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‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

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A bundle of nervous energy paid off in a big way Thursday for Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones. The sophomore had a hand in three school records as the Jaguars placed second in a girls' Class 4A regional track meet at Waukee. She won the high jump and ran on two runner-up relays that also qualified for next week's state meet at Drake Stadium. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

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As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

Ankeny golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite, will return to Copper Creek next week

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The Ankeny girls' golf team geared up for next week's CIML Central Conference meet by placing eighth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. The 12-team tournament was held at Copper Creek Golf Course, where the conference meet will also be held on Wednesday. The Hawkettes posted a team score of 393. It was their best 18-hole score of the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite, will return to Copper Creek next week

Daniels announces retirement, then guides Hawks to 3rd-place finish at district tourney

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Wednesday's Class 2A district tournament at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School was a bittersweet one for Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels. Daniels informed his players the night before that he was retiring from his coaching and teaching duties. He spent 33 years as a teacher in the school district and served as the Hawks' head coach since … [Read more...] about Daniels announces retirement, then guides Hawks to 3rd-place finish at district tourney

Ankeny’s McCormick shoots season-best score in varsity debut

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Madi McCormick made an impressive varsity debut for the Ankeny girls' golf team on Wednesday. McCormick shot a 53 in the Hawkettes' 164-206 dual-meet loss to third-ranked Waukee at Sugar Creek Golf Course. "This was Madi's first varsity meet because we had some of the girls that were unavailable due to other commitments," said Ankeny coach Seth … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s McCormick shoots season-best score in varsity debut

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Luke Parkinson, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Luke Parkinson of the Ankeny boys' tennis team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The sophomore has helped the Hawks to a 5-5 record. He has combined with Cade Davis for an 8-5 mark at No. 4 doubles, winning six of their last seven matches. Ankeny will play in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Valley. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Luke Parkinson, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Frederick saves the day; Hawkettes outlast Waukee in shootout

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Waukee Stadium is beginning to feel like a second home to the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes posted a 3-2 victory in a shootout on Tuesday at No. 2 Waukee. The game was a rematch of last year's regional final on the same field, which was won by Ankeny, 2-1. "It feels really good to take them down again just like we did last … [Read more...] about Frederick saves the day; Hawkettes outlast Waukee in shootout

Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama

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Sarah Nacos of Washington was one of only a few golfers to defeat Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti last season. Moretti waited a full year for a chance to avenge that loss, and she finally got her opportunity on Monday. It came on the same course where Nacos defeated Moretti by two strokes at last year's Waukee Invitational. This time, Moretti carded … [Read more...] about Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama

‘Another successful day for the lads!’: Hawks capture tournament title

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There was no letdown for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Three days after posting a 2-0 victory over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, the seventh-ranked Hawks won three games on Saturday to win the Waverly-Shell Rock Invitational. They rolled to an 8-2 victory over Decorah, the No. 8 team in Class 2A, in the championship game. "Another successful day … [Read more...] about ‘Another successful day for the lads!’: Hawks capture tournament title

Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

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Long jumpers Jasmine Rumley of Ankeny and Betsy Ridout of Ankeny Centennial have already competed against each other several times this season. On Friday, the two competitors brought out the best in each other. Rumley won the event in the CIML Central Conference girls' track meet at Waukee, posting a leap of 17 feet 4 inches. Ridout, meanwhile, took … [Read more...] about Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Ankeny's Tim Sindt combined for five victories on Friday in the CIML Central Conference boys' track meet at Ames. Moss easily defended his crown in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.10 seconds. He defeated the runner-up, Conner Niffenegger of Ankeny, by a full second. "I was just happy to get the win," Moss said. … [Read more...] about Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet

Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory

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Ankeny senior Alexis Legg showed on Friday why she's considered one of the state's top girls' soccer players. The Augustana (S.D.) recruit scored four goals to lead the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown. She has now scored 18 goals on the season, putting her just one goal behind a group of six players that leads the state … [Read more...] about Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory

Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory

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It took two days for the Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis team to provide its head coach with a homecoming victory. The Roughriders, who are coached by former Ankeny standout Dan Pitz, completed a 7-4 win over Ankeny on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The non-conference meet began on Thursday, but was suspended due to rain. The win improved … [Read more...] about Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory

Lopez boots game-winner; Jaguars top Ankeny for 3rd straight time

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Ankeny Centennial's Nahomi Lopez didn't mind turning the goalkeeping duties over to her sister, Marissa, on Wednesday at Ankeny High School. It allowed Nahomi to score the game-winning goal against her crosstown rival. Nahomi converted a penalty kick to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Ankeny in the completion of Tuesday's … [Read more...] about Lopez boots game-winner; Jaguars top Ankeny for 3rd straight time

Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score

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Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb carded an 80 to place ninth as an individual in the Lamson Invitational girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a team score of 402, their lowest of the season. "These girls played very well," Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty tweeted after the meet. Waukee shot a 301 to win the team title. Valley was … [Read more...] about Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score

Gaspari, Hawks celebrate 3rd straight victory over Ankeny Centennial

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An excessive celebration resulted in a yellow card on Wednesday for Ankeny senior Peter Gaspari. He happily walked off the field at Ankeny High School and was mobbed by his boys' soccer teammates. Gaspari scored a goal with about 4 minutes left in the game to seal the seventh-ranked Hawks' 2-0 victory over No. 3 Ankeny Centennial. It was their third … [Read more...] about Gaspari, Hawks celebrate 3rd straight victory over Ankeny Centennial