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Valley boys hold off Hawks, earn share of conference title

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A huge second quarter lifted the Valley boys' basketball team to a 68-60 victory over visiting Ankeny on Friday, allowing the Tigers to share the CIML Central Conference title with Waukee. Valley outscored Ankeny in the second quarter, 24-10, to build a 35-24 lead at halftime. The Hawks pulled to within six points in the second half, but could not get any … [Read more...] about Valley boys hold off Hawks, earn share of conference title

Hawks to visit Ames, Jaguars to host Lincoln in substate play

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  The Ankeny boys' basketball team was expecting to head north for its postseason opener later this month. It turns out that the Hawks won't have to go as far up I-35 as they thought. Fifth-seeded Ankeny will play at fourth-seeded Ames in a Class 4A Substate 8 quarterfinal on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. The Little Cyclones (7-11) are currently on a … [Read more...] about Hawks to visit Ames, Jaguars to host Lincoln in substate play

No. 1 Ankeny swimmers looking to win their first state championship

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The members of the Ankeny boys' swimming team have set their sights on a state championship trophy. "That's definitely our goal," said sophomore sprinter Max Martin. "I feel really good about our chances." Ankeny enters Saturday's state meet in Iowa City as the No. 1 team in the state. The Hawks racked up 1,967 power points, 14 more than Ames, while … [Read more...] about No. 1 Ankeny swimmers looking to win their first state championship

Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet

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With a solid effort in the Baker games, the Ankeny boys' bowling team placed third in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Great Escape. The Hawks were the only team to surpass 1,000 pins in the Baker round, compiling a total of 1,004. They finished with an overall score of 2,915. Waukee won the boys' title with a total of 3,076. Defending … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet

No. 1 Fort Dodge wrestlers ‘flex their muscle’ in victory over Hawks

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After avenging one of its dual-meet losses, the Ankeny wrestlers were hoping to avenge another one while earning a trip to next week's state duals tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Unfortunately, top-ranked Fort Dodge had some other ideas. The Dodgers won eight of the last nine matches, all of them by falls, and rolled to a 58-18 victory over No. 17 … [Read more...] about No. 1 Fort Dodge wrestlers ‘flex their muscle’ in victory over Hawks

Hawk bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark for first time since 2014

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The Ankeny bowling teams tuned up for Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet with strong performances on their Senior Night against Southeast Polk Tuesday at Great Escape. The Ankeny boys' team dropped a 3,158-3,012 decision to the Rams, but the Hawks posted their highest score in more than four years. Ankeny surpassed the 3,000-pin mark for the first … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark for first time since 2014

Ankeny boys lose Crews to knee injury, then fall to Roughriders

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Jaron Crews walked out of the locker room on crutches after Tuesday's game at Des Moines Roosevelt. It was that kind of night for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. Crews, a freshman forward, was helped off the court after injuring his right knee midway through the fourth quarter. The Roughriders then outscored Ankeny the rest of the way, 11-5, to post … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys lose Crews to knee injury, then fall to Roughriders

Hawkettes rout Roosevelt for their 10th win of the season

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Dru McAnelly checked off another box Tuesday following the latest victory by his Ankeny girls' basketball team. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 69-30 win at Des Moines Roosevelt in a CIML non-conference game, allowing them to even their record at 10-10. "We've been calling it a season of firsts, starting with getting rated and getting our first … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Roosevelt for their 10th win of the season

Ankeny’s Hill to play for Truman State; Jackson, Kajewski also make their choices

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Ankeny football players Drew Hill, A.J. Jackson and Dayne Kajewski were all looking for the right fit in a college. They each found it. Hill, an all-state receiver as a junior, verbally committed to play for Truman State on Friday. He picked the Bulldogs after previously considering two other schools. "It was a tough decision," Hill said. "My mind … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Hill to play for Truman State; Jackson, Kajewski also make their choices

Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012

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Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch wasn't expecting to jump into the pool on Saturday. That's what you do, though, when your team captures a district championship. Crouch joined his swimmers for a celebratory plunge into the water at Trail Point Aquatics Center after third-ranked Ankeny won Saturday's meet with 413 points. The Hawks finished 18 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012

Hawks knock off Waukee, prevent Warriors from clinching conference title

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A week ago, the Ankeny boys' basketball team knocked Ankeny Centennial out of a first-place tie in the CIML Central Conference. On Friday, the Hawks prevented Waukee from clinching at least a tie for the league title, helping their crosstown rival in the process. Dillon Carlson scored 19 points, including four late free throws to seal the victory, as … [Read more...] about Hawks knock off Waukee, prevent Warriors from clinching conference title

No. 6 Waukee girls roll past Hawkettes, keep pace with Centennial

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team didn't have an answer for Waukee's diverse offensive attack on Friday. The sixth-ranked Warriors relied on their superior size to score numerous baskets in the paint, but they also connected for nine 3-point goals en route to a 66-44 victory at No. 15 Ankeny. "They're who they are for a reason--they're very good," … [Read more...] about No. 6 Waukee girls roll past Hawkettes, keep pace with Centennial

Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point

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Three of the state's top six boys' swimming teams will be in action on Saturday at a district meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Third-ranked Ankeny will host the eight-team meet, which begins at noon. No. 1 Ames and No. 6 Waukee, the two-time defending state champion, will also be in the field. The stiff competition could be beneficial to all three … [Read more...] about Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point

Schumacher, Tetmeyer shine for Ankeny bowlers during loss at Ottumwa

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A dynamic duo emerged for the Ankeny bowling teams on Thursday during a CIML non-conference meet against Ottumwa. Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer led the way for their respective squads, but it wasn't enough as top-ranked Ottumwa prevailed in both meets on its home lanes at Champion Bowl. The Bulldogs are now a combined 19-1 on the season. "The … [Read more...] about Schumacher, Tetmeyer shine for Ankeny bowlers during loss at Ottumwa

Hawk wrestlers rout Roosevelt, then slip past Carlisle

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The Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a pair of victories in a double dual meet at Des Moines Roosevelt. The Hawks rolled to a 73-3 win over Roosevelt before posting a 42-32 triumph over Carlisle. They raised their record to 10-8 on the season. "It was a long night," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "Some of our guys … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers rout Roosevelt, then slip past Carlisle

Jaguars, Hawkettes to host regional semifinals on Feb. 17

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team won't even have to leave its own gym in order to qualify for the Class 5A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The fifth-ranked Jaguars earned a No. 1 seed in Region 5 after posting a 50-42 overtime victory against Des Moines East on Tuesday at Centennial. They raised their record to 15-3 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes to host regional semifinals on Feb. 17

From 1-10 to 5-3, Ankeny girls’ bowling team enjoying remarkable turnaround

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A dramatic turnaround for the Ankeny girls' bowling team continued on Tuesday as the Hawkettes rallied to defeat Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet, spoiling the Tigers' Senior Night at Val Lanes. Ankeny erased a 32-pin deficit to post a 2,461-2,434 victory. The Hawkettes are now 1-1 in the conference and 5-3 overall under first-year coach Jim … [Read more...] about From 1-10 to 5-3, Ankeny girls’ bowling team enjoying remarkable turnaround

Hawks fall to Fort Dodge in preview of potential substate matchup

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A four-game winning streak put the Ankeny boys' basketball team into position to possibly host a first-round game in next month's Class 4A substate tournament. The final 5 minutes of Tuesday's CIML non-conference game against visiting Fort Dodge probably negated all of those wins. The Dodgers used a 19-5 run to rally for a 65-61 victory that likely had … [Read more...] about Hawks fall to Fort Dodge in preview of potential substate matchup

Hawkettes get back to .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

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  For much of the first half on Tuesday, the Ankeny girls' basketball team let visiting Fort Dodge dictate the pace of the game. "They play a defense that is just kind of helter skelter," Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said of the Dodgers, "and we were playing right into the hands of it. We were a little robotic, and they were kind of eating us up … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get back to .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge