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Repeat picks Larmie, Clark, Whitinger among 10 Hawks on all-district first team

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Senior running back Daniel Larmie has been named to the all-district first team for the third consecutive year, while senior defensive back La'Marious Clark and junior linebacker Dawson Whitinger were both repeat picks after leading the Ankeny football team to a 7-3 record this season. The Hawks placed seven more players on the first team, including … [Read more...] about Repeat picks Larmie, Clark, Whitinger among 10 Hawks on all-district first team

‘I love to race’: Ankeny’s Villhauer sets PR in 100 butterfly during swim-off at state

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After swimming a pair of races in a matter of minutes during the preliminaries of the girls' state swimming meet on Thursday, Ankeny sophomore Charlie Villhauer moved to the auxiliary pool at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City. She had just started to cool down when she learned over the loudspeaker that she would unexpectedly have to … [Read more...] about ‘I love to race’: Ankeny’s Villhauer sets PR in 100 butterfly during swim-off at state

Ankeny golfers Dueker, McHose, Ross named to academic all-state team

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Ankeny boys' golfers Riley Dueker, Elliot McHose and Gavin Ross have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association. Qualifications for the award include being a senior, a 3.75 GPA or higher, and participating in at least half the varsity events this season. "Well deserved gentlemen," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers Dueker, McHose, Ross named to academic all-state team

Unanimous pick Flanders joins Schmidt, Lei-Butters on all-CIML first team

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standouts Mya Lei-Butters and Tatem Schmidt have been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny star Hailey Flanders, who was a unanimous selection. A total of 14 players from the two schools earned recognition from the league's coaches. The Jaguars landed Maegan Cheeseman and Mady Ott on the all-conference … [Read more...] about Unanimous pick Flanders joins Schmidt, Lei-Butters on all-CIML first team

Ankeny’s Christensen named to academic all-state volleyball team by IGCA

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Ankeny setter Gwyn Christensen has been named to the academic all-state volleyball team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. In order to be selected to the squad, an athlete must be a senior and meet two of the following three criteria: * A cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher * An ACT score of 27 or higher (1,200 or higher SAT) * Class rank in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Christensen named to academic all-state volleyball team by IGCA

Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at regional meet, advance 8 girls to state meet

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has qualified a total of eight girls for next week's state meet in Iowa City. Ninth-ranked Ankeny placed second in a regional meet on Saturday at Johnston, where coach Dustin Rhoads' team qualified for state in all three relays and every individual event except for the 100 breaststroke. "I was so happy with our … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at regional meet, advance 8 girls to state meet

Ankeny junior Subbert qualifies for state diving meet with score of 319.60 points

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Ankeny junior Kambelle Subbert has qualified for the state diving meet. Subbert placed fifth with a score of 319.60 points in a regional meet on Thursday at Summit Middle School in Johnston. She was the last of the 32 qualifiers for the state meet, which will be held on Nov. 13-14 at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny junior Subbert qualifies for state diving meet with score of 319.60 points

‘We played as hard as we could’: Ankeny’s tourney run ends with loss to No. 1 Wolves

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It was going to take a monumental upset for the Ankeny volleyball team to advance to Thursday's championship match in the Class 5A state tournament. It didn't happen, but it wasn't due to a lack of effort. "I am so proud of this team," said Ankeny junior Marlee Ellison. "We've worked so hard all season, and we just have a really great bond. I think … [Read more...] about ‘We played as hard as we could’: Ankeny’s tourney run ends with loss to No. 1 Wolves

‘It’s just the best feeling’: Hawkettes oust Dowling in 5-set thriller, earn shot at NW

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Quinn Roush wasn't a major part of the Ankeny volleyball team's offensive attack during Monday's Class 5A quarterfinals at Xtream Arena in Coralville. But the junior middle hitter picked the perfect time to pound just her second kill of the day. Roush put the ball down to give the sixth-ranked Hawkettes a thrilling five-set victory over No. 5 Dowling … [Read more...] about ‘It’s just the best feeling’: Hawkettes oust Dowling in 5-set thriller, earn shot at NW

Ankeny’s Madetzke, Smith overcome adversity to finish careers at state meet

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Ankeny seniors Makenna Madetzke and Isaiah Smith closed out their high school cross country careers on Saturday in similar fashion. They both competed in the Class 4A state meet at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge as individuals after their respective teams failed to qualify. "It was a little different, but I train a lot alone in the winter time," … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Madetzke, Smith overcome adversity to finish careers at state meet

‘We didn’t play well enough to win’: Hawks’ season ends with loss to reigning champs

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There was nothing that the Ankeny football players would’ve enjoyed more than being the team to officially end the four-year championship reign of the Southeast Polk Rams. But one too many mistakes on a cold Halloween night and a go-ahead touchdown in the final minute ended Ankeny’s season well short of what the Hawks were … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t play well enough to win’: Hawks’ season ends with loss to reigning champs

‘We’re going for it all’: Hawkettes look to contend for title after sweeping Kennedy

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) A lot has changed on Ankeny’s volleyball roster between the 2024 and 2025 seasons, but the Hawkettes' tradition of reaching the Class 5A state tournament hasn’t changed. Ankeny faced heavy losses to graduation, simply reloaded its roster and officially punched its ticket right back to Coralville. The sixth-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘We’re going for it all’: Hawkettes look to contend for title after sweeping Kennedy

Former Hawk player Mason named head coach of Ankeny girls’ soccer program

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A former Ankeny boys' soccer player is coming home. Gavin Mason, who played for Ankeny as a freshman and sophomore in the 2014-15 seasons before transferring to Ankeny Christian Academy, has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny girls' program. His hiring was approved by the Ankeny School Board on Monday night. "I'm very excited," said Mason. … [Read more...] about Former Hawk player Mason named head coach of Ankeny girls’ soccer program

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Isaiah Smith, Ankeny boys’ cross country

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Ankeny senior Isaiah Smith has qualified for Saturday's state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. He placed fourth in a boys' Class 4A district meet on Wednesday at Marshalltown with a time of 16 minutes 2 seconds. Smith is a four-time state qualifier who placed 65th in Class 4A as a freshman, took 15th as a sophomore and then finished 37th in 2024. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Isaiah Smith, Ankeny boys’ cross country

‘I’m proud of the girls’: Ankeny swimmers avenge losses, place 4th at CIML meet

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team avenged a pair of dual-meet losses during the regular season while placing fourth in the CIML Conference meet on Saturday at the Waukee Natatorium. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes racked up 309 points to finish far ahead of No. 11 Valley (199 points) and No. 5 Johnston (152), two teams that they lost to last month. "We had … [Read more...] about ‘I’m proud of the girls’: Ankeny swimmers avenge losses, place 4th at CIML meet

Playoff pairings announced: Hawks to host S.E. Polk, Jaguars travel to No. 3 Johnston

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The Class 5A football playoff pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Fifth-seeded Ankeny (7-2) will host No. 12 Southeast Polk (5-4) in Friday's opening round. The Rams are the four-time defending state champions. The winner of that game will play either No. 4 Iowa City Liberty (8-1) or No. 13 Waukee (4-5) in the … [Read more...] about Playoff pairings announced: Hawks to host S.E. Polk, Jaguars travel to No. 3 Johnston

Hawks rout Council Bluffs Lincoln, move up to No. 5 in final Class 5A RPI rankings

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It took only 15 seconds for the Ankeny football team to grab the lead for good in Friday's game at Wickersham Stadium. Owen Fischer returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown, and the sixth-ranked Hawks went on to rout Council Bluffs Lincoln, 61-0, in the regular-season finale for both squads. "They blocked it up really nicely," Fischer said … [Read more...] about Hawks rout Council Bluffs Lincoln, move up to No. 5 in final Class 5A RPI rankings

Ankeny’s Corron places 14th, Subbert finishes 16th in CIML diving competition

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The diving portion of the CIML Conference girls' swimming meet was held on Thursday at the Waukee Natatorium. Ankeny's Isla Corron placed 14th in the 11-dive event with a score of 325.80 points. Teammate Kambelle Subbert finished 16th with 320.15. Holli Hetzer of Southeast Polk, the state's second-ranked diver, won the event with 435.00 points. Bailey … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Corron places 14th, Subbert finishes 16th in CIML diving competition