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Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Ames' Melina Hegelheimer. It resulted in the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. Hegelheimer scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the ninth-ranked Little Cyclones posted a 3-2 victory at No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference showdown on Tuesday. "It was … [Read more...] about Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks

Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown

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The members of the Ankeny girls' track team are like a family. That's truly the case for the three sets of sisters on the squad--Megan and Sarah Bosch, Malea and Peyton Daugherty, and Holly and Meghan Trimble. On Monday, the Daughertys and Trimbles teamed up to win the distance medley relay in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown. They posted a time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown

Ellis, one of state’s top players, leads Ames to 7-4 win over Hawks

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About the only thing separating the Ankeny and Ames boys' tennis teams on Monday was the play of the Little Cyclones' Timmy Ellis. Ellis dominated both of his matches as the host Little Cyclones posted a 7-4 victory in the CIML Central Conference dual meet. "Timmy is one of the best in the state and has a very good shot at the singles title," said … [Read more...] about Ellis, one of state’s top players, leads Ames to 7-4 win over Hawks

Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

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All four of Ankeny's track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' squads have both qualified in nine events. The Ankeny boys' team has qualified in seven events, while the girls' squad has qualified in six. Centennial senior Ryan VanBaale will try to become a four-time placewinner in the boys' … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Betsy Ridout (Centennial) and Meghan Trimble (Ankeny), girls’ track

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Betsy Ridout is a long jumper and sprinter for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team, while fellow senior Meghan Trimble is a middle-distance runner for Ankeny. Ridout won the long jump in the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, helping the Jaguars to a runner-up finish. Trimble placed 12th in the 1,500 for the Hawkettes, who finished … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Betsy Ridout (Centennial) and Meghan Trimble (Ankeny), girls’ track

Hawkettes ‘don’t play their best’ but still roll to 7-0 triumph

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The members of the Ankeny girls' soccer team may have been a little distracted during Friday's game against Des Moines Lincoln. With prom weekend coming up, the fifth-ranked Hawkettes didn't play their best but still managed to post a 7-0 victory at Cownie Park. "It was kind of a tough night," said Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch. "We never really found our … [Read more...] about Hawkettes ‘don’t play their best’ but still roll to 7-0 triumph

Hawks top Lincoln, extend winning streak to 7 games

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 2-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. The sixth-ranked Hawks built a 2-0 lead and then held on for the win, raising their record to 7-1. No. 12 Lincoln dropped to 1-2-1. "It wasn't pretty by any stretch. We made it difficult for ourselves," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks top Lincoln, extend winning streak to 7 games

Jacobson leads Ankeny girls’ tennis team to 4th-place finish

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Alli Jacobson placed second in No. 3 singles at the Boone Invitational on Friday, helping the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a fourth-place finish. Jacobson had three close matches on the day. She posted 6-5 victories over players from Indianola and Des Moines Roosevelt, but dropped a 6-5 decision to an opponent from Boone. Jacobson finished with 17 … [Read more...] about Jacobson leads Ankeny girls’ tennis team to 4th-place finish

Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team proved on Friday that it can play with some of the state's best squads. The Jaguars placed second among eight teams in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. They finished with 58 points, more than twice as many as last season. Valley won the tournament for the third straight year, racking up 75 points. The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th

Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

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Going into the final event at the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams were tied for second place with 88 points apiece. The Jaguars then placed third in the 4x400 relay to earn the runner-up spot in the eight-team field, finishing with 94 points. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash

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Thursday's Waukee Invitational provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams to qualify for the Drake Relays. Centennial sprinter Ryan VanBaale, a three-time Relays placewinner in the 100, took advantage of the nice weather conditions to earn another trip to the annual meet. He won the 100 in 11.10 seconds. "I … [Read more...] about Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash

Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels knew that it would be difficult for his team to duplicate last year's victory over Ankeny Centennial. He was right. The Jaguars won all but the No. 6 singles match and cruised to a 10-1 win over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "I knew they were going to be tough," Daniels said. "I've known a … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

Centennial girls top Hawkettes while raising more than $500 for ACS

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While Ankeny's crosstown rivals battled on the tennis court Thursday, the two schools also managed to raise some money for the American Cancer Society. It was the annual Pink Out event at the Prairie Ridge courts, where the Ankeny Centennial girls' team rolled to an 11-0 victory over Ankeny. "Centennial's a tough team, but the main thing is that we had … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Hawkettes while raising more than $500 for ACS

Hawks overcome adversity, beat Johnston for 6th straight win

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With arguably its best player on the sidelines, the Ankeny boys' soccer team rallied for a huge road victory on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawks overcame a 2-1 deficit to beat No. 8 Johnston, 3-2, in a non-conference game. They played without junior Kolby Raineri, who was forced to sit out after receiving a red card during a win at Dowling Catholic on … [Read more...] about Hawks overcome adversity, beat Johnston for 6th straight win

Ankeny girls dominate 2nd half in 3-0 victory over No. 5 Johnston

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A halftime adjustment paid off in a big way for the Ankeny girls' soccer team on Tuesday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes scored three goals in the second half to defeat No. 5 Johnston, 3-0, in a non-conference game at Ankeny. "We tactically made a big adjustment that the girls responded to very well," said Ankeny coach Dan Bersch, whose team improved its … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls dominate 2nd half in 3-0 victory over No. 5 Johnston

Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’

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Some of the state's top girls' track talent was on display Tuesday in the Jim Duea Invitational at Ames. Waukee scored 200 points to win the meet for the fourth straight year, but several other CIML teams also had impressive showings. Ankeny Centennial and Dowling Catholic tied for second with 101 points, while Ankeny placed fifth in the nine-team field … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’