Dennis Adamson has spent the majority of his life coaching girls' track. He finally decided to let somebody else do it. The longtime head coach of the Ankeny girls' program informed his athletes that he was retiring after they returned from the state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium, where the Hawkettes tied for 24th place in Class 4A. "It was a … [Read more...] about Adamson retires, but ‘will always be the Hawkettes’ biggest fan’
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Hawks waste Rinker’s strong outing in loss to Saydel
It's no secret what the biggest problem is right now for the Ankeny baseball team. The Hawks dropped to 0-3 on the season Thursday with a 4-1 loss to visiting Saydel in a non-conference game. "We've got to figure out how to score some more runs," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz, whose team has been held to a total of three runs in three games. "That's … [Read more...] about Hawks waste Rinker’s strong outing in loss to Saydel
Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final
For one night anyway, the Ankeny boys' soccer team got along just fine without senior Peter Gaspari. Gaspari, who received a red card during the regular-season finale against Des Moines Roosevelt on May 15, sat out on Wednesday as the sixth-ranked Hawks rolled to a 4-0 victory over visiting Sioux City North in a Class 3A substate semifinal. "Peter is … [Read more...] about Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final
Baker’s blast helps Ankeny bury Bombers
Zoe Baker powered the Ankeny softball team to a 14-0 victory at Ballard of Huxley on Wednesday. Baker went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs. She also scored three times as the Hawkettes raised their record to 3-1. "The ball she hit probably ended up in the Sam's Club parking lot in Ames," Ankeny coach Dave Bingham said of Baker's homer. … [Read more...] about Baker’s blast helps Ankeny bury Bombers
Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
The 15th win of the season for the Ankeny girls' soccer team may have been its easiest. The second-ranked Hawkettes cruised to a 14-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover on Tuesday. It was the team's final game of the regular season. "To be honest, I would have liked a tougher game," said Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch, whose team raised its record to 15-2. "You … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle
The Ankeny softball team pounded out 11 hits and rolled to a 9-1 victory over visiting Carlisle on Tuesday. After giving up an unearned run in the top of the first, Ankeny tied the game in the bottom of the frame. The Hawkettes then took the lead for good with a four-run second inning. The Wildcats dropped to 0-2 after opening the season with a 2-1 … [Read more...] about Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle
Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston
The Ankeny baseball team was hoping to open its season at home with a strong performance against a quality opponent. It didn't work out that way. After Monday's doubleheader was moved to Johnston because of a wet field, the Dragons swept both games of the twinbill by scores of 11-2 and 9-0. They completed the sweep with a pitching gem in the nightcap, … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston
Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap
A huge rally allowed the Ankeny softball team to snap a nine-game losing streak against Johnston in the nightcap of a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ankeny. The Hawkettes erupted for six runs in the sixth inning to post an 8-7 victory after Johnston won the opener, 3-1. "It was a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We haven't … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap
Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies
When the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames in a dual meet on May 8, the Jaguars felt like they lost the battle against Veenker Golf Course. On Monday, Centennial returned to Veenker for a Class 4A regional meet and shot a 359 to capture the team title. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year under coach Andy … [Read more...] about Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies
Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay
The south side of Ankeny has some pretty good hurdlers, too. On the same day that Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss captured the 110 hurdles title in the Class 4A state track meet at Drake Stadium, Ankeny raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Max Griffin, Mason Thompson and Connor Niffenegger won the … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay
After storm delay, Hawkettes race to 3rd-place finish in 4×100 relay
The Ankeny girls' track team had to wait longer than expected to score some points in the Class 4A state meet. The Hawkettes entered Saturday's final in the 4x100 relay with the fastest qualifying time, but the race was delayed by nearly two hours due to a severe thunderstorm that passed through the Des Moines area. The storm warning led to the … [Read more...] about After storm delay, Hawkettes race to 3rd-place finish in 4×100 relay
In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title
Camden Cox's final lap around Drake Stadium was a memorable one. The Ankeny Centennial senior took the lead in the final 200 meters of the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run on Saturday. He then held off crosstown rival Tim Sindt of Ankeny down the stretch to win his first individual state title, posting a time of 4:18.36. "It's so surreal," Cox said. "I … [Read more...] about In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title
Olsons coach Boone to 5-0 victory over Hawkettes
For many years, Tim Olson served as an assistant coach for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. His son, Lute, was a tennis standout for the Hawks. On Saturday, the Olsons teamed up to help bring the season to an end for the Ankeny girls' tennis squad. The father-son duo is now coaching at Boone, which handed the Hawkettes a 5-0 loss in the semifinals of … [Read more...] about Olsons coach Boone to 5-0 victory over Hawkettes
Little Cyclones end Ankeny’s season, Daniels’ career
The Ankeny boys' tennis team ended its season on Saturday with a 5-0 loss to Ames in a Class 2A substate semifinal at Ankeny. The Hawks posted a 6-6 record in their final season under coach Randy Daniels, who had previously announced his retirement. Daniels took over the Ankeny program in 2012 following the death of longtime coach Dennis Hoefle. He … [Read more...] about Little Cyclones end Ankeny’s season, Daniels’ career
Hawkettes win 4×1 prelim, crack Iowa’s all-time top-10 list
Friday was a good day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. It wasn't bad for Ankeny, either. Both squads turned in some impressive performances on another beautiful day at the Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. While the Jaguars scored points in two more events, Ankeny put itself in position to get on the scoreboard on Saturday. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4×1 prelim, crack Iowa’s all-time top-10 list
STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay
The members of the Ankeny Centennial boys' 4x200 relay team thought they could beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the Class 4A state track meet on Friday. Thanks to a dropped baton, the Jaguars didn't have to. Centennial raced to a victory after Jefferson dropped the stick on the first exchange, posting a time of 1:27.99 at Drake Stadium. The winning team … [Read more...] about STATE CHAMPS: Centennial boys race to victory in 4×200 relay
Two early goals ignite Hawkettes to 3-0 win over Dowling Catholic
The Ankeny girls' soccer team looks ready for postseason play. The third-ranked Hawkettes scored two goals in the first 10 minutes of the game and went on to defeat No. 6 Dowling Catholic, 3-0, in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at Ankeny. The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak for the Maroons, who fell to 9-2 on the season. "I think we kind … [Read more...] about Two early goals ignite Hawkettes to 3-0 win over Dowling Catholic
Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a runner-up finish in the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek, despite playing without its top golfer. The Jaguars posted a team score of 356 in the 18-hole tournament. Their lineup did not include senior Tenley Moretti, the No. 1 golfer in Class 4A. "(We had) 3 PRs on the front 9 today," … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th
Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
An anticipated battle between distance standouts Tim Sindt of Ankeny and Camden Cox of Ankeny Centennial never materialized on Thursday at the boys' Class 4A state track meet. The two runners were considered among the favorites in the 3,200, but neither one was able to bring home the crown. While Sindt ran a strong race and finished third with the … [Read more...] about Showdown between standouts Sindt, Cox never materializes in 3,200
Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet
After setting four school records in a Class 4A regional meet a week ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team erased three more on Thursday in the opening day of the state meet at Drake Stadium. Sophomore Calea Jones again broke her own school record in the high jump. She tied for third place in the event with a leap of 5 feet 3 inches. "I was very … [Read more...] about Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet