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Depleted Hawks place 4th, improving Jaguars finish 8th at conference meet

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team made some progress on Wednesday. Crosstown rival Ankeny took a slight step backwards. Both squads competed in the inaugural CIML Conference meet on a cold and windy afternoon at Johnston. The sixth-ranked Hawks placed fourth in the nine-team field with 123 points. "The varsity team got a little tough … [Read more...] about Depleted Hawks place 4th, improving Jaguars finish 8th at conference meet

Centennial girls race to CIML Conference crown; Hawkettes earn 5th-place finish

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At the Fort Dodge Invitational last week, the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team raced to a 20-point victory over No. 5 Johnston. In a rematch on Wednesday, the Jaguars repeated that 20-point win on Johnston's home course to capture the inaugural CIML Conference championship. "We felt we left a lot of points on the board (at Fort … [Read more...] about Centennial girls race to CIML Conference crown; Hawkettes earn 5th-place finish

Hawkettes top Valley, complete perfect run through CIML Conference

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The transition into the CIML Conference worked out perfectly this season for the Ankeny volleyball team. The second-ranked Hawkettes completed a perfect run through the league schedule with a four-set victory on Tuesday at No. 9 Valley. They posted a 25-17, 20-25, 25-19, 25-20 triumph to extend their winning streak to 15 matches. Ankeny, which had … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Valley, complete perfect run through CIML Conference

Ankeny swimmers win 9 of 12 events, roll past S.E. Polk in their final dual meet

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team closed out its dual-meet season with a 128-58 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes won nine of the 12 events, including all three relays. They finished with records of 1-4 in the CIML Conference and 3-5 overall. "It was a good win," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "As a whole, it was a mixed … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 9 of 12 events, roll past S.E. Polk in their final dual meet

Hawkettes capture Bettendorf crown, extend winning streak to 14 matches

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The Ankeny volleyball team hasn't lost in the last month. The second-ranked Hawkettes cruised to the title of the Bettendorf Invitational on Saturday, winning all five of their matches without dropping a set. They have now won 14 consecutive matches. Ankeny, which hasn't lost since it fell to No. 4 Dowling Catholic in the championship match of the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes capture Bettendorf crown, extend winning streak to 14 matches

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Paige Beason, Ankeny girls’ cross country

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Senior Paige Beason helped the 11th-ranked Ankeny girls' cross country team to a sixth-place finish among 24 squads in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Thursday at Lakeside Golf Course. Beason placed 37th in a field of 197 runners. She posted a time of 19 minutes 49 seconds in the 5k race. Here is some inside info on Beason: How is the season going … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Paige Beason, Ankeny girls’ cross country

Hawks romp to 72-0 victory at North, will host Waukee Northwest on Friday

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The Des Moines North football team got off to a 4-1 start, winning four games in a season for the first time since 2008. But the Polar Bears had not played an opponent like third-ranked Ankeny. The Hawks visited North on Friday and turned in a dominating performance, rolling to a 72-0 victory. They built a 51-0 halftime lead and cruised to the win, … [Read more...] about Hawks romp to 72-0 victory at North, will host Waukee Northwest on Friday

Hodapp looks ahead to next year after tying for 58th place in 4A state meet

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Ankeny sophomore Evan Hodapp enjoyed his first trip to the boys' Class 4A state golf meet. He's hoping to be back next year along with the rest of the Hawks. Hodapp carded a 36-hole total of 167 to tie for 58th place in the state meet on Friday and Saturday at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids. "I had a lot of ups and downs and would have liked … [Read more...] about Hodapp looks ahead to next year after tying for 58th place in 4A state meet

Jaguars win Fort Dodge Invite for their 5th victory; Hawks place 4th in boys’ race

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team earned its fifth victory of the season on Thursday--and it's probably the Jaguars' most impressive win yet. Fifth-ranked Centennial defeated 23 other teams to win the Fort Dodge Invitational at Lakeside Golf Course with 118 points. No. 6 Johnston placed second with 138 points, followed by No. 8 Ames with … [Read more...] about Jaguars win Fort Dodge Invite for their 5th victory; Hawks place 4th in boys’ race

Hawkettes clinch outright conference title; Jaguars bounce back with win

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While waiting for the regional pairings to be announced on Friday, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams both posted impressive sweeps in CIML Conference play on Thursday. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-14, 25-13, 25-13 win at No. 10 Urbandale. They improved to 7-0 in the conference and 27-4 overall with their ninth straight … [Read more...] about Hawkettes clinch outright conference title; Jaguars bounce back with win

Ankeny swimmers roll past Indianola for 124-56 victory in non-conference dual

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team got a much-needed win on Thursday. Coming off a grueling stretch of dual meets in the CIML Conference, the sixth-ranked Hawkettes dominated a non-conference matchup against Indianola at the Wellmark YMCA, winning every event en route to a 124-56 victory. Ankeny raised its overall mark to 2-5. "It was a lot of fun to … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers roll past Indianola for 124-56 victory in non-conference dual

‘I’m super excited to play with her again’: Ankeny’s Miller to join Fulk at Indian Hills

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Two of the standouts on the 2022 Ankeny softball team will be reunited at Indian Hills Community College in the fall of 2023. Outfielder Eva Fulk is currently on the Warriors' roster after graduating from Ankeny last spring. She initially committed to join Northern Iowa's women's track and field program before deciding to play softball instead. Now, … [Read more...] about ‘I’m super excited to play with her again’: Ankeny’s Miller to join Fulk at Indian Hills

On Senior Night, Ankeny swimmers honor their 5 ‘phenomenal’ leaders

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The five seniors on the Ankeny girls' swimming team were honored during Tuesday's dual meet against visiting Johnston at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Lydia Boehlert, Hannah Kolars, Sydney Madetzke, Rachel Rolow and Caroline Walker were praised by Ankeny coach Justin Crouch for their efforts this season. "Senior Night always brings a lot of reflection … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Ankeny swimmers honor their 5 ‘phenomenal’ leaders

Wallace’s pep talk ignites No. 2 Ankeny to four-set victory over No. 5 Centennial

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When its crosstown rival started to take control of Tuesday's match, the Ankeny volleyball team turned to Jesa Wallace for a pep talk. The senior setter sparked the second-ranked Hawkettes to a four-set victory over No. 5 Ankeny Centennial. "Jesa gave us a little pep talk and told us that we need to focus in and play more together instead of separate, … [Read more...] about Wallace’s pep talk ignites No. 2 Ankeny to four-set victory over No. 5 Centennial

Hodapp advances to state meet, but Ankeny golfers miss qualifying by 1 shot

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Ankeny sophomore Evan Hodapp has qualified for the boys' Class 4A state golf meet this weekend at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids. Unfortunately, the rest of the Hawks came up just short of earning a trip as well. Ankeny placed fourth among 13 teams in a district meet on Tuesday at Bent Tree Golf Club in Council Bluffs. The 12th-ranked Hawks shot … [Read more...] about Hodapp advances to state meet, but Ankeny golfers miss qualifying by 1 shot

‘Sioux Falls always stood out to me’: Riesberg to play softball for Cougars

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Another Ankeny softball player has made her college plans. And a few more could be making their decisions soon. Senior outfielder Rylee Riesberg has committed to play for the University of Sioux Falls. Former Ankeny star Kennedy Thomas is currently a senior on the Cougars' roster. "I looked at several schools, but the University of Sioux Falls … [Read more...] about ‘Sioux Falls always stood out to me’: Riesberg to play softball for Cougars

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jesa Wallace, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior setter Jesa Wallace has helped the second-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 25-4 record. She currently ranks second in the entire state with 747 assists. Wallace had 55 assists on Tuesday as the Hawkettes rallied from a 2-1 deficit on the road to beat then-No. 5 Waukee Northwest in five sets. The William Jewell recruit also had six digs in the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jesa Wallace, Ankeny volleyball

Hawks’ big defensive stand, late scoring drive clinch 34-24 victory over Valley

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A huge defensive stand and a late scoring drive allowed the Ankeny football team to post a 34-24 victory over visiting Valley on Friday. The third-ranked Hawks allowed just three points in the second half while raising their record to 5-1 on the season. The Tigers dropped to 3-3. "That was a big one," said Ankeny defensive back Ben Sandvig. "We just … [Read more...] about Hawks’ big defensive stand, late scoring drive clinch 34-24 victory over Valley

Ankeny swimmers rack up season-high 3,325 power points in loss to No. 4 Ames

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Some of the schools that left the Central Iowa Metropolitan League were hoping to be more competitive in the new Alliance Conference. A few of the individual teams, though, were already very competitive--such as the Ames girls' swimming squad. The Little Cyclones won nine state titles in a span of 11 years before placing second behind Waukee at last … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rack up season-high 3,325 power points in loss to No. 4 Ames