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Hawks shoot 296, edge Valley by one stroke to win title at Jesse Peck Invite

August 20, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' golf team is hoping to play the course at Briarwood Golf Club two more times during the 2024 season. The Hawks shot a 296 on Monday to win the Jesse Peck Invitational at Briarwood, which will also host the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 11-12. "I'm really proud of the team," said Ankeny senior Evan Hodapp, who was one of the Hawks' two … [Read more...] about Hawks shoot 296, edge Valley by one stroke to win title at Jesse Peck Invite

With Jumper now in charge, Hawkettes return 6 of their 7 varsity regulars

August 19, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' cross country team will look very familiar this season. Even the new head coach is a familiar face. Ankeny girls' track coach TJ Jumper took over the program in late spring after Quinn Groff departed to become the head girls' cross country coach at North Polk. Groff guided the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in the Class 4A state … [Read more...] about With Jumper now in charge, Hawkettes return 6 of their 7 varsity regulars

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Duncan Beelner, Ankeny boys’ golf

August 19, 2024 by Dan Holm

Senior Duncan Beelner led the Ankeny boys' golf team to a runner-up finish in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Thursday at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. He carded a 2-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors in the season-opening meet. Beelner placed third on the team last year with a 39.3 average. He tied for 43rd place in the Class 4A state meet at … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Duncan Beelner, Ankeny boys’ golf

Beelner earns medalist honors, leads Ankeny to runner-up finish at River Valley

August 16, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny golfer Duncan Beelner had one of the best rounds of his high school career on Thursday. If only a few more putts would have dropped, it could have been even better. Beelner carded a 2-under-par 70 to lead the Hawks to a second-place finish in a season-opening boys' triangular meet at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. Blake Cronin of Waukee … [Read more...] about Beelner earns medalist honors, leads Ankeny to runner-up finish at River Valley

Hawk golfers return 4 varsity regulars from team that placed 10th in Class 4A

August 14, 2024 by Dan Holm

Despite losing its top two players to graduation, the Ankeny boys' golf team still boasts plenty of talent. The Hawks return four varsity regulars from a team that placed 10th in last year's Class 4A state meet with a 634 total. They are seniors Duncan Beelner, Kyler Crimmins, Evan Hodapp and Caden Weddingfeld. "I am leaning heavily on those four … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers return 4 varsity regulars from team that placed 10th in Class 4A

Gustafson, Smith see both positives, negatives with moving girls’ tennis to fall

August 13, 2024 by Dan Holm

Girls' tennis coaches Alli Gustafson of Ankeny Centennial and Steve Smith of Ankeny were both prepared for the possibility that their sport would be moving to the fall eventually. It officially happened on Monday with a dual press release from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association, beginning with the … [Read more...] about Gustafson, Smith see both positives, negatives with moving girls’ tennis to fall

IHSAA, IGHSAU to separate golf, tennis seasons starting in 2025-26

August 12, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union have collaborated to reduce spring schedule congestion by moving boys’ golf and girls’ tennis to the fall sport seasons starting in the 2025-26 school year. The changes address decades-long concerns from member schools over scheduling and were approved by both the IHSAA’s … [Read more...] about IHSAA, IGHSAU to separate golf, tennis seasons starting in 2025-26

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eli Christensen, ACA baseball

August 12, 2024 by Dan Holm

Senior pitcher Eli Christensen led the Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team to an 18-9 record. He was named to the Class 1A all-state third team and to the Central all-district first team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Christensen posted a 7-3 record with a 1.60 ERA while limiting opposing batters to a .185 average. He led Class … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eli Christensen, ACA baseball

Oakie named Player of Year by Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association

August 9, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial baseball star Joey Oakie has been named the Game One Player of the Year by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Oakie, a senior pitcher, was also a repeat selection to the All-State Super Team. The squad is comprised of the state's top 16 players regardless of class. Oakie was one of four players from Ankeny to receive … [Read more...] about Oakie named Player of Year by Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association

‘I liked the direction the program is headed’: Haase commits to Wayne State

August 5, 2024 by Dan Holm

After landing three players from Ankeny over the weekend, the University of Sioux Falls football program missed out on another local prospect. The Cougars were among the teams that recruited Ankeny senior-to-be Andrew Haase, but the defensive end announced on Sunday that he has verbally committed to Wayne State College (Neb.). Haase visited Drake, … [Read more...] about ‘I liked the direction the program is headed’: Haase commits to Wayne State

Ankeny defensive back Sandvig picks Sioux Falls over NSIC rival Minn. Duluth

August 2, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny defensive back Sam Sandvig has verbally committed to play football for the University of Sioux Falls, an NCAA Division II program that competes primarily in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Sandvig said he picked the Cougars over the University of Minnesota Duluth, another program in the NSIC. "I really only looked at those two the … [Read more...] about Ankeny defensive back Sandvig picks Sioux Falls over NSIC rival Minn. Duluth

Five Jaguars earn all-state honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher, ACA’s Quick

August 1, 2024 by Dan Holm

Five Ankeny Centennial softball players have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with Abby Rusher of Ankeny and Katie Quick of Ankeny Christian Academy. The Jaguars placed Jordyn Kennedy, Mady Ott and Lauren Sandholm on the Class 5A first team. They were joined on the squad by Rusher, who was a repeat pick along with … [Read more...] about Five Jaguars earn all-state honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher, ACA’s Quick

Bruhl, Oakie are unanimous picks to CIML first team, joined by Alberhasky, Morgan

July 31, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial baseball standouts Joey Oakie and Isaac Bruhl were both unanimous picks to the CIML Conference first team. They were joined on the squad by teammate Emerson Alberhasky and Blake Morgan of Ankeny. Ten players from Centennial and 10 more from Ankeny received all-conference honors. The teams were selected by the league's coaches. Oakie, … [Read more...] about Bruhl, Oakie are unanimous picks to CIML first team, joined by Alberhasky, Morgan

Centennial’s Kennedy, Sandholm, Ott named to CIML Conference first team

July 30, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial softball stars Jordyn Kennedy and Lauren Sandholm were both repeat selections to the CIML Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. They were joined on the squad by teammate Mady Ott, who helped the Jaguars to a share of the conference championship. Ten Centennial players and 11 more from Ankeny earned all-conference … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kennedy, Sandholm, Ott named to CIML Conference first team

Centennial star Oakie named to all-district first team for 3rd consecutive year

July 29, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial baseball standout Joey Oakie has been named to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team for the third consecutive year. The teams were selected by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Oakie was among eight players from Ankeny to earn all-district honors in Class 4A. He was joined on the first team by teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial star Oakie named to all-district first team for 3rd consecutive year

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Aubrey Lensmeyer, Ankeny softball

July 29, 2024 by Dan Holm

Junior Aubrey Lensmeyer helped the Ankeny softball team to a 22-22 record and a fourth-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament, the Hawkettes' highest finish since the split into two high schools a decade ago. She was named to the CIML Conference third team as a pitcher. Lensmeyer compiled a 7-10 mark with a 3.54 ERA. She allowed just 40 walks while … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Aubrey Lensmeyer, Ankeny softball

Centennial trio, ACA duo earn all-district honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher

July 27, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial softball standouts Jordyn Kennedy, Mady Ott and Lauren Sandholm have been selected to the Class 5A West all-district team along with Ankeny star Abby Rusher, while the Ankeny Christian Academy duo of Riese Gjerde and Katie Quick were named to the Class 1A South Central all-district squad. The teams were selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about Centennial trio, ACA duo earn all-district honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher

Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame

July 27, 2024 by Dan Holm

The 2012 Ankeny softball team was already blessed with a handful of stars. But when eighth grader Kendyl Lindaman joined the team's lineup, the Hawkettes became nearly unbeatable. Lindaman set a Class 5A tournament record with three home runs while helping Ankeny to the 13th state championship in school history. She was named the captain of the … [Read more...] about Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame

‘We were doubted for sure’: Hawkettes place 4th, their highest finish since 2013

July 26, 2024 by Dan Holm

When the Ankeny softball team entered postseason play on a six-game losing streak, the odds of the Hawkettes capturing a state tournament trophy seemed remote at best. But over the last two weeks, that's exactly what coach Dave Bingham's squad was able to do. Ninth-ranked Ankeny closed out the season on Thursday with a 6-5 loss to No. 11 Urbandale in … [Read more...] about ‘We were doubted for sure’: Hawkettes place 4th, their highest finish since 2013

Rusher leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish, lands spot on Class 5A all-tourney team

July 26, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny senior Abby Rusher was named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after leading the Hawkettes to a fourth-place finish in the state softball tournament this week at Fort Dodge. Rusher went 4-for-10 at the plate with at least one hit in all three games. She went 2-for-3 and had a solo home run, her first of the season, in the Hawkettes' 8-1 loss to … [Read more...] about Rusher leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish, lands spot on Class 5A all-tourney team

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