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Johnston clinches outright girls’ title, earns at least share of boys’ crown

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One of the CIML Central Conference basketball trophies is headed to Johnston High School. Another one could be headed there soon. The third-ranked Johnston girls' team clinched the outright conference championship with a 46-27 victory over No. 9 Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Johnston. The Dragons avenged their only league loss with a strong defensive … [Read more...] about Johnston clinches outright girls’ title, earns at least share of boys’ crown

Hawks close out regular season with wins over Marshalltown, Indianola

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The 16th-ranked Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a pair of victories in a triangular meet at Ankeny. The Hawks rolled to a 50-18 win over Marshalltown, then posted a 44-25 triumph over Indianola to raise their overall record to 10-6. "Considering that we didn't practice at all on Wednesday, to come in and wrestle … [Read more...] about Hawks close out regular season with wins over Marshalltown, Indianola

Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

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The Ankeny bowling teams celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday by nearly sweeping all four meets against Des Moines East at Great Escape. Ankeny easily won both junior varsity meets, but had to settle for a split of the varsity meets. The Hawks won by a score of 2,835 to 2,737, while the Hawkettes lost by a score of 2,478 to 2,253. "Congrats again … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

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The Class 5A regional basketball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny has been placed in Region 2, while Ankeny Centennial has been placed in Region 8. The Hawkettes (7-10) are seeded second in their bracket. They will host a semifinal game against Des Moines East (9-7) or Des Moines North (2-14) on Feb. 16 at … [Read more...] about Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

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Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly breathed a sigh of relief following Monday's game against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. The Hawkettes built a 16-point lead in the first half before holding on down the stretch for a 56-52 victory. It was just their second win in the last nine games since sophomore forward Abby Johnson suffered a deep bone … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team finally rediscovered its mojo. After being held to a combined 92 points in their previous two games, the Hawks erupted for a season-high offensive total en route to an 88-63 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Monday. "It has been awhile (since we've played like that)," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson, whose … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

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Senior Derek Anderson has compiled a 12-6 record this season for the sixth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team. Anderson placed sixth at 138 pounds in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a fifth-place finish in the 17-team field. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Were you pleased with your performance at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

Hawkettes rally behind Christmann, but Ames holds on for 47-45 victory

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Perhaps one of these days the Ankeny girls' basketball team will be back to full strength. Until then, however, the Hawkettes could have more nights like Friday, when they battled 14th-ranked Ames down to the wire before dropping a 47-45 decision at Ankeny. "It's kind of been the story of our year," Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said of his team's various … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally behind Christmann, but Ames holds on for 47-45 victory

Without their leading scorer, Hawks struggle in loss to Ames

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It might be best for the Ankeny boys' basketball players to just forget about Friday's game against visiting Ames. The Little Cyclones built a 39-16 lead in the first half and cruised to a 79-47 victory in a CIML Central Conference contest. Afterwards, Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson was ready to turn the page. "Sometimes you just get your butt kicked, and … [Read more...] about Without their leading scorer, Hawks struggle in loss to Ames

Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational

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Friday's CIML Invitational at Southeast Polk was like a mini-state wrestling tournament. Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a lot of success, crowning a pair of individual champions. The Jaguars and Hawks also earned top-five finishes in the 17-team field. "It was probably as much fun coaching as I've had in the six years that I've been (the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational

Class 4A boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

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The road to Wells Fargo Arena won't be an easy one for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. It will likely be even tougher for Ankeny Centennial. The Class 4A substate assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Pairings will be posted the second week of February, but both the Hawks and Jaguars could face formidable … [Read more...] about Class 4A boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

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Thursday was a good night for the Ankeny boys' bowling team. It was even better for Isabel Tetmeyer and the Ankeny girls' squad. Tetmeyer set a pair of school records with a 279 game and a 483 series to lead the Hawkettes to a victory over visiting Dowling Catholic at Great Escape. They won the meet by a score of 2,389 to 1,691 to raise their records … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mason Keinroth, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Mason Keinroth is one of the top performers on the Ankeny boys' swimming team. He has helped the Hawks to a 6-0-1 dual record and a No. 1 ranking in the state. Keinroth won the 200 individual medley and the 100 breaststroke to help Ankeny to a 109-61 victory over No. 8 Ames on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He also swam on a pair of … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mason Keinroth, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Crews beats the buzzer; Hawks escape with win over Urbandale

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Ankeny's Jaron Crews didn't panic as the final seconds ticked off the clock during Thursday's boys' basketball game against visiting Urbandale. The sophomore forward had practiced similar situations just 24 hours earlier. Crews made a 3-point goal from the top of the key with 1.8 seconds left--his only basket of the game--to give the Hawks a 45-42 … [Read more...] about Crews beats the buzzer; Hawks escape with win over Urbandale

Surging Urbandale girls avenge earlier loss to continue Hawkettes’ slide

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When the Ankeny girls' basketball team hosted Urbandale on Thursday, it was a matchup between two teams whose fortunes have been reversed since the last time they met on Dec. 14. Ankeny posted a 46-40 triumph at Urbandale last month, but suffered a huge blow in that game when sophomore forward Abby Johnson suffered a deep bone bruise in her foot with … [Read more...] about Surging Urbandale girls avenge earlier loss to continue Hawkettes’ slide