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Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 1 seed, while Hawks get a No. 2

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When the Ankeny baseball team plays at Ankeny Centennial on Wednesday night, it will be the final meeting between the two squads unless they would happen to meet at the Class 4A state tournament next month. The top-ranked Jaguars and No. 10 Hawks were placed in different substate brackets on Wednesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. … [Read more...] about Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 1 seed, while Hawks get a No. 2

No. 10 Hawks rout Waukee NW in 5 innings before Wolves salvage a split

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After moving into the No. 10 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings, the Ankeny baseball team extended its winning streak to five games with an 18-2 victory in five innings in the opener of a CIML Conference doubleheader on Monday at Waukee Northwest. The Hawks scored seven runs in both the third and fifth innings. They pounded out 19 hits off three … [Read more...] about No. 10 Hawks rout Waukee NW in 5 innings before Wolves salvage a split

‘We’re in it for the championship’: Hawkettes sweep past Waukee NW

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On the same night that its crosstown rival clinched the outright CIML Conference title, the Ankeny softball team showed that it's one of the top contenders to capture the Class 5A state championship. The third-ranked Hawkettes rallied for a 5-4 victory in 10 innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday at No. 2 Waukee Northwest, then completed a … [Read more...] about ‘We’re in it for the championship’: Hawkettes sweep past Waukee NW

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Max Watson, Ankeny baseball

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Senior catcher Max Watson has helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 16-15 record. The Hawks have won their last four games and are 10th in Class 4A in the latest rankings by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Watson went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs to lead the Hawks to a 5-1 victory on Thursday at then-No. 4 Southeast Polk. He then … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Max Watson, Ankeny baseball

Hawks pound Carlisle, then beat Sioux City East to move back above .500 mark

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The Ankeny baseball team moved back above the .500 mark with a pair of victories in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday. The Hawks rolled to an 11-1 win over Carlisle in five innings, then followed with a 3-1 triumph over Sioux City East. They extended their winning streak to four games while improving to 16-15 on the season. "Every win is important … [Read more...] about Hawks pound Carlisle, then beat Sioux City East to move back above .500 mark

Rusher, Winfrey lead Hawkettes past Davis County, Estherville Lincoln Central

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Junior Abby Rusher and senior Kendra Winfrey have handled most of the pitching duties this season for the Ankeny softball team. On Friday in the Brent Prange Classic, the duo combined for a pair of shutouts while also going 7-for-13 at the plate with five RBIs. "I like splitting games," said Rusher. "It helps keep the opponent on their toes. Me and … [Read more...] about Rusher, Winfrey lead Hawkettes past Davis County, Estherville Lincoln Central

Swanepoel earns all-American honors in 100 butterfly for 4th consecutive year

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Ankeny boys' swimming star Lance Swanepoel has earned all-American honors in the 100 butterfly for the fourth consecutive year. Swanepoel was named an all-American in four events by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. The Wisconsin recruit was an 11-time all-American in his high school career. Swanepoel ranked fifth nationally in … [Read more...] about Swanepoel earns all-American honors in 100 butterfly for 4th consecutive year

Ankeny, Centennial softball teams earn No. 1 seeds for Class 5A regional play

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The Class 5A regional softball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Both top-ranked Ankeny Centennial and No. 3 Ankeny earned No. 1 seeds in their respective regions. The Jaguars (22-4) will host Des Moines East (6-26) or Des Moines North (0-17) in a Region 4 semifinal on Saturday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Ames (19-13) will … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial softball teams earn No. 1 seeds for Class 5A regional play

Hawks top S.E. Polk, complete sweep of season series behind Halverson, Watson

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When the Class 4A substate baseball pairings are announced next week, fourth-ranked Southeast Polk will be among the CIML Conference teams that could earn a No. 1 seed. But even if that happens, the Rams likely won't want to see Ankeny in their bracket. The Hawks got a brilliant pitching performance from sophomore Zach Halverson and posted a 5-1 … [Read more...] about Hawks top S.E. Polk, complete sweep of season series behind Halverson, Watson

‘We just didn’t make enough plays’: Ankeny lets lead slip away at Fort Dodge

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One bad inning proved to be costly for the Ankeny softball team. The second-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 7-3 decision in a non-conference game on Wednesday at Fort Dodge, the No. 3 team in Class 4A. The Dodgers scored all seven of their runs in the sixth inning to erase a 2-0 deficit. Ankeny committed five errors in the loss, leading to four unearned … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t make enough plays’: Ankeny lets lead slip away at Fort Dodge

Sandvig sets school record for HBPs, helps Hawks earn split at Linn-Mar

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Senior Ben Sandvig is more than willing to wear a pitch for the Ankeny baseball team. Sandvig was hit by a pair of pitches and scored two runs to help the Hawks to a 5-3 victory at Linn-Mar (Marion) in the second game of a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday. He has now been plunked 17 times this season, breaking the school record of 15 that was … [Read more...] about Sandvig sets school record for HBPs, helps Hawks earn split at Linn-Mar

Ankeny girls’ track coach Jumper named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

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Ankeny girls' track coach T.J. Jumper has been named an At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A. Jumper guided Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in last month's state meet at Drake Stadium. The Hawkettes finished with 50 points. Ankeny trailed eventual champion Waukee Northwest by a single point heading into the final day of the meet. "As a team, you … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ track coach Jumper named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

Ankeny boys’ track coach Mullen named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

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Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen has been named an At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A after leading the Hawks to a runner-up finish at the state meet in his first season at the school. Ankeny battled CIML Conference rival Johnston down to the wire before the Dragons captured the Class 4A crown with 84 points. The Hawks finished with 80 … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ track coach Mullen named At-Large Coach of the Year in Class 4A

Hawks top Johnston on walk-off single in 9th inning; Dragons sweep next 2 games

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It's going to be a long week for the Ankeny baseball team. Monday's trip to Johnston was just the beginning of a six-day stretch where the Hawks will play nearly every day. Ankeny posted a 3-2 victory in nine innings in the completion of a game that was suspended due to rain on May 30. The third-ranked Dragons then followed with a pair of victories, … [Read more...] about Hawks top Johnston on walk-off single in 9th inning; Dragons sweep next 2 games

Dickey inducted into Iowa High School Golf Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame

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The late Toni Dickey was one of several coaches inducted into the Iowa High School Golf Coaches' Association Hall of Fame on Monday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Dickey, who passed away last August at the age of 63, coached the Ankeny girls' golf team for 31 years before retiring after the 2017 season. She compiled a record of 1,114-590 during her … [Read more...] about Dickey inducted into Iowa High School Golf Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame

‘The school is amazing’: Ankeny’s Gage commits to play hoops at St. Thomas

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Ankeny girls' basketball standout Savannah Gage has had more time to consider her college options while she recovers from an ACL Injury. On Saturday, the junior-to-be announced her verbal commitment to the University of St. Thomas in the Twin Cities. "I had several different opportunities to play at the Division I level, and I am grateful for each and … [Read more...] about ‘The school is amazing’: Ankeny’s Gage commits to play hoops at St. Thomas

Hawkettes advance to title game of Fort Dodge Invite before getting rained out

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The only thing that could slow down the Ankeny softball team on Saturday was an untimely visit from Mother Nature. The second-ranked Hawkettes advanced to the championship game of the Fort Dodge Invitational before the tournament was called off due to rain. "We played our best softball of the year," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "The culture is so … [Read more...] about Hawkettes advance to title game of Fort Dodge Invite before getting rained out

Gerstel closes out Hawks’ victory over Waukee in first game of twinbill split

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At the end of another long week, the Ankeny baseball team needed somebody to eat some innings on the mound. Travis Gerstel answered the call. The sophomore righthander made his varsity debut on Thursday, tossing three scoreless innings to close out the Hawks' 6-3 victory over visiting Waukee in the first game of a doubleheader. "Warming up in the … [Read more...] about Gerstel closes out Hawks’ victory over Waukee in first game of twinbill split

Warriors snap Ankeny’s winning streak; Hawkettes take nightcap to earn split

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The Ankeny softball team used a five-run fifth inning to post a 5-0 victory over visiting Waukee in the second game of a doubleheader on Thursday, allowing the second-ranked Hawkettes to salvage a split of the twinbill. The Warriors snapped Ankeny's seven-game winning streak with a 3-0 triumph in the opener. The Hawkettes were held scoreless for the first … [Read more...] about Warriors snap Ankeny’s winning streak; Hawkettes take nightcap to earn split