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Jaguars, Hawkettes run some fast times on DMACC course

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Thursday's Ankeny Centennial Invitational cross country meet produced numerous personal records for both the Ankeny and Centennial girls' teams. The fast times may have been the result of a short course, but the perfect weather conditions certainly helped. "I can't say definitively (the course) was short or even possibly long," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes run some fast times on DMACC course

Class 5A volleyball pairings announced: Centennial, Ankeny will host semifinals

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The road to Cedar Rapids will go through Ankeny for both of Ankeny's ranked volleyball teams. Neither second-ranked Ankeny Centennial nor No. 6 Ankeny will have to leave town in order to qualify for the Class 5A state tournament. "When it came out (Tuesday), the girls had (the pairings) pulled up on the bus," Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said on … [Read more...] about Class 5A volleyball pairings announced: Centennial, Ankeny will host semifinals

No. 1 Ames swimmers show off their depth in win over Hawkettes

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There continues to be a wide gap between the Ames girls' swimming team and the rest of the state. The top-ranked Little Cyclones, who have won seven of the last eight state titles, cruised to a 135-51 victory over No. 3 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes dropped to 0-2 in the conference and 4-2 overall. Ames … [Read more...] about No. 1 Ames swimmers show off their depth in win over Hawkettes

Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

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There was more at stake on Tuesday than the CIML Central Conference volleyball title. The crosstown bragging rights were also on the line. After posting a five-set victory at Ankeny last year, second-ranked Ankeny Centennial needed just three sets to defeat the No. 6 Hawkettes on their home court this season. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-20, 25-22, 25-13 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

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Ankeny sophomore Hunter Johnson wasn't ready to put his golf clubs away just yet. Johnson carded a 72 in a Class 4A district meet on Tuesday at Waveland Golf Course to qualify for the state meet as an individual. The 36-hole state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. "It feels really good," said Johnson. "I'm … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team

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Thomas Cotter has waited a few years to get another head coaching opportunity. Now, he'll get his chance. Cotter has been named the head coach of the Ankeny girls' track team. He replaces Dennis Adamson, who retired last spring after coaching the Hawkettes for nearly three decades. "I've been thinking about this since I was the head coach at … [Read more...] about Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team

Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover

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The field conditions at Des Moines Hoover's McGrane Stadium were less than ideal on Friday night. They didn't seem to bother the Ankeny football team. The visiting Hawks used a 29-point second quarter to build a 44-7 halftime lead and then cruised to a 51-14 victory over Hoover in a Class 4A District 1 game. "Our kids played well," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover

Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational

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With about one month left in the season, the Ankeny girls' cross country team continues to make positive strides. The Hawkettes placed fifth among seven teams in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. They finished with 102 points, but were only 13 points out of third place. "As a team, we're working really well together," said Ankeny sophomore … [Read more...] about Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational

Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet

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When the CIML Central Conference meet was moved from The Legacy to Blank Golf Course on Wednesday, the six teams in the league had to make some quick adjustments. Ankeny Centennial did just fine, and so did Ankeny's Hunter Johnson. The eighth-ranked Jaguars shot a 311 to earn a second-place finish. No. 4 Dowling Catholic also finished with a 311 total, … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet

Senior Night Showdown: No. 2 Dowling Catholic tops No. 3 Ankeny

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A matchup between two of the state's top girls' swimming teams brought out the best in both squads. Second-ranked Dowling Catholic won nine of the 12 events and posted a 118-68 victory over No. 3 Ankeny on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was Senior Night for the Hawkettes, who dropped to 0-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 4-1 … [Read more...] about Senior Night Showdown: No. 2 Dowling Catholic tops No. 3 Ankeny

Hawkettes sweep another conference foe, setting up showdown for crown

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Isabelle Vacek and the Ankeny volleyball team didn't get caught looking ahead on Tuesday. Vacek pounded 11 kills to lead the sixth-ranked Hawkettes to a 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 victory at No. 11 Ames. The win sets up a showdown against No. 2 Ankeny Centennial for the CIML Central Conference title on Oct. 2. "We were happy to walk away with a sweep--the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep another conference foe, setting up showdown for crown

Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team won't have to wait long to get another shot at knocking off Dowling Catholic. The two squads met for the fourth time this season on Monday during the Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek, where the fourth-ranked Maroons shot a 292 to capture the team title. No. 8 Centennial placed second in the 11-team field with a … [Read more...] about Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

Hawkettes rally past Waverly-Shell Rock to claim Boone Invitational title

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A few days of hard work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday resulted in a tournament title for the Ankeny volleyball team on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes rallied from a one-set deficit to beat Waverly-Shell Rock, 19-25, 25-18, 15-8, in the championship match of the Boone Invitational. It was Ankeny's 10th victory over a ranked opponent--the Go-Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally past Waverly-Shell Rock to claim Boone Invitational title

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Richards, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior outside hitter Taylor Richards has helped the Ankeny volleyball team to a 22-10 record and a No. 6 ranking in Class 5A. The Hawkettes won the Boone Invitational title on Saturday. Prior to the tournament, Richards ranked second on the team with 163 kills, 180 digs and 20 aces. She had compiled a .203 hitting percentage. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Richards, Ankeny volleyball

Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock

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Ankeny's Tim Sindt proved once again on Saturday that the state's all-time 5k record is well within his striking distance. Another Ankeny runner, Fiona Riordan, also turned in a spectacular performance at the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic. Both athletes led their respective cross country teams to top-10 finishes in the prestigious meet at Lawrence, … [Read more...] about Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock

After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday

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The Ankeny boys' golf team made only one birdie on Friday during a dual meet against Johnston at Jester Park. It resulted in a 157-168 loss to the Dragons. "We just aren’t playing our best golf right now, and I am not sure why," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld, whose team finished with a 1-4 record in the CIML Central Conference. "We are in the peak … [Read more...] about After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday

Dowling Catholic thumps Ankeny, dropping Hawks to 1-4 overall

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This probably wasn't the best time for the Ankeny football team to face five-time defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic. Just one week after fifth-ranked Dowling dropped a 14-7 decision to Ankeny Centennial, the Maroons bounced back on Friday with a 42-0 victory over Ankeny at Valley Stadium. It was the District 1 opener for both … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic thumps Ankeny, dropping Hawks to 1-4 overall

Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th

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Wednesday's Southeast Polk Invitational boys' golf meet showed that both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial have some more work to do to reach their ultimate goals. The Jaguars placed fourth in the 10-team field with a score of 311. Valley won the meet at Copper Creek Golf Course with a 304, followed by Marshalltown with a 305 and Dowling Catholic with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th