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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

Jaguars overcome slow start, pull away from Ankeny in 2nd half

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Ankeny Centennial's Rachel Schon has yet to lose a game to Ankeny during her high school basketball career. She'd like to keep it that way. Schon scored 16 of her 18 points in the second half as the 10th-ranked Jaguars pulled away on Friday for a 49-27 victory at No. 13 Ankeny. The Jaguars improved to 11-0 all-time in the series. "It's so fun … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome slow start, pull away from Ankeny in 2nd half

Ankeny swimmers battle Dowling Catholic to an 85-85 tie

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There wasn't any margin for error during Thursday's dual meet between the Ankeny and Dowling Catholic boys' swimming teams. The fifth-ranked Maroons and the No. 6 Hawks battled to an 85-85 tie in the CIML Central Conference opener for both teams at Dowling. It was Ankeny's first dual-meet tie since Jan. 21, 2014, when the Hawks finished in an 85-85 tie … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers battle Dowling Catholic to an 85-85 tie

Hawks split double dual against No. 1 S.E. Polk, D.M. Lincoln

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The Ankeny wrestling team bounced back from a loss to Southeast Polk with a victory over host Des Moines Lincoln in a double dual meet on Thursday. The Hawks dropped a 54-14 decision to Southeast Polk, the No. 1 team in Class 3A. They then posted a 47-26 win over Lincoln to improve their record to 2-1 on the season. "Southeast Polk is good, but it was … [Read more...] about Hawks split double dual against No. 1 S.E. Polk, D.M. Lincoln

Jag-Hawk hoops doubleheader features pair of intriguing matchups

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Here are some of the key things to look for during Friday's Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader at Ankeny: Girls' game: No. 10 Centennial (3-2) vs. No. 13 Ankeny (4-1) The Hawkettes are riding a three-game winning streak during which they have outscored their opponents by an average of 37 points. The Jaguars, meanwhile, are coming off a 63-50 loss on … [Read more...] about Jag-Hawk hoops doubleheader features pair of intriguing matchups

Ankeny boys grind out win over Railsplitters to stay unbeaten

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team proved again on Tuesday that it has a lot of different offensive weapons. The Hawks don't have to rely on Braxton Bayless or Dillon Carlson every night. Jordan Kumm poured in a career-high 20 points and Jaxon Smith added 15 to lead Ankeny to a 55-45 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln. The Hawks, who are ranked … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys grind out win over Railsplitters to stay unbeaten

McCullough racks up 21 points, 17 rebounds in Hawkettes’ victory

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The Des Moines Lincoln girls' basketball team didn't have an answer for Ankeny's Sara McCullough. McCullough recorded a double-double by halftime of Tuesday's game at Ankeny, racking up 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Northern Iowa recruit finished with 21 points and 17 rebounds as the Hawkettes rolled to a 74-39 victory. "Sara got going early," said … [Read more...] about McCullough racks up 21 points, 17 rebounds in Hawkettes’ victory

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Ashley Harrington of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Harrington, a junior guard, has helped Ankeny to a 4-1 record. She scored nine points and had two assists as the Hawkettes posted a 74-39 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Tuesday. Harrington is averaging 7.8 points per game. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny girls’ basketball

Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers

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Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer continue to lead the way for the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher bowled a 413 series during a dual meet against Waukee on Monday at Warrior Lanes, while Tetmeyer led the Hawkettes with a 380 series. Schumacher has posted a 442.5 average in the last two meets, and Tetmeyer has compiled a 387 average after three meets … [Read more...] about Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers

Caleb Rathjen, Gray lead AHS matmen to 8th-place finish at Keen Invitational

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The Ankeny wrestling team competed in one of the toughest tournaments in the Midwest on Friday and Saturday at Independence. The Hawks placed eighth among 32 teams in the prestigious Cliff Keen Invitational. They finished with 227 points. Christian Brothers College (Mo.) won the team title with 299 points. Scott West (Minn.) was the runner-up with … [Read more...] about Caleb Rathjen, Gray lead AHS matmen to 8th-place finish at Keen Invitational

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Adam Vaske won four events to help the fifth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team to a 110-60 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He won the 200 freestyle in 1:54.38, the 100 freestyle in 49.67 seconds, and also swam on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Last year, Vaske helped the Hawks to a … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Short-handed Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invitational

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Four of the state's top 10 boys' swimming teams were in action on Saturday at the Mike Wittmer Invitational in Ames. Fifth-ranked Ankeny placed second in the six-team field with 230 points. The Hawks won six of the 11 events. No. 2 Ames captured the team title for the third straight year, racking up 330 points. No. 7 Johnston and No. 9 Cedar Falls … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invitational

Hawkettes blow past Fort Dodge, improve their record to 3-1

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team had started slowly in each of its first three games of the season. The Hawkettes didn't have another slow start on Friday. Ankeny jumped out to a 9-0 lead right away, later scored 22 consecutive points before halftime, and rolled to a 66-28 victory at Fort Dodge. The Hawkettes improved their record to 3-1 on the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes blow past Fort Dodge, improve their record to 3-1

Hawks hit 10 3-pointers, romp to victory at Fort Dodge

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There was no letdown for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. Just three days after opening the season with a huge win over Des Moines North, the Hawks went on the road Friday and rolled to an 83-55 victory at Fort Dodge. They shot 57 percent from the field, including 10-of-19 from 3-point range, en route to the win. "We haven't won up at Fort Dodge since … [Read more...] about Hawks hit 10 3-pointers, romp to victory at Fort Dodge