Some of the best races on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center were between teammates on the Ankeny boys' swimming squad. The Hawks won all 11 events and rolled to a 110-60 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. They swept the top three places in the 100 butterfly and took the top two spots in two other events. "I think that the hard work the … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win all 11 events en route to victory over Roosevelt
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Hawk wrestlers win 11 of 14 matches, cruise to victory over Mason City
Thursday's season-opening dual meet went about the way that Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall expected. The Hawks won 11 of the 14 matches and rolled to a 61-17 victory over visiting Mason City, which had four open weights. "We were hoping to win a couple of other matches that didn't go our way, but we knew (Mason City) had some holes in their … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers win 11 of 14 matches, cruise to victory over Mason City
Bayless, Ankeny boys outlast Locure, Polar Bears in thriller
The wait was worth it for Braxton Bayless. The 6-foot-1 junior guard finally made his debut for the Ankeny boys' basketball team on Tuesday, and he led the Hawks to a thrilling victory. Bayless, who sat out last season after transferring to Ankeny from Valley, scored 24 points as the Hawks opened their season with an 85-78 triumph over visiting Des … [Read more...] about Bayless, Ankeny boys outlast Locure, Polar Bears in thriller
Balanced scoring helps Hawkettes to easy victory over North
For the second time in two nights, the Ankeny girls' basketball team had a balanced scoring attack, putting three players in double figures. This time, it resulted in a win. The Hawkettes bounced back from Monday's loss at Mason City with a 63-24 victory over visiting Des Moines North on Tuesday. They raised their record to 2-1 on the season. "The … [Read more...] about Balanced scoring helps Hawkettes to easy victory over North
Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams
The Ankeny bowling teams ran into one of the CIML's top bowling programs on Tuesday at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams lost to Des Moines Lincoln, which placed seventh in last year's girls' Class 3A state tournament. The Railsplitters won the girls' meet by a score of 2,858 to 2,211, and they won the boys' meet by a score of 3,153 to 2,647. "It was a … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams
Experienced Hawk wrestlers have ‘tough kids up and down the lineup’
It has taken awhile for coach Jack Wignall to rebuild the Ankeny wrestling program following the split into two high schools. This could be the year that there's a huge payoff for the Hawks. Ankeny returns several varsity regulars from a team that posted an 11-9 record last year and placed 21st in the Class 3A state tournament with 26.5 points. "We … [Read more...] about Experienced Hawk wrestlers have ‘tough kids up and down the lineup’
Hawkettes look to rebound from Monday’s loss at Mason City
The Ankeny girls' basketball team won't have time to dwell on its first loss of the season. The Hawkettes, who dropped a 72-58 decision at Mason City on Monday, will be back on the court less than 24 hours later. They will host Des Moines North on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Mason City, the No. 3 team in Class 4A, built a 40-27 halftime lead in Monday's game. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes look to rebound from Monday’s loss at Mason City
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kayla Pitz, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Junior guard Kayla Pitz scored five points and had six assists to help the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 45-38 victory over 13th-ranked Des Moines East in its season opener on Tuesday at Ankeny. The Hawkettes will play at Mason City, the No. 3 team in Class 4A, on Monday. Pitz started every game for Ankeny as a sophomore, when she averaged 5.7 points … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kayla Pitz, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Talented Hawks look to become ‘most unselfish team in state’
There's a lot of excitement around this year's Ankeny boys' basketball team. The Hawks are coming off an 8-15 season a year ago, but that record is deceiving. The team got off to a 1-10 start that included six losses by five points or less, three of them in overtime. Ankeny went 6-4 to close out the regular season, then posted a 48-46 victory at Ames in a … [Read more...] about Talented Hawks look to become ‘most unselfish team in state’
Hawkettes hold off No. 13 D.M. East in season opener, 45-38
Dru McAnelly wiped the sweat off his brow after watching his Ankeny girls' basketball team open the season with a hard-fought victory. The Hawkettes took the lead for good with a 14-2 run in the second half and then held off 13th-ranked Des Moines East, 45-38, in a CIML non-conference game on Tuesday at Ankeny. "East is an extremely long, athletic, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off No. 13 D.M. East in season opener, 45-38
Hawk swimmers capture team title at Sprint Classic
Trent Frandson and the Ankeny boys' swimming team are already in midseason form. Frandson won two individual events, anchored two winning relays and led Ankeny to the team title in the season-opening Sprint Classic on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawks racked up 454 points to win the five-team meet. "It was a great start to the season," … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers capture team title at Sprint Classic
Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley
Although the Ankeny bowling teams opened their season on Tuesday with a loss to Valley at Val Lanes, head coach Hannah Munson was hardly disappointed by the results. "Overall, the team is off to a great start," said Munson, who took over the program this summer after graduating from Grand View University. The Ankeny boys' team lost by a score of 2,836 … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley
Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team
When the Ankeny Centennial football coaches moved Tyler Rodgers to safety during his sophomore year, it turned out to be a good decision. Rodgers became a stalwart for the Jaguars' defense over the next three seasons, helping the team to a 28-6 record during that stretch. He racked up 153.5 tackles in his career, including 58 while leading one of the … [Read more...] about Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team
Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standouts Devyn Robinson and Kenna Sauer have been named to the Elite all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Both players were also selected to the Class 5A first team after leading the Jaguars to their fourth state title in five years. Robinson, a junior middle hitter, was a repeat selection to both squads. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team
Hawk swimmers return 8 state qualifiers from last year’s 3rd-place team
It's going to be difficult for the Ankeny boys' swimming team to surpass the accomplishments of last year's squad. However, the Hawks may just have the talent to do it. Most of the top performers from a team that tied for third place at the state meet are back this season. It was the Hawks' highest finish ever under coach Justin Crouch. "Finishing … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers return 8 state qualifiers from last year’s 3rd-place team
McCullough, Hawkettes look to build on last year’s success
The Ankeny girls' basketball team advanced to a Class 5A regional final last year for the first time since the split into two high schools. The Hawkettes also reached double digits in victories for the first time, finishing with an 11-12 record in their second season under coach Dru McAnelly. Now, McAnelly's goal is to take the program to even greater … [Read more...] about McCullough, Hawkettes look to build on last year’s success
Inaugural Athletic Boosters Cake Auction slated for Jan. 11
The inaugural Ankeny Athletic Boosters Cake Auction will be held on Friday, Jan. 11 during the Ankeny vs. Ankeny Centennial girls' and boys' basketball doubleheader. This exciting event will be a fundraiser for the Booster Club to support both athletic programs. Sweet cake sponsorships are being offered for $250. The boosters will arrange to have a cake … [Read more...] about Inaugural Athletic Boosters Cake Auction slated for Jan. 11
New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’
Hannah Munson is anxious to get to work with the Ankeny boys' and girls' bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes will begin practice on Wednesday under the direction of Munson, who was named the head coach of the bowling program in July. She becomes Ankeny's sixth different head coach in the last six years. "We've had some tryouts, and all of the kids … [Read more...] about New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Poock, Ankeny boys’ cross country
Sophomore Andrew Poock of the Ankeny boys' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Poock helped Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. It was the Hawks' highest finish since 2005. Poock placed 110th in the 5k race. He posted a time of 18 minutes 9 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Poock, Ankeny boys’ cross country
Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Like most high school athletes these days, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt announced his college choice Monday through social media. "Extremely excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic, track, and cross country career at Iowa State University next fall! Go Cyclones," Sindt tweeted. Sindt won his second consecutive Class 4A state cross country … [Read more...] about Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake