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Ames boys hand Hawks their first loss behind Kellogg, Lipsey

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Brandt Carlson tried to look on the bright side after his Ankeny boys' basketball team suffered its first loss of the season. "I think it's a good learning experience for us, and something you just have to go through at this level of competition," Carlson said. "But we'll bounce back." The third-ranked Hawks dropped a 68-60 decision at Ames on … [Read more...] about Ames boys hand Hawks their first loss behind Kellogg, Lipsey

Short-handed Hawkettes fall to Ames without Johnson, McCullough

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The odds were against the Ankeny girls' basketball team before Tuesday's game at 14th-ranked Ames even tipped off. The Hawkettes took the court without their top two scorers and rebounders, Sara McCullough and Abby Johnson. McCullough was out with an illness, while Johnson tore some tendons on the top of her foot during Friday's game at Urbandale and will … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes fall to Ames without Johnson, McCullough

Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

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Persistence has paid off for the Ankeny bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes each earned their first victory of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Des Moines North at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams improved their record to 1-4. "I'm so proud of our performance," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "We swept the house--every Ankeny team won (both … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

Late reversal allows Anderson to beat Fousek at Battle of Waterloo

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The Battle of Waterloo provided an opportunity for the Ankeny wrestlers to see some of the state's top teams. For Ankeny freshman Trever Anderson, the prestigious event also gave him a chance to get a monkey off his back. Anderson, who is ranked fifth at 106 pounds in Class 3A, had one of the biggest wins in the two-day tournament with a 4-3 decision … [Read more...] about Late reversal allows Anderson to beat Fousek at Battle of Waterloo

Hawk swimmers, now ranked No. 1, capture team title in Iowa City

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team is now the No. 1 team in the state after winning the Iowa City High Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday for the second straight year. The Hawks racked up a total of 1,597 power points during Saturday's meet at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, allowing them to take over the top spot in the state power rankings. Waukee is second … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers, now ranked No. 1, capture team title in Iowa City

Hawks use late surge to top Urbandale, stay unbeaten

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At some point this season, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is probably going to lose a game. For much of Friday's contest at Urbandale, it looked like the Hawks' unbeaten streak might come to an end. The Ankeny players, though, were determined to keep their perfect season alive. Dillon Carlson scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and … [Read more...] about Hawks use late surge to top Urbandale, stay unbeaten

Hawkettes snap two-game skid with hard-fought victory at Urbandale

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Ankeny's Kayla Pitz stood at the charity stripe and ignored the chants from the rowdy Urbandale student section. The junior guard made four consecutive free throws in the final 40 seconds to seal the Hawkettes' 46-40 victory in a CIML Central Conference girls' basketball game on Friday. She went 7-of-8 from the line and had nine of her 11 points in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes snap two-game skid with hard-fought victory at Urbandale

Jaguars earn bragging rights with 48-25 victory over Ankeny

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A few months ago, Logan Neils helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 20-0 victory over Ankeny. On Thursday, Neils sparked the Jaguars to another win over their crosstown rival--this time on the wrestling mat. He recorded a technical fall in the opening match at 160 pounds and ninth-ranked Centennial went on to post a 48-25 triumph over the … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn bragging rights with 48-25 victory over Ankeny

Hawk swimmers win again, will compete in Iowa City Saturday

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team tuned up for Saturday's Iowa City Invitational with a 136-23 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover/North on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The fifth-ranked Hawks dominated the dual meet, winning all 11 events and sweeping the top three places in many of them. They raised their overall record to 3-0-1. Mason … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win again, will compete in Iowa City Saturday

Hawks, Jaguars ready for showdown on the mat

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Last Friday, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial collided on the basketball court at Ankeny, where the Jaguars pulled away to win the girls' game before the Hawks used a fast start to win the boys' matchup. On Thursday, the crosstown rivalry will move to the wrestling mat. Ninth-ranked Centennial (7-0) will host Ankeny (2-1) in the CIML Central Conference opener … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars ready for showdown on the mat

Hawks stay unbeaten as Southeast Polk’s upset bid falls short

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Brandt Carlson's previous two trips to the Southeast Polk gym ended with a pair of three-point losses, one of them in overtime. The Ankeny boys' basketball coach felt much better following Tuesday's game at Southeast Polk, where the undefeated Hawks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 67-57 victory. "It was just a good win on the road at a place … [Read more...] about Hawks stay unbeaten as Southeast Polk’s upset bid falls short

Dynamic duo leads No. 8 S.E. Polk girls past Hawkettes

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When it comes to potent girls' basketball duos, there might not be a better 1-2 punch in the state than Southeast Polk's Grace Larkins and Maggie McGraw. The two standouts combined for 55 points Tuesday to lead the eighth-ranked Rams to a 71-47 victory over No. 13 Ankeny at Southeast Polk. "We came out a little flat, and those two girls got going early … [Read more...] about Dynamic duo leads No. 8 S.E. Polk girls past Hawkettes

Hawk swimmers start busy week with rout over Indianola

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team won all 11 events and swept the top three places in five of them en route to a 121-49 victory over visiting Indianola on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was the first of three meets in five days for the Hawks, who raised their record to 2-0-1. They will host Des Moines Hoover/North on Thursday before competing in … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers start busy week with rout over Indianola

Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale

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The Ankeny bowling teams enjoyed some highlights while losing to Urbandale in their CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Merle Hay Lanes. "We lost by a slim 150 pins for both boys and girls," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "Gage Payton shot a nice 251 game! And the ladies shot an amazing 231 (bakers) game, the highest score in Ankeny girls' … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Grant Miller, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Grant Miller of the Ankeny boys' swimming team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Miller, a sophomore, has helped third-ranked Ankeny to a 2-0-1 record. He placed second in the 100 backstroke and third in the 200 freestyle as the Hawks rolled to a 121-49 victory over Indianola on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Grant Miller, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Ankeny wrestler gets over the hump, avenges loss to Valley’s Oldham

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Caleb Rathjen wasn't completely healthy the last time he wrestled Valley's Nick Oldham. On Saturday, the Ankeny sophomore showed what he could do when he's 100 percent. The second-ranked Rathjen posted a 3-1 decision over the top-ranked Oldham in the 126-pound championship match at the Johnston/Valley Invitational. He avenged a 10-8 loss to Oldham in … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestler gets over the hump, avenges loss to Valley’s Oldham

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaxon Smith, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Junior guard Jaxon Smith scored 12 points to help the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 58-50 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The Hawks improved their record to 4-0 on the season. Smith leads the team with a 14.8 scoring average. He had a season-high 17 points in the Hawks' 83-55 win at Fort Dodge on Nov. 30. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaxon Smith, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Hawks deliver early knockout punch, then hold off Centennial rally

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When the Ankeny boys' basketball team is clicking on all cylinders, the Hawks are clearly one of the state's best teams. They proved that on Friday against crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, jumping out to a 28-4 lead during the first half of the CIML Central Conference opener at Ankeny. But coach Brandt Carlson's team also showed that it still has … [Read more...] about Hawks deliver early knockout punch, then hold off Centennial rally