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‘We’re excited to see where we stack up’: Jaguars, Hawks look ahead to state meet

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Over the course of three days at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team showed that the Jaguars will be a force at next month's Class 4A state meet. "I'm really confident in me and my teammates' ability to come out and compete with the best of them," said Centennial senior Braeden Jackson, who ran on the third-place 4x100 and … [Read more...] about ‘We’re excited to see where we stack up’: Jaguars, Hawks look ahead to state meet

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kate Geiselhart and Isabella Ross, girls’ golf

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Kate Geiselhart of Ankeny Centennial and Isabella Ross of Ankeny are both seniors on their respective girls' golf teams. Geiselhart has helped the Jaguars to a 2-2 record in the CIML Conference. She carded a 4-over-par 40 on Wednesday in a triangular meet at Otter Creek to earn medalist honors for the first time in her career. Ross, meanwhile, has … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kate Geiselhart and Isabella Ross, girls’ golf

‘It’s a great feeling’: Ankeny boys defend their Drake Relays crown in 4×800 relay

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The boys' 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday didn't exactly go according to plan for defending champion Ankeny. The Hawks were in second place when their third runner, Justice Rathje, fell onto the track while handing the baton to teammate Ethan Zuber. "I was just trying not to fall over that last 300 (meters) when that Cedar Falls guy passed … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a great feeling’: Ankeny boys defend their Drake Relays crown in 4×800 relay

Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then struggle in loss to unranked C.R. Prairie

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Ankeny looked like two different girls' soccer teams in a span of less than 24 hours. After posting a 2-0 win over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes on Friday night, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes returned to their home pitch on Saturday afternoon and dropped a 2-1 decision to unranked Cedar Rapids Prairie in another non-conference game. "I think the girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then struggle in loss to unranked C.R. Prairie

‘We had to remain patient’: Hawks beat Norwalk on Jimenez’s goal in 2nd half

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Senior midfielder Brian Jimenez picked a good time to score his first goal of the season for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Jimenez found the net in the second half for the game's only goal to give the Hawks a 1-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference matchup on Saturday. "It was a quality performance," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio, whose team … [Read more...] about ‘We had to remain patient’: Hawks beat Norwalk on Jimenez’s goal in 2nd half

‘I’m happy how it ended’: Madetzke places 6th in 1,500 at Relays, sets school record

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Before she stepped back onto the blue oval Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium, Ankeny junior Makenna Madetzke realized how lucky she was to be running her next race under sunny skies and moderate conditions. "I was just talking to my teammate (Sophia Graber) before the race about how we were getting the perfect temperature for the weekend," Madetzke … [Read more...] about ‘I’m happy how it ended’: Madetzke places 6th in 1,500 at Relays, sets school record

‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

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Friday's session of the Drake Relays produced many memorable moments on a cool and overcast day, including a record-setting performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars raced to a victory in the 4x200 relay in a meet-record time of 1:26.55, finishing .56 seconds ahead of runner-up Newton. It was one of five high school marks that … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

‘I love the energy’: Beason, Mohrhauser run last Relays races; Zuber places 3rd

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For the first seven laps of the boys' 3,200 at the Drake Relays on Thursday, it appeared that Ankeny senior Ethan Zuber and Cedar Falls junior Jaden Merrick could be headed for another scintillating finish on the blue oval. Merrick and Zuber ran 1-2 almost the entire way--just like they did last year, when Zuber surged to the lead on the final lap before … [Read more...] about ‘I love the energy’: Beason, Mohrhauser run last Relays races; Zuber places 3rd

Geiselhart earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ankeny in triangular meet

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team avenged one loss from six days ago and nearly avenged another one. The Jaguars shot a 183 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Otter Creek, where they defeated crosstown rival Ankeny by nine strokes after losing to the Hawkettes by 12 shots in the Toni Dickey Invitational on the same course on April … [Read more...] about Geiselhart earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ankeny in triangular meet

‘I love the fight’: Hawks use dramatic late rally to earn 3-3 tie against No. 5 Johnston

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Trevor Fuccio wasn't happy with his team's effort in the early stages of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston. The Hawks' performance over the last 10 minutes, though, more than made up for it. Ankeny scored two late goals in a dramatic rally to escape with a 3-3 tie against the two-time defending Class 4A state champions. … [Read more...] about ‘I love the fight’: Hawks use dramatic late rally to earn 3-3 tie against No. 5 Johnston

IGHSAU announces State Dual Meet Tourney coming to girls’ wrestling in 2027

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The Board of Directors at the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) unanimously approved the implementation of a girls' wrestling state dual tournament for the 2026-27 season. “A state dual meet tournament is something that our wrestling schools have wanted,” said IGHSAU Executive Director Erin Gerlich. “The impressive growth of girls' wrestling … [Read more...] about IGHSAU announces State Dual Meet Tourney coming to girls’ wrestling in 2027

‘We put a lot of pressure on them’: Ankeny girls end drought in 2-0 win at Johnston

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team finally found the back of the net. After going scoreless in their last three games, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes got goals from Abby Steinkamp and Izzy Squires to post a 2-0 victory at No. 11 Johnston on Tuesday. "We put a lot of pressure on them," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "It's not easy to win on the road, but we … [Read more...] about ‘We put a lot of pressure on them’: Ankeny girls end drought in 2-0 win at Johnston

TENNIS ROUNDUP: Ankeny, Centennial squads get swept by Johnston, Dowling

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Tuesday was a rough night for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial tennis teams. All four squads suffered losses in CIML Conference play. At the Prairie Ridge courts, the Ankeny boys' team dropped an 11-0 decision to Johnston while the Centennial girls' squad was blanked by Dowling Catholic, 11-0. It was the fourth consecutive shutout loss for the Jaguars, … [Read more...] about TENNIS ROUNDUP: Ankeny, Centennial squads get swept by Johnston, Dowling

Jaguars place 2nd, Hawkettes finish 5th in Drake Relays tuneup at Weier Invitational

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Monday's Larry Weier Invitational at Dowling Catholic served as a final tuneup for the Drake Relays for six girls' track teams, including Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars placed second overall with 168.5 points. Dowling won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 205.5 points. "The Dowling meet was a nice tuneup for the Drake Relays … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd, Hawkettes finish 5th in Drake Relays tuneup at Weier Invitational

‘We didn’t play quite as well today’: AHS golfers finish 11th at Lamson Invitational

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Coming off a season-best score in the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek, the Ankeny girls' golf team was hoping to play just as well in the Lamson Invitational on Monday at Willow Creek. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. The Hawkettes shot a 384 and finished 11th in the 17-team field. "We didn’t play quite as well today," said … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t play quite as well today’: AHS golfers finish 11th at Lamson Invitational

High school qualifiers announced for 115th running of Drake Relays

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The high school qualifiers for the 115th Drake Relays have been announced. All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial squads will be well represented. Here are all of the Ankeny and Centennial qualifiers: BOYS 4x100 relay: Ankeny, Centennial 4x200 relay: Centennial 4x400 relay: Ankeny, Centennial 4x800 relay: Ankeny, Centennial Shuttle … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers announced for 115th running of Drake Relays

Hawks win twice at Valley Invite as Benge, Wahlberg combine for 7 goals, 4 assists

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Trevor Fuccio challenged his players to come away with a pair of wins this weekend. The Hawks responded in a big way. After posting a 3-0 triumph over Linn-Mar (Marion) on Friday at the Valley Invitational, Ankeny capped off the tournament Saturday with a 6-4 victory over previously unbeaten Ames. The Hawks are now 4-3 on the … [Read more...] about Hawks win twice at Valley Invite as Benge, Wahlberg combine for 7 goals, 4 assists

‘We’re just struggling to find the goal’: Hawkettes settle for 0-0 draw vs. Waukee

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The scoring drought continues for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes hosted No. 5 Waukee on Friday and dominated much of the game, but had to settle for a 0-0 tie. It was the second scoreless draw in the last three games for coach Simon Brown's team, which has not scored a regular goal in its last four contests. "Waukee set up … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just struggling to find the goal’: Hawkettes settle for 0-0 draw vs. Waukee

Ankeny girls edge Johnston, Centennial to win team crown at Jaguar Invitational

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The 31 seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team were honored during Thursday's Jaguar Invitational, and at the end of the meet they nearly got to celebrate a team title. However, a strong performance by its crosstown rival prevented Centennial from doing just that. Ankeny racked up 119.5 points to capture the crown, winning a close three-team … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls edge Johnston, Centennial to win team crown at Jaguar Invitational