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
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Ankeny girls edge Johnston, Centennial to win team crown at Jaguar Invitational
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
TENNIS ROUNDUP: Ankeny teams tumble to Waukee by same score, similar fashion
The Ankeny tennis teams both lost to Waukee, 7-4, in CIML Conference action on Thursday. In both meets, the Warriors won four of the five doubles matches to seal the victory. In the girls' meet at Ankeny, the Hawkettes got singles wins from Sophie Schmitz, Olivia North and Satviki Gorrela. After dropping the first set, Schmitz rallied from a 4-1 deficit … [Read more...] about TENNIS ROUNDUP: Ankeny teams tumble to Waukee by same score, similar fashion
‘I am beyond proud of the girls’: Ankeny takes 5th at Dickey Invite; Jags finish 10th
There was a logjam in the middle of the pack at the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Only nine strokes separated the six squads that placed fourth through ninth in the 12-team field. Southeast Polk placed fourth with a 373 total, while Ankeny shot a 378 and edged four other teams to finish fifth. Dowling Catholic and … [Read more...] about ‘I am beyond proud of the girls’: Ankeny takes 5th at Dickey Invite; Jags finish 10th
Hawks outlast Centennial boys at No. 2 doubles to secure 6-5 win in rivalry match
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With the score all knotted up at 5-5, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams huddled around as Tuesday's dual meet came down to No. 2 doubles to decide which squad was going to come out of the rivalry matchup with its first win of the season. In the end, it was the Hawk tandem of sophomores Grady Schlosser and … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Centennial boys at No. 2 doubles to secure 6-5 win in rivalry match
‘We saw a lot of great efforts’: Hawkettes place 5th, Jags finish 8th at Duea Relays
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams both competed in the Jim Duea Relays on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes placed fifth in the 14-team field with 64.5 points. "The team competed hard," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "We are starting to really narrow down our varsity team as we get closer to the championship part of our season. We are … [Read more...] about ‘We saw a lot of great efforts’: Hawkettes place 5th, Jags finish 8th at Duea Relays
‘It was definitely fun’: Hawkettes defeat Centennial girls in Pink Out event, 8-3
For only the second time ever, the Ankeny girls' tennis team earned a win against its crosstown rival. The Hawkettes posted an 8-3 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts, avenging last year's loss by the same score. They are now 1-1 in the CIML Conference and 2-2 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 0-2 in the … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely fun’: Hawkettes defeat Centennial girls in Pink Out event, 8-3
Hawks cruise to fast times on home track, qualify for Drake in 4×800, 4×400 relays
The Ankeny boys' track team focused on a handful of events during the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawks, who didn't even enter three of the relays, won four events and placed fifth overall in the 10-team field. They finished with 73 points. Dowling Catholic and Waukee each scored 110 points to tie for the team title. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks cruise to fast times on home track, qualify for Drake in 4×800, 4×400 relays
‘I am so proud of all of our girls’: Ankeny golfers beat Urbandale at Sugar Creek
Tuesday was a big day for the Ankeny girls' golf program. The Hawkettes shot a 175 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Waukee, allowing them to earn a split against Waukee Northwest and Urbandale. The Wolves posted a 156 total on their home course to defeat both opponents. However, Ankeny got a victory against Urbandale, … [Read more...] about ‘I am so proud of all of our girls’: Ankeny golfers beat Urbandale at Sugar Creek
‘We’re on a hot streak right now’: Brazeau, Duax lead Centennial boys past Hawks
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The victories in the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer rivalry tend to alternate every year, and Monday night continued the tradition. Centennial’s junior tandem of Tate Duax and Brock Brazeau linked up for a pair of goals in the span of 3 minutes during the first half. Ankeny cut the lead down off the foot of star … [Read more...] about ‘We’re on a hot streak right now’: Brazeau, Duax lead Centennial boys past Hawks
‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls
Only a few opposing girls' soccer teams have been able to crack Ankeny's strong defensive unit over the last couple of seasons. On Monday, Ankeny Centennial found some answers on a cold and windy night at Ankeny Stadium. Ava Martin scored two goals and added an assist to lead the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 3-0 victory over its crosstown rival in the … [Read more...] about ‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls
‘What a crazy day’: Jaguars place 6th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Centennial Invite
Monday's windy conditions created some havoc for the 72 girls who competed in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. "What a crazy day to have your first meet," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "The wind was very difficult to handle. It was even hard to putt." Centennial opened its season by placing sixth in the 12-team field. … [Read more...] about ‘What a crazy day’: Jaguars place 6th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Centennial Invite
Ankeny’s Weichers wins No. 2 singles flight at Johnston Invitational
The Ankeny boys' tennis team competed against three other squads at the Johnston Invitational on Saturday. Norwalk and Waukee also participated along with the host Dragons. Ankeny's Garrett Weichers won all three of his matches to win the No. 2 singles flight. That was the highlight of the day for the Hawks. Weichers posted a 10-1 win over Waukee's … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Weichers wins No. 2 singles flight at Johnston Invitational
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kira Smith, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Senior Kira Smith is a two-time state qualifier for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. She has rejoined the program after spending the last 1 1/2 years at the Gomez Tennis Academy in Naples, Fla. Smith placed fourth in singles in Class 2A as a freshman in 2022, equaling the highest finish ever by an Ankeny player. She posted a 20-3 record, then went 12-6 as a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kira Smith, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Hawkettes, Jaguars earn several top-8 finishes in tuneup for Drake Relays
Saturday's Jim Duncan Invitational proved to be a good tuneup for the Drake Relays for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. Competing on the same blue oval that will host America's Athletic Classic in two weeks, the Hawkettes and Jaguars both earned several top-eight finishes while facing some of the state's top athletes. "I'm very … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars earn several top-8 finishes in tuneup for Drake Relays
Hawks romp past Indianola, then top Davenport North on Loder’s late heroics
The Ankeny boys' soccer team evened its overall record at 2-2 by recording a pair of non-conference victories in a span of 24 hours. The Hawks got a late goal from Andrew Loder to beat visiting Davenport North, 2-1, on Friday. Loder scored off a pass from Landon Benge with less than 2 minutes left. The win followed Ankeny's 4-1 triumph at Indianola on … [Read more...] about Hawks romp past Indianola, then top Davenport North on Loder’s late heroics
Jaguars close out Duncan Invitational by edging Ankeny boys to win 4×400 relay
The final race in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday turned into a battle between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams at Drake Stadium. The Jaguars got a strong anchor leg from Cael Woods to win the 4x400 relay in a time of 3:25.89. Jackson Reed, Caleb Reed and Braeden Jackson ran the first three legs for Centennial. The Ankeny … [Read more...] about Jaguars close out Duncan Invitational by edging Ankeny boys to win 4×400 relay
Depleted Ankeny girls’ team edges Ottumwa for its first victory of season
Even without its top player, the Ankeny girls' tennis team split a pair of non-conference meets on Thursday and Friday. The Hawkettes dropped a 7-2 decision at Waterloo Columbus on Thursday before rebounding with a 6-5 victory over visiting Ottumwa on Friday. They are now 1-2 on the season. Ankeny played without senior Kira Smith, who suffered an … [Read more...] about Depleted Ankeny girls’ team edges Ottumwa for its first victory of season
Iowa Central all-American Palmer commits to play softball at St. Cloud State
Former Ankeny softball standout Kennedy Palmer has committed to play for St. Cloud State. Palmer, a sophomore infielder at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, has helped the Tritons to a 30-5 record in 2024-25. She is currently batting .378 with one triple, six doubles and 16 RBIs in 30 games played. "I had a few schools that were high up on … [Read more...] about Iowa Central all-American Palmer commits to play softball at St. Cloud State
DOWN TO THE WIRE: Ankeny boys drop 5-4 decision to Cedar Rapids Jefferson
For the second time in four days, the doubles matches proved to be the difference in a narrow loss for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. The Hawks dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 5-4 loss to visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a non-conference meet on Friday. The J-Hawks won two of the three doubles matches after the two teams split the six singles … [Read more...] about DOWN TO THE WIRE: Ankeny boys drop 5-4 decision to Cedar Rapids Jefferson