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‘A lot of people had to step up’: Ankeny swimmers hold on for win at Newton

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team won the final event, the 400 freestyle relay, to hold on for an 87-83 victory at Newton in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday. Ankeny raised its overall record to 3-1 on the season. "It was an interesting meet," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "We were kind of sluggish from the start. It was a short-course meters … [Read more...] about ‘A lot of people had to step up’: Ankeny swimmers hold on for win at Newton

Hawk golfers shoot 306 at home invite, edge Jaguars by 1 stroke for 5th place

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Wednesday's Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek showed the Ankeny boys' golf team just how difficult it is to post a low score from one day to the next. After shooting a total of 277 on Tuesday at Willow Creek, the seventh-ranked Hawks struggled to a fifth-place finish among 11 teams in their home tournament 24 hours later. They finished with a score of … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot 306 at home invite, edge Jaguars by 1 stroke for 5th place

‘It was just a complete team effort’: Ankeny outlasts No. 5 Dragons in 5 sets

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There's a reason why the top five teams in the Class 5A volleyball rankings are from the CIML Conference. On any given night, a squad that is unprepared for its CIML opponent can easily suffer a defeat. "Honestly, it's hard to call any match an upset because if you are just slightly off with any pieces of your 'A' game, you're going to lose," said … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a complete team effort’: Ankeny outlasts No. 5 Dragons in 5 sets

‘This is humbling’: 2-time defending champs spoil Ankeny’s home opener

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If the Ankeny girls' swimming team needed a measuring stick for its progress, Tuesday's opponent provided just what the squad needed. Waukee, the two-time defending state champion, won 11 of the 12 events and defeated host Ankeny, 134-52, in the CIML Conference opener for both teams at Trail Point Aquatics Center. “It was a fun night hosting No. 1 … [Read more...] about ‘This is humbling’: 2-time defending champs spoil Ankeny’s home opener

Hawk golfers shoot 7-under-par 277 at Willow Creek in wins over Valley, Dowling

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Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld said after Thursday's Waukee Northwest Invitational at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk that none of his players felt like they were playing their best golf. Yet. What a difference five days can make. The Hawks shot a 277 on Tuesday to defeat Valley and Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference triangular meet at … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot 7-under-par 277 at Willow Creek in wins over Valley, Dowling

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team

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When Tarry Cory was growing up in Ankeny, he played a variety of sports. Like many boys, Cory enjoyed competing in the major sports of football, basketball and baseball. But he also tried some other sports, including track and field, where something sparked his interest in the pole vault. "During the seventh grade, we'd go over to where the football … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team

‘We just didn’t really play clean’: Ankeny spikers finish 3-2 at Marj White Classic

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Saturday's Marj White Classic at Valley showed just how many good volleyball teams are in the CIML Conference. The host Tigers, who entered the tournament ranked 10th in Class 5A with a 2-5 record, defeated all five of their opponents in the round-robin event to win the title. They closed out the day with a 21-15, 13-21, 15-12 victory over No. 3 … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t really play clean’: Ankeny spikers finish 3-2 at Marj White Classic

‘This game isn’t going to define us’: Ankeny drops 58-21 decision to S.E. Polk

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It's been a long time since the Ankeny football team was on the wrong side of a running clock. But that's how good second-ranked Southeast Polk is. The two-time defending Class 5A state champion Rams scored on six consecutive possessions to build a 42-7 halftime lead, putting the running clock into effect, and went on to post a 58-21 victory at Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘This game isn’t going to define us’: Ankeny drops 58-21 decision to S.E. Polk

Jaguars place 5th at Waukee NW Invite, defeat Ankeny for 1st time this season

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For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team defeated its crosstown rival. The Jaguars placed fifth in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Thursday at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. They posted a 314 total and finished one stroke ahead of Ankeny, which had defeated Centennial in three earlier meetings by a combined 35 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 5th at Waukee NW Invite, defeat Ankeny for 1st time this season

‘We came out with a lot of energy’: AHS racks up 12 aces in sweep over Waukee

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Baileigh Carlsen and Reagan Hanfelt each had three aces, their teammates combined for six more, and the Ankeny volleyball squad cruised to a 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 win over visiting Waukee on Tuesday. Carlsen also completed all 13 of her serves for the eighth-ranked Hawkettes, who went 70-of-74 from behind the line (94.6 percent) while raising their records … [Read more...] about ‘We came out with a lot of energy’: AHS racks up 12 aces in sweep over Waukee

Ankeny swimmers roll past Roosevelt, Mason City while setting 8 pool records

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team opened its season on Tuesday with a pair of lopsided victories in Mason City. Competing in a non-conference double dual meet, Ankeny rolled to a 140-28 win over Des Moines Roosevelt and a 126-42 triumph over Mason City. "It was a great way to start our season!" said first-year Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "Picking up two … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers roll past Roosevelt, Mason City while setting 8 pool records

Hawks place 4th, Jaguars finish 5th at Schmaltz Invite; Zuber races to victory

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Only seven points separated the top four boys' teams in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Monday at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. Ninth-ranked Norwalk scored 86 points to defend its title, while No. 5 Valley took second in the 13-team field with 89. No. 11 Waukee Northwest and No. 2 Ankeny both finished with 93 points, but the Wolves placed … [Read more...] about Hawks place 4th, Jaguars finish 5th at Schmaltz Invite; Zuber races to victory

Hawkettes race to team crown in Groff’s first meet, while Jaguars place 2nd

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It didn't take long for Quinn Groff to make an impact for the Ankeny girls' cross country program. Groff guided the ninth-ranked Hawkettes to the team title in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Monday in his debut as the team's coach. The meet was held at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. "The girls ran well!" Groff said. "Our coaching staff … [Read more...] about Hawkettes race to team crown in Groff’s first meet, while Jaguars place 2nd

Hensen remains unbeaten, leads Hawk golfers to team crown at Joselyn Invite

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Drew Hensen and the Ankeny boys' golf team are on a roll. Hensen carded a 2-under-par 69 to earn medalist honors in the Joselyn Invitational on Monday at the Fort Dodge Country Club, where he led the Hawks to the team title. He has been the medalist at all four meets this season. "I’ve tried to not worry too much about the individual side of things," … [Read more...] about Hensen remains unbeaten, leads Hawk golfers to team crown at Joselyn Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Devon Akers, Ankeny football

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Senior receiver Devon Akers helped the Ankeny football team to a 39-38 victory over Ankeny Centennial in double overtime on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. Akers caught a pass from Luke Anderson for the game-winning two-point conversion. He finished with three receptions for 90 yards. Here is some inside info on Akers: Congratulations on the win. Did you … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Devon Akers, Ankeny football

‘I’m so blessed to have this opportunity!’: Macke to play soccer for Hawkeyes

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Ankeny girls' soccer standout Alli Macke has verbally committed to play for Iowa, beginning in 2025. Macke announced her decision via social media on Sunday. "I am so excited to announce my commitment to play soccer at the University of Iowa!!" Macke tweeted. "A huge thank you to my family, coaches, and teammates for all the amazing support! I’m so … [Read more...] about ‘I’m so blessed to have this opportunity!’: Macke to play soccer for Hawkeyes