The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team is tied for 13th place in Class 4A with six points after the opening day of the coed state track meet at Drake Stadium. The Jaguars earned a third-place finish in the 4x800 relay on Thursday. The foursome of Jax Alvarez, Jackson Lewis, Brecken Allen and Cohen Moll set a school record with a time of … [Read more...] about ‘We just wanted to break our time at Drake’: Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay
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‘I see a lot of potential in this group’: Balvanz unfazed by Hawks’ 0-3 start
The Ankeny baseball team dropped a 6-1 decision to visiting North Polk in the completion of a suspended game on Thursday. The Hawks trailed by 6-1 in the fifth inning when the non-conference contest was halted by lightning on Monday. Neither team was able to score when play resumed. North Polk remained unbeaten at 3-0. "I thought all the relief … [Read more...] about ‘I see a lot of potential in this group’: Balvanz unfazed by Hawks’ 0-3 start
Hawkettes erupt for 17 runs in victory at Class 4A No. 8 North Polk to open season
If Wednesday's season opener is any indication, the Ankeny softball team is going to have an entertaining season. The Hawkettes put up crooked numbers in four different innings and never trailed en route to a 17-10 victory at North Polk, the No. 8 team in Class 4A. "We had great production at the plate and confidence in our approach, solid defense … [Read more...] about Hawkettes erupt for 17 runs in victory at Class 4A No. 8 North Polk to open season
‘That’s a pretty solid ball club’: Spartans sweep doubleheader against Ankeny
Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz likes to play a challenging schedule to prepare his team for postseason play. Visiting Pleasant Valley provided a huge test for the Hawks on Wednesday. The Spartans swept the non-conference doubleheader by scores of 5-0 and 10-3. They raised their record to 4-0 after sweeping Rock Island, Ill., on Tuesday. "We are … [Read more...] about ‘That’s a pretty solid ball club’: Spartans sweep doubleheader against Ankeny
‘I am so happy with making it’: Ankeny’s Ross qualifies for girls’ state golf meet
Ankeny sophomore Madalyn Ross has earned a trip to next week's girls' state golf meet. Ross carded an 81 on Wednesday to place fifth in a Class 4A regional meet at Copper Creek. She led the Hawkettes to a fifth-place finish. "I was definitely hoping to qualify, but I wasn't going to be too sad if I didn't make it considering I'm only a sophomore," said … [Read more...] about ‘I am so happy with making it’: Ankeny’s Ross qualifies for girls’ state golf meet
‘We just had more fight’: Late goals by Kobow, Wahlberg lift Hawks past Scarlets
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There was never a chance that seniors Keaton Kobow and Cal Wahlberg were going to let Ankeny boys' soccer season come to an end on the Hawks' own pitch. Ankeny’s dynamic duo netted back-to-back late second-half goals to rally the Hawks past Des Moines East, 2-1, in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Tuesday. “No, … [Read more...] about ‘We just had more fight’: Late goals by Kobow, Wahlberg lift Hawks past Scarlets
Hawks, Jags suffer 5-0 losses in semifinal round of Class 2A substate team play
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis squads suffered similar fates during Class 2A substate team play on Wednesday. Both teams dropped a 5-0 decision on the road to a CIML Conference rival that had defeated them by an 11-0 margin earlier this season. The Hawks fell to Waukee Northwest in a Substate 1 semifinal, while the Jaguars lost to Dowling … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jags suffer 5-0 losses in semifinal round of Class 2A substate team play
‘Set the Standard’: Saladino’s Hawkettes look to continue progress in 2026 season
The Ankeny softball team returns several starters from last year's squad, but the Hawkettes will have to replace their top two pitchers. Aubrey Lensmeyer and Kaylyn Miller both graduated after helping the team to a 13-27 record in its first season under coach Sarah Saladino. Those two combined to pitch all but 14 of the 250 2/3 innings that the Hawkettes … [Read more...] about ‘Set the Standard’: Saladino’s Hawkettes look to continue progress in 2026 season
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Keaton Kobow, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Senior midfielder Keaton Kobow has helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 4-11-1 record. He is one of the Hawks' captains. Kobow has recorded a career-high eight goals and six assists this season. He has racked up 32 points in his career on 10 goals and 12 assists. Here is some inside info on Kobow: Your team closed out the regular season on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Keaton Kobow, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Hawkettes post 4-0 victory at Urbandale, then take down Class 1A No. 2 Assumption
After closing out its CIML Conference schedule with a 4-0 victory at Urbandale on Friday, the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team traveled to eastern Iowa on Saturday and posted a 2-1 win at Davenport Assumption, the No. 2 team in Class 1A. The Hawkettes will take a 9-4-1 overall record into the final week of the regular season. "The back-to-back … [Read more...] about Hawkettes post 4-0 victory at Urbandale, then take down Class 1A No. 2 Assumption
‘I couldn’t imagine a better moment’: Ankeny junior earns another trip to state
Ankeny junior Garrett Weichers is headed to the boys' state tennis tournament for the second year in a row. After qualifying in doubles with former teammate Dylan Victor last year, the top-seeded Weichers earned a runner-up finish in singles in a Class 2A district tournament on Saturday at Iowa City West. He will return to Iowa City for the state … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t imagine a better moment’: Ankeny junior earns another trip to state
‘We have a strong group of seniors’: Ankeny baseball team boasts deep roster
It won't be easy for Joe Balvanz to replace one of the best leaders he's ever coached in the Ankeny baseball program. Shortstop Kinnick Vos graduated last year and is now playing at Black Hawk Community College in Moline, Ill. He led the Hawks to a 14-25 record as a senior. Voss batted .350 with five doubles and 16 RBIs while leading the team with four … [Read more...] about ‘We have a strong group of seniors’: Ankeny baseball team boasts deep roster
‘We’ll turn our focus to Des Moines East’: Hawks to begin substate play on Tuesday
The regular season is over for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks will now enter the postseason with a 0-0 record, like every other squad. "We'll turn our focus to Des Moines East, knowing it’ll be a tough match," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio. "We’ll work to keep the season going as long as we can." Ankeny closed out the regular season on … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll turn our focus to Des Moines East’: Hawks to begin substate play on Tuesday
‘We had a great night’: Ankeny girls, boys earn runner-up finishes at Class 4A SQM
Both the Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams accomplished what they needed to on Thursday in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Council Bluffs. The Hawks and Hawkettes each finished second behind Valley in the team race while qualifying for next week's state meet in numerous events. "We had a great night and were very strategic about who we competed … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great night’: Ankeny girls, boys earn runner-up finishes at Class 4A SQM
Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from IGHSAU
Both the Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams earned No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, which announced its postseason pairings on Thursday. The third-ranked Jaguars (11-1-1) will host Cedar Falls (4-7-2) or Waterloo West (1-10-2) in a Region 3 semifinal on Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. The game … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from IGHSAU
‘We finally got a little payback’: Jaguars move up 2 spots, place 5th at CIML Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a season-best score of 360 on Wednesday and moved up two places to finish fifth overall after the final round of the CIML Conference Invitational at Copper Creek. The Jaguars posted a two-day total of 745 after shooting a 385 on Monday at Beaver Creek. "It was a great day to be a Jag!" said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘We finally got a little payback’: Jaguars move up 2 spots, place 5th at CIML Invite
‘The 2nd half was very good’: Hawks take positives away from loss to Waukee NW
The Ankeny boys' soccer team took some positives away from Tuesday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest despite suffering a 4-1 loss. The Hawks got a goal from Cal Wahlberg in the second half and battled Northwest until the end before the second-ranked Wolves eventually sealed the victory. "The second half was very good," said Ankeny coach Trevor … [Read more...] about ‘The 2nd half was very good’: Hawks take positives away from loss to Waukee NW
‘I couldn’t be prouder of the effort’: Ankeny girls battle No. 1 Wolves to scoreless draw
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny girls' soccer team was one missed penalty kick away from being the first and only squad to defeat top-ranked Waukee Northwest this season. Despite not pulling off the upset, the No. 6 Hawkettes became only the second team to hold Northwest without a goal and just the third squad to earn a draw with the undefeated … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t be prouder of the effort’: Ankeny girls battle No. 1 Wolves to scoreless draw
Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1
The top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was awarded a No. 1 seed in Class 4A Substate 6 when the Iowa High School Athletic Association released its postseason brackets on Tuesday. Ankeny, meanwhile, was given a No. 4 seed in Substate 1. The Hawks (4-9-1) will host Des Moines East (2-10) in a substate quarterfinal on May 19. After receiving a … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1
‘It was definitely a battle’: Ankeny golfers shoot 378, Jaguars 385 in CIML 1st round
The Ankeny girls' golf squad shot a season-best 378 and placed sixth among 12 teams in the opening round of the CIML Conference Invitational on Monday at Beaver Creek, while Ankeny Centennial posted a 385 total and finished ninth. Two-time defending champion Waukee Northwest carded a 329 and holds a 12-stroke lead over Southeast Polk, which posted a 341 … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a battle’: Ankeny golfers shoot 378, Jaguars 385 in CIML 1st round