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Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Freshman London Schuchart is a member of the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Schuchart played a key role in the Hawks' 10-1 victory at Ottumwa on April 2. He teamed up with Luke Parkinson for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles when Cade Davis was unable to play due to cramping. "London stepped up without any advance notice," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Jaguars top Ankeny boys, clinch share of Central Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team continued its winning ways on Monday. This time, it came at the expense of its crosstown rival. The Jaguars clinched at least a share of the CIML Central Conference title with a 10-1 victory over Ankeny. They improved to 4-0 in the league and 9-1 overall, while the Hawks' records dropped to 1-3 and 2-7. "It … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Ankeny boys, clinch share of Central Conference crown

On Pink Out Night, Centennial girls romp to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

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Although the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis teams battled each other on the courts Monday, the two squads came together for a common cause. It was the annual Pink Out Night at the Prairie Ridge courts, where a fundraiser was held for the fight against cancer. "It was a perfect day for tennis," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "My … [Read more...] about On Pink Out Night, Centennial girls romp to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

Hawkettes, Jaguars look to regroup after going 1-2 at Tournament of Champions

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It's time for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams to regroup. Both teams went 1-2 in the Tournament of Champions last week at Burlington. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes fell to 9-2 on the season, while the No. 2 Jaguars dropped to 7-2. Ankeny opened the tournament on Thursday with a 3-0 loss to Dunlap (Ill.). After dropping a 1-0 decision … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars look to regroup after going 1-2 at Tournament of Champions

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Max Smith is the top sprinter on the Ankeny boys' track team. He won a pair of medals at the Drake Relays this weekend. Smith raced to a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter dash on Friday, posting a time of 10.99 seconds. He then teamed up with Nick Scherle, Peyton Agan and Conner Niffenegger to place sixth in the 4x100 relay on Saturday in 44.41 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

‘It’s a dream come true’: Hawkettes’ 4×100 relay wins coveted white flags

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Mytika Mayberry jogged across the infield turf at Drake Stadium on Saturday along with her three teammates, waving their coveted white flags. Just a few minutes earlier, Mayberry had sprinted down the homestretch of the blue oval, anchoring the Ankeny girls' 4x100 relay team to its first victory at the Drake Relays in 22 years. "This feels amazing," … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a dream come true’: Hawkettes’ 4×100 relay wins coveted white flags

Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

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The crosstown rivalry between Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial moved to the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Both schools qualified for the final in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay at the Drake Relays, setting up a Jag-Hawk showdown on a cold and rainy afternoon. While Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Linn-Mar (Marion) battled it out for the Relays title, … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

Sindt places 2nd in 1,600, but ‘super happy’ about future roommate’s victory

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Ankeny's Tim Sindt didn't mind coming in second place on Saturday. The only runner that beat him, Joe Schaefer of Johnston, is a good friend. Schaefer won the boys' 1,600-meter run at the Drake Relays in a time of 4:21.33. Sindt was the runner-up in 4:23.48. "I'm super happy for him," Sindt said. "We're going to be roommates at Iowa State next year. … [Read more...] about Sindt places 2nd in 1,600, but ‘super happy’ about future roommate’s victory

Thrice as nice: 3 Ankeny sprinters earn top-8 finishes in girls’ 100

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The maroon-and-gold colors of Ankeny High School were easy to spot during the final of the girls' 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays on Friday. Three of the eight finalists in the race were Ankeny teammates: Mytika Mayberry, Eva van de Mortel and Mikala Sidney. "We all worked so hard to get here, and I'm so proud of all these ladies," said van de … [Read more...] about Thrice as nice: 3 Ankeny sprinters earn top-8 finishes in girls’ 100

‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

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Ankeny's Max Smith was just hoping to get into the finals of the 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays. He did even better than that. The senior placed fourth in the event on Friday at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 10.99 seconds. "I was happy with my start," Smith said. "I gave it my all." Smith earlier posted a season-best time of 10.90 in the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

Sindt gets his revenge, claims Drake Relays crown in 3,200

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For a brief moment, Ankeny's Tim Sindt felt his victory slipping away on Thursday at the Drake Relays. After leading for the last few laps of the boys' 3,200-meter run, Sindt was passed on the final lap by David Holesinger of Dubuque Hempstead, who surged to the front with a strong move. "For a half a second, I was like, 'Oh no, it's over,'" Sindt … [Read more...] about Sindt gets his revenge, claims Drake Relays crown in 3,200

‘Unlucky goal’ dooms Ankeny boys in 2-1 loss at Urbandale

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An unlucky break proved to be costly Thursday for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawks suffered a 2-1 loss at No. 12 Urbandale, which scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the second half. "Ryan Safley headed the ball, and it ricocheted off one of their players," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "I think everybody kind of … [Read more...] about ‘Unlucky goal’ dooms Ankeny boys in 2-1 loss at Urbandale

Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars

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Jaci Webb didn't know that the Ankeny girls' golf team had never defeated crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. "That makes the win feel that much better!" Webb said on Wednesday after the Hawkettes posted a 191-201 victory over Centennial in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. Ankeny earned the win on a postcard-worthy afternoon … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars

Preparation pays off as Hawkettes defeat Dowling Catholic in shootout

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer team was forced into a shootout Tuesday night by visiting Dowling Catholic, head coach Simon Brown and the Hawkettes were ready for the challenge. "For the PKs, we knew who our top five (shooters) were," Brown said. "We take PKs after every practice and track the data, so the girls were confident. We also track the … [Read more...] about Preparation pays off as Hawkettes defeat Dowling Catholic in shootout

‘Lackadaisical’ Hawks snap out of funk, post 2-0 win at Dowling Catholic

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To put it bluntly, Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns wasn't happy with his team's performance on Tuesday. The good news, though, is that the fifth-ranked Hawks still managed to post a 2-0 victory in their CIML Central Conference opener at No. 14 Dowling Catholic. "We were just lackadaisical, and it was very frustrating," said Burns. "But in high … [Read more...] about ‘Lackadaisical’ Hawks snap out of funk, post 2-0 win at Dowling Catholic

Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown

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While the Ankeny boys' tennis team has made tremendous strides in doubles, the Hawks have not made similar improvement in singles. Ankeny won two of the five doubles matches against visiting Marshalltown on Tuesday after being swept in singles, resulting in a 9-2 loss that dropped the Hawks' overall record to 2-6. "We had great doubles play," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown