The Ankeny girls' soccer team got a tougher-than-expected matchup in its postseason opener. The second-ranked Hawkettes defeated visiting Ames, 2-0, in a Class 3A regional semifinal on Tuesday. The Little Cyclones finished the season with a 10-9 mark. "I think they got screwed with their seed--they're not a 4 seed," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "And … [Read more...] about Hawkettes survive tussle with Ames, will host Urbandale in regional final
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Two big innings allow Hawks to post 14-7 victory over Davenport Central
Taking advantage of nine walks and two hit batters, the Ankeny baseball team used two big innings to defeat visiting Davenport Central, 14-7, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Ankeny (3-4) scored eight runs in the third inning to erase an early 1-0 deficit. After Central clawed its way back to within 8-5 in the top of the sixth, the Hawks answered with … [Read more...] about Two big innings allow Hawks to post 14-7 victory over Davenport Central
Hawkettes open season with impressive sweep over Dowling Catholic
It didn't take long for Cassie Johnson to make an impact upon her return to the Ankeny softball team. Johnson homered during a seven-run first inning and the ninth-ranked Hawkettes opened their season on Monday with an 8-2 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in the first game of a CIML Conference doubleheader. They then completed the sweep with an 8-1 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes open season with impressive sweep over Dowling Catholic
‘Win the game within the game’: Big inning helps Hawks split with Dowling
After watching his team suffer an 11-0 loss to seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Saturday, Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz tried to simplify some things for the Hawks. That strategy resulted in a doubleheader split against No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Monday. "We've been breaking things down and just trying to win innings. Win the game within the … [Read more...] about ‘Win the game within the game’: Big inning helps Hawks split with Dowling
‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss
The Ankeny boys' soccer players left it all out on the field. The visiting Hawks battled second-ranked Johnston on even terms for much of the game before dropping a 2-0 decision in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday. They finished the season with a 4-10 record. "I'm super, super proud of not only the style of play, but the demeanor by which they … [Read more...] about ‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss
Ankeny Fanatic Coach of the Month: Jordan Mullen, Ankeny boys’ track
The first-year coach guides the Hawks to a runner-up finish in the Class 4A state meet after an epic battle against CIML rival Johnston. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Coach of the Month: Jordan Mullen, Ankeny boys’ track
THE CIML RULES: Johnston boys edge Hawks in epic battle for Class 4A crown
It was an epic battle that neither team deserved to lose. In the end, though, the Ankeny boys' track squad was nosed out for the Class 4A state championship by one of its CIML rivals. Johnston edged the Hawks in the final two events, the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, to capture the title on a sunny Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Dragons racked up 84 points, … [Read more...] about THE CIML RULES: Johnston boys edge Hawks in epic battle for Class 4A crown
Ankeny girls break 42-year-old school record in 4×400 relay, finish 5th in 4A
On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium, the Ankeny girls' track team closed out the Class 4A state meet in style. The Hawkettes placed sixth in the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:54.26, breaking a school record that had stood since 1981. The team was comprised of Sophie Loeffler, Morgan Johnson, Zoe Shadravan and Alli Macke. Macke ran the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls break 42-year-old school record in 4×400 relay, finish 5th in 4A
No. 7 C.R. Kennedy uses 10-run outburst in 1st inning to roll past Ankeny
A 10-run first inning helped the seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy baseball team to an 11-0 victory at Ankeny in five innings on Saturday. The Cougars improved to 5-1 on the season. Ankeny dropped to 1-3. "It was a strange deal," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "They just hit it where we weren't. They scored five runs before we got an … [Read more...] about No. 7 C.R. Kennedy uses 10-run outburst in 1st inning to roll past Ankeny
Hawkettes settle for 2nd in DMR, trail Waukee NW by 1 point in 4A team race
Ankeny's Zoe Shadravan couldn't watch the final section of the girls' Class 4A distance medley relay on Friday at Drake Stadium. The defending champion Hawkettes had just won the second section in a time of 4:05.63, but they had to await the results of the fastest heat to determine their final placing. Shadravan and teammates Lillian Smith, Sophie … [Read more...] about Hawkettes settle for 2nd in DMR, trail Waukee NW by 1 point in 4A team race
Bettendorf rallies from 8-2 deficit to earn walk-off win over Ankeny in 9 innings
The Ankeny baseball team's first road trip of the season resulted in a disappointing loss. The Hawks built an 8-2 lead before Bettendorf rallied for a 10-9 victory in nine innings on Thursday. The Bulldogs (3-0) scored three runs in the fifth and three more in the seventh to force extra innings, then walked it off in the ninth. "We played really well … [Read more...] about Bettendorf rallies from 8-2 deficit to earn walk-off win over Ankeny in 9 innings
Ankeny boys place 3rd in DMR, 4×200 relays, stay in Class 4A title contention
A pair of top-three finishes helped keep the Ankeny boys' track team in contention for the Class 4A state title on Friday at Drake Stadium. The Hawks sit in fourth place with 30 points heading into the final day of the meet. Johnston leads the Class 4A field with 47 points, followed by Linn-Mar (Marion) with 45 and Iowa City High with 41. There are … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys place 3rd in DMR, 4×200 relays, stay in Class 4A title contention
‘It’s something I’ll never forget’: Ankeny’s Belding races to 4A state crown in 400
A year ago, Ankeny's Jack Belding watched as teammate Tyrese Miller raced to a victory in the 400 at the Class 4A state meet. On Thursday at Drake Stadium, Belding accomplished the same feat. The junior came out of Lane 2 to win the event in a time of 47.94 seconds. He nearly broke the school record of 47.91 that Miller set at last year's Drake … [Read more...] about ‘It’s something I’ll never forget’: Ankeny’s Belding races to 4A state crown in 400
Ankeny girls capture 4×800 relay title, take Class 4A lead with 27 points
Alli Macke could hardly walk after anchoring Ankeny's 4x800 relay team to a Class 4A state title on Thursday at Drake Stadium. "It really takes a toll on my body, but it's totally worth it to be standing here as state champs with my best friends," said Macke. The sophomore teamed up with Sophie Loeffler, Reagan Prendergast and Drew Beason to win the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls capture 4×800 relay title, take Class 4A lead with 27 points
Hawks earn split against No. 6 Pleasant Valley with 2-1 victory in nightcap
A season-opening split was just fine with Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz. The Hawks kicked off the 2023 season on Wednesday by splitting a non-conference twinbill against visiting Pleasant Valley, the No. 6 team in Class 4A. After dropping a 5-3 decision in the opener, Ankeny rebounded with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. The Spartans (2-1), who won the … [Read more...] about Hawks earn split against No. 6 Pleasant Valley with 2-1 victory in nightcap
Hawkette golfers place 5th in regional meet as Hagarty’s tenure at Ankeny ends
The season ended on Wednesday for the Ankeny girls' golf team. A long trip to Waterloo for a Class 4A regional meet also marked the end of Seth Hagarty's coaching tenure at the school. Hagarty, who has also served as an assistant coach for the girls' basketball program, is moving back to Jesup this summer to be closer to both his and his wife's … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers place 5th in regional meet as Hagarty’s tenure at Ankeny ends
Deep, experienced Ankeny team boosted by additions of Johnson, Lewis
The Ankeny softball team was already expected to have a deep and experienced roster. Now, the Hawkettes have been strengthened by the addition of some talented newcomers. Senior Kendra Lewis and junior Cassie Johnson have joined the program after previously focusing on club softball. Lewis has signed a letter of intent with Morehead State, while … [Read more...] about Deep, experienced Ankeny team boosted by additions of Johnson, Lewis
Jaguars earn trip to state team tourney with victory over rival Ankeny girls
Six days ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team qualified all six of its players for the Class 2A individual state tournament. Now, the third-ranked Jaguars have qualified for the state team competition as well. Centennial posted a 5-0 victory over No. 10 Ankeny in a Class 2A regional final on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn trip to state team tourney with victory over rival Ankeny girls
Hawks top Waterloo West, then tumble to No. 7 Mason City in substate semifinal
The Ankeny boys' tennis team advanced to the semifinals of a Class 2A substate team tournament on Monday before dropping a 5-0 decision to host Mason City, the No. 7 team in Class 2A. The tournament was originally slated for Friday, but was postponed due to rain. The Hawks finished the season with a 2-9 record. "Mason City proved why they were the No. … [Read more...] about Hawks top Waterloo West, then tumble to No. 7 Mason City in substate semifinal
Ankeny golfers fall to S.E. Polk, will head to Waterloo next for regional meet
The Ankeny girls' golf team closed out its dual-meet season on Monday with a 156-199 loss to third-ranked Southeast Polk at Otter Creek. The Hawkettes finished with a 0-8 record in the CIML Conference. "First, hats off to all of the Southeast Polk players and their coaches," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They truly are a state championship caliber … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers fall to S.E. Polk, will head to Waterloo next for regional meet