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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

Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

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Eighteen holes weren't enough to separate the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawks and Jaguars finished in a third-place tie in the 17-team field. Both squads posted a score of 317, finishing at 33-over-par. "I was very happy with the boys' third-place finish," said Centennial coach Rick … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

Hawkettes advance to semifinals before falling to No. 1 Cedar Falls

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Saturday's Ankeny Centennial Invitational provided another opportunity for the Ankeny volleyball players to test themselves. After knocking off fifth-ranked Waukee in their season opener on Aug. 27, the No. 3 Hawkettes returned to action on Saturday and went 4-1 at Centennial's tournament. They advanced to the semifinals before dropping a 25-23, 25-12 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes advance to semifinals before falling to No. 1 Cedar Falls

Ankeny’s best effort not enough to get past rival Centennial

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The ball was snapped back to the holder. Ankeny kicker Max Pelham was ready to put his team up by three points on the opening possession in overtime. But the snap was muffed, and the holder was forced out of bounds 10 yards away from the end zone. All Ankeny Centennial needed to do was protect the ball and kick a field goal, and the Jaguars would take … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s best effort not enough to get past rival Centennial

‘It could have gone either way’: Jaguars prevail in OT after never leading

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The Great American Rivalry Series could not have picked a better game to feature on Friday night than the Jag-Hawk Bowl. Crosstown rivals Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial battled into overtime before Connor Page drilled a 34-yard field goal to give the Jaguars a 17-14 victory at Ankeny Stadium. "I've dreamed about it a little bit," Page said of his … [Read more...] about ‘It could have gone either way’: Jaguars prevail in OT after never leading

Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny

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For the first time ever in the Jag-Hawk football rivalry, it took overtime to decide the winner of the crosstown battle. Connor Page made a 34-yard field goal to give Ankeny Centennial a 17-14 victory over Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. It was the season opener for both teams. Page's game-winning kick came after the Hawks botched their own … [Read more...] about Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny

Hawks look to end scoring drought, losing streak against Centennial

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In recent years, the Ankeny Centennial football team has dominated the Jag-Hawk rivalry. Will the Jaguars' dominance continue in 2019? We're about to find out. Centennial will host Ankeny on Friday in the season opener for both teams. Kickoff at Ankeny Stadium is at 7 p.m. "I think it's kind of neat to play them for the first game of the year," said … [Read more...] about Hawks look to end scoring drought, losing streak against Centennial

Taylor shoots 35, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Dowling Catholic

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Ankeny golfer Dylan Taylor badly missed a short putt for par on the No. 9 hole during Thursday's dual meet against Dowling Catholic at Otter Creek. It might have been his only bad shot of the day. Taylor made a pair of birdies and carded a 1-under-par 35 to earn medalist honors while leading the Hawks to a 148-155 victory on their home course. They … [Read more...] about Taylor shoots 35, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Dowling Catholic

‘We feel so much more confident’: Hawks enter season with big goals

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The mid-August temperature is getting a little warmer. Team practices are ramping up. And, mainly, a young team is getting older. This football season has the potential to be one of historic proportions for the Ankeny Hawks, because of what kind of a roster they are putting on the field. Last season, the team started eight sophomores--all of … [Read more...] about ‘We feel so much more confident’: Hawks enter season with big goals