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Rumley posts state-qualifying times in 2 events at conference meet

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team took advantage of Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as one final opportunity to compete against the state's top two squads prior to the upcoming state meet. No. 1 Ames captured the conference title at Johnston, racking up 391 points. No. 2 Dowling Catholic was the runner-up with 353 points, while No. 4 Ankeny took … [Read more...] about Rumley posts state-qualifying times in 2 events at conference meet

Centennial girls earn another trip to state; Jonah Vicker also qualifies

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is headed back to the Class 4A state meet. The Jaguars will be joined in Fort Dodge by Centennial senior Jonah Vicker, who qualified for the boys' meet as an individual by placing fourth in a district meet on Thursday at Marshalltown. Vicker watched the state meet a year ago as his brother, Gabriel, … [Read more...] about Centennial girls earn another trip to state; Jonah Vicker also qualifies

Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown

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Ankeny senior Tim Sindt will continue his quest for an undefeated cross country season when the Hawks compete in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Pickard Park in Indianola. Sindt, the defending Class 4A champion, is the state's top-ranked runner. He has yet to lose a race this season. The sixth-ranked Hawks will be one of 10 teams in the … [Read more...] about Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Belding, Ankeny football

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Sam Belding of the Ankeny football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Belding, a junior tight end and offensive lineman, has helped Ankeny to a 4-4 record, including a 3-1 mark in Class 4A District 1. The Hawks have won their last three games to keep their playoff hopes alive. Ankeny will close out the regular season on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Belding, Ankeny football

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Joey Reichenbacker and Jonah Vicker

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Joey Reichenbacker has helped the Ankeny boys' cross country team to a No. 5 ranking in Class 4A, while fellow senior Jonah Vicker has helped Ankeny Centennial to a No. 11 ranking. Reichenbacker placed 12th in a time of 17 minutes 2 seconds at the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a third-place … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Joey Reichenbacker and Jonah Vicker

Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

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Ankeny's Conner Niffenegger missed the last six football games after suffering an ACL injury during the Hawks' season opener against Ankeny Centennial. When Niffenegger returned to the field on Friday night against Sioux City North, it took him only 12 seconds to make a huge impact for the Hawks. The 155-pound senior fielded a short kick on the opening … [Read more...] about Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams used Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as a tune-up for next week's district meets. The fifth-ranked Hawks placed third in the six-team field at Southeast Polk with 58 points. They were led by senior Tim Sindt, who pulled away from the field after the first mile to win the 5k race in a … [Read more...] about SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title

Jaguars, Hawkettes run well at conference, gear up for regionals

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When the CIML Central Conference cross country meet was moved to Southeast Polk, it forced many of the girls' teams to reconsider their strategy. The Central Conference teams ran in the same race on Thursday along with the six schools from the CIML Iowa Conference. Separate conference champions were crowned, even though the combined results were also … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes run well at conference, gear up for regionals

Ankeny swimmers show no fatigue, cruise to win over Dragons

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The members of the Ankeny girls' swimming team should have been suffering from fatigue on Tuesday. However, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes still posted some impressive times en route to a 135-51 victory at Johnston. "At this point in the season, both teams are making a final push for strength and speed before we enter the championship phase of our … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers show no fatigue, cruise to win over Dragons

Hawkettes sweep Johnston, earn runner-up finish in conference

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The Ankeny volleyball team will take some momentum into postseason play. That is, if the Hawkettes can avoid getting rusty over the next two weeks. Sixth-ranked Ankeny completed its regular season on Tuesday with a 25-20, 25-9, 25-18 victory at No. 15 Johnston. The win allowed the Hawkettes to wrap up a second-place finish in the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Johnston, earn runner-up finish in conference

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Brooke Johnson, Ankeny girls’ cross country

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Brooke Johnson of the Ankeny girls' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Johnson, a junior, helped the Hawkettes to a fifth-place finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Sept. 27. She placed 29th in the 5k race with a time of 23 minutes 8 seconds. Ankeny will compete in the CIML Central Conference meet … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Brooke Johnson, Ankeny girls’ cross country

Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week

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After impressive wins at nationally-renowned meets at Marshalltown, Heartland and Rim Rock, Ankeny cross country standout Tim Sindt became the first Iowa runner to break the 15-minute barrier in a 5k at the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Thursday at DMACC. Sindt is now a finalist for Milesplit.com's National Runner of the Week. Please cast your vote … [Read more...] about Vote for Tim Sindt for Milesplit.com’s National Runner of the Week

Hawkettes overcome injury to Behrens, claim Bettendorf championship

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When the Ankeny volleyball team lost Kaci Behrens to an apparent concussion during the Bettendorf Invitational on Saturday, the Hawkettes didn't panic. Senior Karly Weber took over the libero position and helped sixth-ranked to a 5-1 record in the round-robin tournament. The Hawkettes, who improved to 28-12 overall, captured the Bettendorf title for the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome injury to Behrens, claim Bettendorf championship

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Romello Gray, Ankeny football

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Senior defensive lineman Romello Gray has helped the Ankeny football team to a 3-4 record, including a 2-1 mark in district play. Gray made one solo tackle for a loss and had five assists in the Hawks' 47-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. He is tied for fourth on the team with 28.5 tackles on the season. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Romello Gray, Ankeny football

Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

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Hunter Johnson got some bad news when he woke up on Saturday morning. "Unfortunately day 2 of state golf has been cancelled due to course flooding," Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld tweeted. "Great 1 day experience for Hunter and proud to coach him and the rest of the team this season." Johnson, a sophomore, carded a 5-over-par 76 in Friday's opening … [Read more...] about Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

Hawks keep playoff hopes alive with 47-0 victory over Lincoln

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All the Ankeny football team can do is take care of its own business. That's what the Hawks did on Friday night. Ankeny rolled to a 47-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln for its third win in the last four weeks, keeping its playoff hopes alive. The Hawks are now 2-1 in Class 4A District 1 and 3-4 overall, while Lincoln's records dropped to 1-2 … [Read more...] about Hawks keep playoff hopes alive with 47-0 victory over Lincoln

Hawkettes set 5 meet records, claim team title at Ram Relays

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​ The Ankeny girls' swimming team dominated the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk, setting five meet records en route to the team title. The third-ranked Hawkettes racked up 117 points, 42 more than runner-up Newton/Colfax-Mingo/Pella. "This meet has an unusual format in that every event is a relay," said Ankeny coach Michelle Stout. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes set 5 meet records, claim team title at Ram Relays

Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

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Ankeny's Hunter Johnson rebounded from a rough start to shoot a 5-over-par 76 in the opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet on Friday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. Johnson, a sophomore, is tied for 27th place in a field of 82 players heading into Saturday's final round, which is slated to begin at 9 a.m. "Hunter played a great … [Read more...] about Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?

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When the Fort Dodge Invitational cross country meet was cancelled earlier this week, Ankeny senior Tim Sindt thought maybe his pursuit of the state's all-time 5k record would have to be delayed for a little while. He was wrong. "We were a little disappointed, but we were glad (the meet) got moved to another fast course like this one and not some really … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Sindt breaks state’s all-time 5k record…or does he?