 win

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By all means, Friday night’s Ankeny-Johnston matchup at Ankeny Stadium was a measuring stick game for both teams. The Hawks didn’t know if Week 1 opponent Ankeny Centennial was as good as they were last season. Ninth-ranked Johnston didn’t know if they pummeled a good Urbandale team or if the J-Hawks were just average. On Friday night, however, Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny plays lights out in Week 2, stifles No. 9 Dragons for 20-7 win

Jaguars win tiebreaker for 6th place at Ames; Ankeny boys finish 9th

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Thursday's Ames Invitational boys' cross country meet was dominated by the lone out-of-state school in the 13-team field. Rock Bridge (Mo.) won the team title with 46 points. Fifth-ranked Cedar Falls was second with 62 points, followed by the host Little Cyclones with 93. No. 9 Centennial and No. 11 Valley both finished with 147 points, but the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker for 6th place at Ames; Ankeny boys finish 9th

Graybill paces Jaguars to 3rd-place finish; Ankeny places 6th behind Pitz

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A new front-runner emerged for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams during the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. Morgan Graybill led seventh-ranked Centennial to a third-place finish in the 10-team field. She took seventh in the 5k race with a time of 20 minutes 55 seconds. "We had a new … [Read more...] about Graybill paces Jaguars to 3rd-place finish; Ankeny places 6th behind Pitz

Ankeny swimmers win nine events en route to victory over Waukee

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has picked up right where it left off last season, when the Hawkettes recorded a second consecutive fourth-place finish at the state meet. Ankeny opened its swimming season on Tuesday with a 109-77 victory over Waukee at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawkettes won nine events, including all three relays. "Waukee is a … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win nine events en route to victory over Waukee

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lauren Willets, Ankeny volleyball

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Lauren Willets is a member of the third-ranked Ankeny volleyball team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 6-1 record. Willets, a senior, came off the bench and contributed five digs in Ankeny's five-set victory over No. 5 Waukee in its season opener on Aug. 27. "I think she surprised herself in how good she is," Ankeny coach Dave Whims said of Willets. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lauren Willets, Ankeny volleyball

Hawkettes lose just 13 points while sweeping Des Moines East

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny volleyball team to earn its sixth victory of the season. The third-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 25-5, 25-5, 25-3 win at Des Moines East on Tuesday. They raised their record to 6-1, while the Scarlets fell to 0-2. "We made quick work of them," said Ankeny coach Dave Whims. "We came out strong and maintained the effort … [Read more...] about Hawkettes lose just 13 points while sweeping Des Moines East