The Ankeny volleyball team was without sophomore setter Phyona Schrader during the Caroline Found Extravaganza on Saturday at Iowa City West. No problem. The 10th-ranked Hawkettes got strong performances from a pair of backups and earned a second-place finish in the tournament. They dropped a 25-15, 25-20 decision in the championship match to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn runner-up finish in Iowa City without Schrader
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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf
Senior Thomas Nygren leads the Ankeny boys' golf team with a 39.02 average. He is a three-year varsity member. Nygren shot a 39 on Tuesday to help the Hawks to a CIML Central Conference dual-meet victory over Urbandale at Otter Creek. He earlier shot a 76 to place seventh at the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational on Aug. 9 at Waveland. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf
Hawks’ halftime lead evaporates as No. 4 Cedar Falls rolls to 28-7 victory
At halftime of Friday's game against visiting Cedar Falls, the Ankeny football team trotted off the field with a 7-0 lead and a growing confidence. The next two quarters showed, however, that the Hawks still have a long way to go. The fourth-ranked Tigers responded with 28 unanswered points in the second half to post a 28-7 victory, raising their … [Read more...] about Hawks’ halftime lead evaporates as No. 4 Cedar Falls rolls to 28-7 victory
Centennial girls finish 8th in competitive field at Marshalltown
Thursday's Bobcat Invitational provided some huge challenges for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams. The meet featured 23 teams, including many of the top squads in Class 4A. The 5k course at Marshalltown Community College was also tougher than usual due to the soggy conditions. Tenth-ranked Centennial placed eighth … [Read more...] about Centennial girls finish 8th in competitive field at Marshalltown
Sindt tops Marshalltown field, leads Hawks to 5th-place finish
The Ankeny boys' cross country team fell out of the Class 4A rankings after placing eighth at the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30. Look for the Hawks to move back into the top 10 next week. Led by individual champion Tim Sindt, Ankeny placed fifth among 24 teams in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. The Hawks finished with 161 points … [Read more...] about Sindt tops Marshalltown field, leads Hawks to 5th-place finish
Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Once the technical issues were resolved, the Ankeny girls' swimming team cruised to another easy victory on Thursday. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled past visiting Newton, 138-48, in their home opener at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The non-conference win raised their overall record to 3-0. The dual meet got off to a late start due to some problems … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Some things to look for in Friday’s football games
Here are a few questions that will be answered during Week 3 of the high school football season: 1). Which defense will crack first--Cedar Falls' or Ankeny Centennial's? The fourth-ranked Tigers will visit Ankeny on Friday, while the No. 7 Jaguars will travel to Waterloo West. Neither Cedar Falls nor Centennial has allowed a point through two games this … [Read more...] about Some things to look for in Friday’s football games
Hawkettes rout Indianola, will hold their home opener Thursday
The Ankeny girls' swimming team accomplished a couple of different goals on Tuesday. The third-ranked Hawkettes not only dominated a non-conference meet at Indianola, but they also posted several times that met the standards to qualify for the 2018 state swimming and diving meet. Ankeny's Erin Doruska reached the time standard in both the 100 butterfly … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Indianola, will hold their home opener Thursday
Middle hitters spark Hawkettes to sweep over Mason City
The Ankeny volleyball team showed off its depth Tuesday en route to a non-conference win at Mason City. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-21, 25-7, 25-20 victory to raise their overall record to 8-6. "I think the highlight of the night for us was the ability to get some of our subs in the match and see them perform at a high level as well," … [Read more...] about Middle hitters spark Hawkettes to sweep over Mason City
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Annie Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Annie Walker of the Ankeny girls' swimming team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Walker, a sophomore, has helped the third-ranked Hawkettes to a 2-0 record. They have posted lopsided wins over Waukee and Indianola. "Annie finished last season with impressive times in two very difficult events: the 200 individual medley and … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Annie Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled
It stopped raining long enough on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' golf team to play its first meet in two weeks. The Hawks defeated visiting Urbandale, 156-178, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Otter Creek. They improved their record to 1-2 in the league. "We were glad to get the meet in before the rain, and it was nice to get one in the win … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Erin Doruska, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Senior Erin Doruska helped the Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 113-73 victory at Waukee in its season opener on Tuesday. She won the 100 freestyle, placed second in the 200 individual medley and also swam on two winning relays. Doruska helped lead the Hawkettes to a fourth-place finish in last year's state meet. She swam on the state champion 200 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Erin Doruska, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Hawkettes finish 3-2 against ranked teams at Valley tournament
Ankeny volleyball coach Joe Morton was hoping for a consistent effort from his team on Saturday at the Marj White Invitational. And that's what he got. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes posted a 3-2 record in Valley's round-robin tournament. All five of their matches came against Class 5A ranked opponents. "We were able to play at a consistent level and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finish 3-2 against ranked teams at Valley tournament
Hawks make QB change, then drop 14-9 decision at No. 2 Johnston
The Ankeny football team made a change at quarterback prior to Friday's game at second-ranked Johnston. It produced some mixed results. Sophomore Jase Bauer connected with classmate Weston Fulk for the Hawks' first touchdown of the year, but he was also intercepted three times. One of those interceptions came on Ankeny's final drive, allowing the … [Read more...] about Hawks make QB change, then drop 14-9 decision at No. 2 Johnston
Centennial’s Gabe Vicker uses late charge to win Ames Invitational title
Ankeny Centennial's Gabe Vicker waited for the right time to make his move during the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. When the sophomore took the lead late in the boys' race, nobody else could stay with him. Vicker went on to win the 5k race in a time of 16 minutes 33 seconds. He defeated runner-up Moe Smith of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Gabe Vicker uses late charge to win Ames Invitational title
Pack running pays off for Centennial, Ankeny girls
The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team won't have to rely on just one runner this season. Neither will crosstown rival Ankeny. Both teams are going to rely on their entire squad. Centennial used a pack mentality to earn a second-place finish in the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. The 14th-ranked Jaguars … [Read more...] about Pack running pays off for Centennial, Ankeny girls
Ankeny swimmers dominate season opener at Waukee
It didn't take long for the Ankeny girls' swimming team to establish itself as one of the state's top squads. The Hawkettes opened their season on Tuesday with a 113-73 victory at Waukee in a non-conference meet. They racked up 3,637 power points, which ranks third behind Ames and Dowling Catholic among the teams in Iowa that have reported results to the … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers dominate season opener at Waukee
Hawkettes never let up, roll to victory over East
It would have been easy for the Ankeny volleyball team to let up against an overmatched opponent on Tuesday. But the Hawkettes never did. Sixth-ranked Ankeny got off to a fast start, kept going strong, and rolled to a 25-5, 25-8, 25-8 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference match. "Overall, I think we did a great job of maintaining … [Read more...] about Hawkettes never let up, roll to victory over East
Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite
The Ankeny volleyball team will take a 3-4 record into the second week of the season after placing second in the consolation bracket at the Ankeny Centennial Early Bird Invitational on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 25-19, 12-25, 16-14 decision to Clinton in the championship match of the consolation bracket. The River Queens avenged a … [Read more...] about Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite
Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny
Avery Gates finally got his chance to take center stage in Ankeny's crosstown rivalry. He didn't let it go to waste. The junior running back rushed for 130 yards on 16 carries and scored all three of the game's touchdowns as the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team opened its season on Friday with a 20-0 victory over Ankeny before an overflow … [Read more...] about Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny