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Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

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It was going to take a lot more than a little rain to stop the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes took the lead less than a minute into the game and went on to defeat No. 10 Cedar Rapids Prairie, 4-0, in a Class 3A regional final on Monday at Ankeny. The game was played in a steady rain. "It's such an amazing feeling to be going back … [Read more...] about Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

Dowling’s Baumler overpowers Hawks, tosses 1-hitter in Maroons’ 3-1 victory

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The Ankeny baseball team didn't have an answer for Dowling Catholic pitcher Carter Baumler. Baumler tossed a one-hitter and had 12 strikeouts to lead the fifth-ranked Maroons to a 3-1 victory at Ankeny in the CIML Central Conference opener for both teams on Monday. The game was shortened to six innings due to rain, and the second game of the doubleheader … [Read more...] about Dowling’s Baumler overpowers Hawks, tosses 1-hitter in Maroons’ 3-1 victory

Hawks romp past Burlington, Davenport North to improve their record to 3-0

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Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz doesn't have much to complain about. The Hawks rolled to a pair of victories in the Tim Heggen Invitational on Saturday at Ankeny Centennial and have now outscored their first three opponents by a 32-1 margin. "It's been an interesting start to the season," said Balvanz. "We played a game (at Saydel on May 23), then we … [Read more...] about Hawks romp past Burlington, Davenport North to improve their record to 3-0

Ankeny’s Rathjen places 4th at Cadet freestyle world team trials

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Caleb Rathjen proved once again this weekend that he belongs on the national wrestling stage. The Ankeny High School junior-to-be placed fourth at 60 kilos (132 pounds) in the Cadet freestyle world team trials at Akron, Ohio. He posted a 6-2 record at the trials, which were held at the Louis and Freda Stile Athletic Field House. "I thought my … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Rathjen places 4th at Cadet freestyle world team trials

‘I’m gutted for the guys’: Hawks tumble to I.C. West in 3A quarterfinals

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Jordan Burns shared some hugs with his Ankeny boys' soccer players following a season-ending loss on Friday. The second-year head coach was hoping to say his final goodbyes at the end of the Class 3A state tournament on Tuesday, but the 10th-ranked Hawks were eliminated with a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Iowa City West in the quarterfinals at Cownie Soccer Complex … [Read more...] about ‘I’m gutted for the guys’: Hawks tumble to I.C. West in 3A quarterfinals

Hawkettes let late lead slip away again in loss to Pella

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For the second game in a row, the Ankeny softball team let a seventh-inning lead slip away. Visiting Pella, the No. 15 team in Class 4A, rallied for three runs in the seventh to post an 8-7 victory on Thursday. The game was a late addition to the schedule after Tuesday's doubleheader at Waukee was rained out. The Hawkettes (0-2) had not played since … [Read more...] about Hawkettes let late lead slip away again in loss to Pella

Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was hoping to avoid Waukee as long as possible. He got his wish. The seventh-seeded Hawks (12-6) will play No. 2 Iowa City West (16-1) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The start of the tournament was pushed back a day due to wet fields at Cownie Soccer … [Read more...] about Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch

Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't have to play much defense against Mason City on Wednesday. The visiting Mohawks loaded the box in an effort to frustrate Ankeny, but the strategy only worked to keep the score down. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got three goals in the first 10 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in a Class 3A regional … [Read more...] about Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both hoping to earn top-10 finishes in the girls' Class 4A state meet at Coldwater Links Golf Course. The duo nearly accomplished their goal. Sease carded a 13-over-par 84 in Wednesday's final round and finished with a two-day total of 161, allowing her to place 10th in a field of 68 golfers. … [Read more...] about Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team will have to wait until Friday to play its opening game in the Class 3A state tournament. Iowa High School Athletic Association officials announced on Wednesday that the tournament would be pushed back a day. Here is the press release from the IHSAA: "Due to field conditions and scheduling, the IHSAA’s 2019 State Soccer … [Read more...] about Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

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There was plenty of standing water on the Coldwater Links Golf Course for Tuesday's opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet. The soggy conditions didn't bother Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease nor Ankeny's Jaci Webb. Both golfers played well as part of the same foursome. Sease carded a 6-over-par 77, while Webb shot an 11-over 82. "I felt … [Read more...] about Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

Cedar Rapids Xavier AD Umthun hired to replace Ankeny’s Buttjer

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It was going to take a special place to lure Andy Umthun away from Cedar Rapids Xavier. Ankeny High School was one of those places. Umthun has been named the new Activities Director at Ankeny, replacing Brent Buttjer. He will take over the position on July 1. "There was a small list of schools that I would have been willing to leave for, and Ankeny … [Read more...] about Cedar Rapids Xavier AD Umthun hired to replace Ankeny’s Buttjer

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior defender Chloee Kooker has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 13-4 record. She is one of the Hawkettes' captains. Kooker has scored four goals this season. She has also contributed five assists. Here is some inside info on Kooker: Congratulations on your team's 1-0 victory at Waukee on May 20. What was the key to beating … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

#WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

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Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard had to sit out the final game of last year's boys' state soccer tournament after picking up a red card following the Hawks' loss to Bettendorf in the Class 3A semifinals. The senior forward never lost faith that he'd get another chance to play at Cownie Park. On Saturday, Pritchard scored a pair of goals to ignite the … [Read more...] about #WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

Boyd sparks Ankeny baseball team to season-opening victory

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Cael Boyd appears to be a perfect fit for the leadoff hitter's role on the Ankeny baseball team. Boyd sparked the Hawks to a 13-0 victory at Saydel in five innings in their season opener on Thursday. The sophomore outfielder went 2-for-2 with a double, walked twice, stole three bases and scored four runs. "Cael did a really nice job of setting the … [Read more...] about Boyd sparks Ankeny baseball team to season-opening victory

Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener

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When the Ankeny softball team erupted for eight runs in the first inning of Wednesday's game against visiting Ballard, it looked like the Hawkettes were going to roll to a season-opening victory. But the Bombers refused to go away. Ballard scored four runs in the third inning, then rallied for five more in the seventh to post a 10-9 victory. Catcher … [Read more...] about Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener

Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

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The return of Nate Albertson and Jalen Elwell could not have come at a better time for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Both players returned to the lineup on Wednesday and helped the 10th-ranked Hawks to a 6-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A substate semifinal. Albertson, a junior who had been out most of the season with an ankle … [Read more...] about Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference

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If the Ankeny baseball team can be competitive in the CIML Central Conference, then the Hawks will likely be among the top squads in Class 4A. The Central Conference boasts three of the top six teams in the preseason rankings--No. 1 Johnston, No. 5 Dowling Catholic and No. 6 Urbandale. The J-Hawks are the defending state champions. "The league is … [Read more...] about Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference

‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

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Some wins are a little sweeter than others. That was the case on Monday for the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team, which traveled to Waukee for its regular-season finale and posted a 1-0 victory over the No. 2 Warriors. Ankeny won the game with some of its key players on the bench. "We had to do without Chloee (Kooker) for most of the second … [Read more...] about ‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee