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
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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
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lena Bruening, Ankeny girls’ track and field
Junior Lena Bruening helped the Ankeny girls' track team to a third-place finish in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Johnston. She won the long jump with a leap of 18 feet 2.5 inches. Bruening also teamed up with Lilly Buckley, Gillian Schramm and Morgan Fisher to win the 4x400 relay. The Hawkettes posted a time of 3:55.24. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lena Bruening, Ankeny girls’ track and field
‘Fatigue was definitely a factor’: Hawks top Muscatine before falling to Iowa City High
The Ankeny boys' soccer team came away with a pair of wins over the weekend while playing three games in less than 48 hours. After posting a 3-0 victory at North Polk on Thursday, the Hawks traveled to Davenport North for two more non-conference games over the next two days. Ankeny scored three goals in the second half to break a 1-1 tie and defeated … [Read more...] about ‘Fatigue was definitely a factor’: Hawks top Muscatine before falling to Iowa City High
‘I can’t say enough about the 5 seniors’: Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win
The Ankeny girls' soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Friday with its most complete effort of the season. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got two goals and two assists from Ava Paoli in a 5-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic. Paoli was honored along with fellow seniors Allison Hawkins, Kyla Schaapveld, Avery Taylor and Sydney VanHouweling. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t say enough about the 5 seniors’: Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win
Jags, Hawks gear up for state qualifying meets after tune-up at conference
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With the CIML Conference meet now in the books, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams have their eyes set on their respective Class 4A state qualifying meets. The Jaguars crowned five champions on their way to a sixth-place overall finish with 74 points, while the Hawks crowned one individual champion and one … [Read more...] about Jags, Hawks gear up for state qualifying meets after tune-up at conference
Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek, finishing two spots ahead of Ankeny Centennial. The Hawkettes posted a 386 total. The Jaguars finished with a 396. "It was definitely a good learning opportunity," said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. "Copper was playing difficult, and we struggled … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Jaguars edge Ankeny girls by 2.5 points for runner-up honors at conference meet
On a night when the Waukee Northwest girls' track team easily captured its third consecutive CIML Conference title, there was no reason for Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial to load up its lineup in Thursday's meet at Johnston. There are two more important meets coming up. "I'm just in two events tonight," said standout Ankeny sprinter Morgan Fisher. "It's … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny girls by 2.5 points for runner-up honors at conference meet
Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams have earned spots in postseason play from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks (4-6) have been placed in Class 2A Substate 1. They will play at Waukee Northwest (9-0) in the semifinal round, with the winner to meet Indianola (8-5) or Sioux City North (12-1) in the final. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A
Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets
It was do-or-die for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams on Thursday. Both squads needed victories in their final CIML Conference meets to have any hope of advancing to substate play in Class 2A, and the Hawks and Jaguars came through in the clutch. Ankeny posted a 6-5 win over visiting Urbandale on its Senior Night. The Hawks got … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets