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Whitaker’s goal sparks Hawkettes to 2-0 win at Urbandale

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It didn't take long for Riley Whitaker to make an impact for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The Iowa recruit scored a goal midway through the first half to spark the ninth-ranked Hawkettes to a 2-0 victory at Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday. It was the first high school game for the senior, who has previously played for the Iowa Rush club … [Read more...] about Whitaker’s goal sparks Hawkettes to 2-0 win at Urbandale

Ankeny freshman Schrader commits to play volleyball for Notre Dame

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Last Sunday, the Notre Dame women's basketball team captured the NCAA Division I national championship. Perhaps someday Phyona Schrader will lead the Irish to a national title in volleyball. The Ankeny High School freshman verbally committed earlier this week to play for Notre Dame, beginning in the 2021 season. The 15-year-old Southview Middle School … [Read more...] about Ankeny freshman Schrader commits to play volleyball for Notre Dame

Centennial edges Ankeny during season-opening rugby tournament

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The Ankeny High School Rugby Club kicked off the opening night for boys' rugby across the state last weekend. Teams attending the tournament included Ankeny, Ballard, Centennial, Denver, Hoover, Lincoln, Madison County, Van Meter and Waverly-Shell Rock. Centennial, led by captains Spencer Hilbert and Lane Pruisner, opened the night against non-conference … [Read more...] about Centennial edges Ankeny during season-opening rugby tournament

Ankeny boys’ soccer team rebounds from season-opening loss

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When the Ankeny boys' soccer team opened its season on Friday with a 3-1 loss to Iowa City High at the Iowa City West Invitational, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The Hawks have since reeled off three consecutive victories heading into Thursday's home game against Des Moines Hoover. "Losing our first game to City High was the best thing … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ soccer team rebounds from season-opening loss

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cambri Mason, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Cambri Mason of the Ankeny girls' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The junior midfielder, who is currently home-schooled, is a two-year letterwinner for the Hawkettes. She also plays basketball for Ankeny Christian Academy. "After not being initially elected to the varsity team after player placements her freshmen … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cambri Mason, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Logan Scheer, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Logan Scheer is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior is the top returning player for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Scheer helped the Hawks to a 6-6 record last year. He placed fourth in singles at a Class 2A district tournament. Here is some inside info on Scheer: How are the practices going thus … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Logan Scheer, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Jaguars win 9 events, Hawks take 3 at Ram Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team had nine first-place finishes and Ankeny added three more in the Ram Invitational on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five of the seven relays and placed second in the other two. They were originally slated to compete at Nevada, but that meet was cancelled. "We were fortunate Southeast Polk allowed us to … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 9 events, Hawks take 3 at Ram Invitational

Ankeny girls’ tennis team to rely on multi-sport athletes

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Two of the best players on the Ankeny girls' tennis team spend most of their time focusing on other sports. Senior Alexis Legg also plays for the Ankeny girls' soccer squad during the spring. She will play that sport in college at Augustana (S.D.). "(Legg) has so much to balance," said Ankeny girls' tennis coach Katie Owens. "But she is awesome at … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ tennis team to rely on multi-sport athletes

Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite

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When the Johnston Invitational girls' track meet was cancelled on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich went looking for another meet that had room for the Jaguars. Fortunately for Kruzich, the Waukee Early Bird Invitational came through with an open spot. That allowed the Jaguars and crosstown rival Ankeny to begin the outdoor season at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite

‘Together We Soar’: Hawkettes look to blend talented newcomers with strong returning cast

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A year ago, Chloee Kooker was one of the state's most prolific offensive players, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the Ankeny girls' soccer team's goals. Kooker racked up 25 goals and nine assists while leading the Hawkettes to an 11-8 record. The Indiana State recruit was named to the Class 3A all-state second team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about ‘Together We Soar’: Hawkettes look to blend talented newcomers with strong returning cast

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Peter Gaspari, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Peter Gaspari is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior is one of the top returnees for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Gaspari scored a team-high seven goals and also had three assists last season, helping the Hawks to an 8-11 record. He received all-conference honorable mention. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Peter Gaspari, Ankeny boys’ soccer

State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April

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  The health of junior Tim Sindt could go a long way in determining the success of the Ankeny boys' track team. Sindt, one of the state's top distance runners, won a Class 4A cross country title last fall. But he underwent surgery last month for a heart problem and has yet to compete this spring. "I had something called … [Read more...] about State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April

Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational

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Ankeny Centennial's Ryan VanBaale isn't the only talented sprinter from Ankeny. Crosstown rival Ankeny High School also has a speedster in the form of junior Max Smith, who won the 100-meter dash at the Johnston Early Bird Invitational on Thursday. Smith crossed the finish line in 11.54 seconds to provide the Hawks' lone victory of the night in their … [Read more...] about Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational

Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record

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The Ankeny boys' tennis program has gradually improved since the split into two high schools five years ago. After going winless in 2014 and 2015, the Hawks posted three victories in 2016 before finishing with a 6-6 record last year, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Six varsity regulars are back for coach Randy Daniels, who was named … [Read more...] about Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record

Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial football teams already knew that they would be playing each other this fall. Now, the crosstown rivals know the exact date. Schedules for the 2018 and 2019 seasons have been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks and Jaguars will meet in the season opener in each of the next two … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

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Eva van de Mortel of the Ankeny girls' track team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The freshman was called upon in the first high school meet of her career to sub for an injured runner in the 4x200 relay at the Wartburg Indoor Meet on Feb. 27. She helped the Hawkettes to a second-place finish. "Her reply was, 'Absolutely! I'm … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

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It's been awhile since the Ankeny girls' track team earned a top-10 finish in the Class 4A state meet. All of the current members of the squad were in elementary school the last time it happened. In 2010, the Hawkettes finished seventh with 46 points. This could be the year that Ankeny returns to the top 10. The Hawkettes boast 12 returning state … [Read more...] about Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time

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Saturday's Central College Indoor Meet provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams to compete in a controlled climate. Both the Hawkettes and Jaguars turned in some strong performances. "It was great to bring almost 50 girls to a spring break meet and get to run everybody," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time

Burns takes over experienced Ankeny boys’ soccer team

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The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' soccer team is already familiar with the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Jordan Burns, a native of Scotland, spent the last three years as an assistant for Des Moines Roosevelt boys' coach Sean Holmes. Prior to that, he was a volunteer assistant for Waukee girls' coach Tony Gabriel for two years. Burns has … [Read more...] about Burns takes over experienced Ankeny boys’ soccer team