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‘I can’t wait to get started’: Hall of Famer Joens named Ankeny girls’ hoops coach

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An opportunity to hire one of the most recognizable names in Iowa girls' high school basketball history was a slam dunk for Ankeny Activities Director Mike Bakker. Former Iowa City High and Iowa State star Ashley Joens was named on Monday to become the head coach of the Ankeny girls' basketball program. She will replace Nate Tobey, who resigned from the … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait to get started’: Hall of Famer Joens named Ankeny girls’ hoops coach

Ross leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish at Waukee NW Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' golf team overcame the chilly conditions to earn a fourth-place finish in the season-opening Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. Despite temperatures in the 30s when the meet began at 10 a.m., the Hawkettes went on to shoot a score of 390. That was 23 strokes better than what they posted at the … [Read more...] about Ross leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish at Waukee NW Invitational

ISU legend Ashley Joens named head coach of Ankeny girls’ basketball program

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Iowa State women's basketball legend Ashley Joens has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny girls' basketball program. Joens finished her career in 2023 as Iowa State's all-time leading scorer with 3,060 points, which ranks ninth in NCAA Division I history. She started all 158 of her career games with the Cyclones and was a three-time winner of the … [Read more...] about ISU legend Ashley Joens named head coach of Ankeny girls’ basketball program

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Weichers, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Junior Garrett Weichers helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Ballard (Huxley) in its season opener on Tuesday. Weichers posted a 6-1, 6-0 win over Easton Ersland at No. 1 singles. He then combined with Treyton Riesberg for a 6-2, 7-5 triumph over Seth Hilleman and Eli Preston in the No. 1 doubles match. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Weichers, Ankeny boys’ tennis

‘We are chasing the weather’: Ankeny girls run at North Polk, set school mark in SMR

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The rainy weather has made things difficult for all of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams. The four squads are slated to compete in the Jim Duncan Invitational on April 11 at Drake Stadium, but the meet requires performance marks from this season in order to qualify. "We are chasing the weather unfortunately," said Ankeny girls' coach TJ … [Read more...] about ‘We are chasing the weather’: Ankeny girls run at North Polk, set school mark in SMR

Hawkettes get 2 goals from Paoli in 3-1 victory over Cedar Falls in season opener

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The cold and windy conditions didn't seem to bother the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes opened their season on Thursday with a 3-1 victory over visiting Cedar Falls in a non-conference game. The Tigers are 11th in the Class 3A preseason rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. "Overall, I was happy with our … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get 2 goals from Paoli in 3-1 victory over Cedar Falls in season opener

Weichers, Perez each win twice as Hawks open season with 6-5 victory over Ballard

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For much of the 2025 season, the Ankeny boys' tennis team struggled against its opponents during doubles play. That wasn't the case on Tuesday in the Hawks' season opener. After splitting the six singles matches against visiting Ballard (Huxley), Ankeny won three of the five doubles matches to post a 6-5 victory in the non-conference meet. "Our … [Read more...] about Weichers, Perez each win twice as Hawks open season with 6-5 victory over Ballard

After committing to Wartburg, North takes on new role as boys’ assistant coach

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Ankeny senior Olivia North wants to keep playing tennis as long as she can. And perhaps in the future, she'll stay involved with the sport by becoming a coach. North, who has committed to play tennis at Wartburg College in the fall, is serving as an assistant for Ankeny boys' coach Ron Miller this spring. The Hawks opened their season on Tuesday with a … [Read more...] about After committing to Wartburg, North takes on new role as boys’ assistant coach

‘We just want to keep getting better’: Ankeny golfers return 3 varsity regulars

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There will be some new faces in the lineup for the Ankeny girls' golf team when the Hawkettes open their season on Monday by competing in the Waukee Northwest Invitational at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. Only three varsity regulars are back from last year's squad that posted a 1-7 dual record in the CIML Conference. "We just want to keep getting … [Read more...] about ‘We just want to keep getting better’: Ankeny golfers return 3 varsity regulars

Jaguars are No. 3, Hawkettes No. 5 in preseason Class 3A girls’ soccer rankings

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The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union has announced its preseason soccer rankings, and it's no surprise that the CIML Conference once again dominates the top of the Class 3A list. Defending state champion Waukee Northwest begins the season where it left off last year--in the No. 1 spot. The Wolves are one of six CIML schools ranked among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars are No. 3, Hawkettes No. 5 in preseason Class 3A girls’ soccer rankings

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Allison Hawkins, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Allison Hawkins is one of 13 returning varsity regulars for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. She had one assist as a junior while helping the Hawkettes to an 11-3-3 record and an appearance in the Class 3A state tournament. Hawkins is coming off a successful season on the basketball court, where she helped  Ankeny to a 16-9 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Allison Hawkins, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Fisher breaks school record in 200, leads Hawkettes to team title at Emporia Relays

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A long road trip to Kansas showed what the Ankeny girls' track team might be capable of accomplishing this season. The Hawkettes won seven events and easily captured the team crown on Saturday at the Emporia State Relays. They racked up 157 points against 11 other squads, 41 more than runner-up Andover (Kan.). "We were happy with many performances as … [Read more...] about Fisher breaks school record in 200, leads Hawkettes to team title at Emporia Relays

‘We saw some really nice races’: Hawks, Jaguars compete at Early Bird Relays

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams turned in some strong performances in the Early Bird Relays on Thursday at Waukee Northwest. Six squads competed in the meet, which was unscored. "We saw some really nice races," said Ankeny coach Jordan Mullen. "We had a lot of early season PRs, which is really exciting. I believe as a team … [Read more...] about ‘We saw some really nice races’: Hawks, Jaguars compete at Early Bird Relays

‘I believe this group can have success’: Ankeny boys looking to reload, not rebuild

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team enjoyed an historic season in 2025. The Hawks posted a 12-6-2 record and advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament for the first time since 2018. Duplicating that success, though, will be a challenging task. Ankeny graduated the majority of its starting lineup, including a trio of all-staters in forward Landon … [Read more...] about ‘I believe this group can have success’: Ankeny boys looking to reload, not rebuild

‘We have a very connected group’: Ankeny girls begin new era under coach Mason

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It will take a team effort for the Ankeny girls' soccer squad to replace one of the best players in school history. Midfielder Alli Macke graduated last year after leading the Hawkettes to an 11-3-3 record and an appearance in the Class 3A state tournament. She scored a team-high 16 goals and also had five assists. Macke was a repeat selection to the … [Read more...] about ‘We have a very connected group’: Ankeny girls begin new era under coach Mason

‘They are ready for the challenge!’: 2-time champion Hawks return 5 state qualifiers

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The bar has been raised by the Ankeny boys' track program over the last few seasons. After placing second in the Class 4A state meet in 2023, the Hawks won back-to-back titles in 2024-25 under coach Jordan Mullen.  "We have a lot of momentum and excitement going into this year!" said Mullen. "We are going to heavily focus on our team. As … [Read more...] about ‘They are ready for the challenge!’: 2-time champion Hawks return 5 state qualifiers

Ankeny boys’ tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year’s squad

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Despite losing two-time state qualifier Dylan Victor to graduation, the Ankeny boys' tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year's squad. There are 23 boys on the roster, about eight more than the last few seasons. "When we had five of our six singles players returning, there was a good deal of optimism," said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year’s squad

‘This team can have some really special moments’: Hawkettes set some high goals

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After placing fifth in last year's Class 4A state meet with 51 points, the Ankeny girls' track team could contend for a trophy this season. The Hawkettes boast 11 returning state qualifiers and four other athletes who were alternates for the state meet. "We are excited for this team and what we can do in big meets," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "This … [Read more...] about ‘This team can have some really special moments’: Hawkettes set some high goals

‘It was never a hard decision’: Ankeny’s Squires to play soccer at North Dakota St.

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Isabel Squires didn't have the luxury of waiting a while to pick up a college. A junior midfielder on the Ankeny girls' soccer team, Squires discovered early this year that some schools weren't going to wait for her to make a decision. "I had one college give me a pretty early offer, so it definitely sped up the recruiting process over the past couple … [Read more...] about ‘It was never a hard decision’: Ankeny’s Squires to play soccer at North Dakota St.