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Surging Hawks post 2-1 win over No. 16 S.E. Polk behind Loder’s brace

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After opening the season with a losing skid, the Ankeny boys' soccer team is now on a winning streak. The Hawks got a pair of goals from sophomore Andrew Loder and defeated 16th-ranked Southeast Polk, 2-1, in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday at Ankeny. It was the third straight win after five consecutive losses for Ankeny, which improved to 1-2 in the … [Read more...] about Surging Hawks post 2-1 win over No. 16 S.E. Polk behind Loder’s brace

Hawkettes erupt for 4 goals in final 40 minutes to win on road at S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team had to wait more than a week to get back on the field after suffering its first loss of the season. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes returned to action on Tuesday and used a dominant second half to post a 4-0 victory at Southeast Polk. They scored all four of their goals in the final 40 minutes to hand the Rams their third … [Read more...] about Hawkettes erupt for 4 goals in final 40 minutes to win on road at S.E. Polk

Short-handed Ankeny girls pick up slack, romp to 9-2 win at S.E. Polk

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Even without two of its varsity regulars, the Ankeny girls' tennis team rolled to a 9-2 victory at Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference matchup on Tuesday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes played without Kira Smith and Payton Blume, who are both battling injuries. "Everyone had to step up their game," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. Ankeny won four of the … [Read more...] about Short-handed Ankeny girls pick up slack, romp to 9-2 win at S.E. Polk

Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th

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The Ankeny boys' track team topped a field that included defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic to win the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday at Northview Stadium. The Hawks won four events and racked up 86 points, 14 more than runner-up Waukee Northwest. Dowling and Waukee tied for third place with 70 points apiece. Ankeny earned its third … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th

Ankeny boys sweep singles matches, cruise to 8-3 victory over S.E. Polk

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A dominant performance in singles allowed the Ankeny boys' tennis team to pick up its first win of the season on Tuesday. The Hawks swept all six of the singles matches--five of them in straight sets--and went on to defeat visiting Southeast Polk, 8-3, in a CIML Conference dual meet. "We played well in singles," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "We were … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys sweep singles matches, cruise to 8-3 victory over S.E. Polk

Smith, Ross lead the way as Ankeny golfers place 9th at Lamson Invite

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Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty gave his team a brief pep talk before the start of Monday's Lamson Invitational at Willow Creek Golf Course. "Improvement!" he said. "That was my message to the girls this morning. We are looking for improvement each day and that doesn't always mean lower scores, but today it did!" The Hawkettes placed ninth in the … [Read more...] about Smith, Ross lead the way as Ankeny golfers place 9th at Lamson Invite

Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Saturday--and then got another victory just a few hours later. After posting a 1-0 triumph over ninth-ranked Sioux City North in a shootout, the Hawks rolled to an 8-0 win over Sioux City East to improve to 2-5 on the season. Both games were part of the Valley Invitational at Valley … [Read more...] about Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zoe Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ track

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Senior Zoe Shadravan is one of the top sprinters on the Ankeny girls' track team. She ran on the Hawkettes' 20th-place sprint medley relay in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. As a junior, Shadravan helped Ankeny to a seventh-place finish in the Class 4A state meet. She ran on the state champion distance medley relay, the runner-up … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zoe Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ track

Jim Duncan Invite recap: Belding wins 400, Centennial boys take 4×200 relay

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Mother Nature brought an early end to the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium, but not before all four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' track teams turned in some strong performances. The meet was delayed for 30 minutes due to lightning after more than half of the events had been completed. Action later resumed on the … [Read more...] about Jim Duncan Invite recap: Belding wins 400, Centennial boys take 4×200 relay

Ankeny girls rack up 157 points, defend their title at Boone Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team dominated the Boone Invitational on Friday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes won the tournament for the second straight year. They racked up 157 points in the five-team field. Indianola placed second with 126. Des Moines Roosevelt was third with 111, followed by Boone with 96 and Des Moines Lincoln with 50. Ankeny was led by … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls rack up 157 points, defend their title at Boone Invitational

Football schedules announced: Jaguars to host Ankeny in 2023 opener on Aug. 25

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Football schedules for the 2023 and 2024 regular seasons have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Class 5A uses a success model for its group format and regular season scheduling. Groups are assigned by the IHSAA, then schools select preferred non-district opponents and submit them to the IHSAA through a priority list. The … [Read more...] about Football schedules announced: Jaguars to host Ankeny in 2023 opener on Aug. 25

Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park

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The Ankeny girls' golf team dropped a 191-211 decision to host Johnston in its CIML Conference opener on Wednesday at Jester Park. Ella Heyer and Cadence Sires each shot an 8-over-par 44 on the front nine to lead the Dragons. Heyer was the medalist on a cardoff. "It was another beautiful day for golf," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "The wind did make … [Read more...] about Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park

Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory

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During the first half of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston, the Ankeny boys' soccer team appeared to be in control of the CIML Conference contest. The Hawks held a 1-0 lead before Johnston scored an equalizer right before halftime that changed the momentum of the game. The Dragons then added two more goals in the second half to post a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory

Hawkettes win 2 field events, place 2nd in team standings at Hi Covey Relays

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There are times during a track season when a coach won't necessarily enter his team's best lineup at a meet. Tuesday was one of those nights for Ankeny girls' coach T.J. Jumper. The Hawkettes placed second among six teams in the Hi Covey Relays at Ames, finishing with 142 points. The host Little Cyclones won the meet for the second straight year with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 2 field events, place 2nd in team standings at Hi Covey Relays

Hawks sweep top 2 places in high jump, finish 7th overall at DouBrava Invite

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The Ankeny boys' track team rested many of its top athletes on Tuesday with the Jim Duncan Invitational coming up on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Hawks placed seventh in the DouBrava Invitational at Urbandale. They finished with 31 points. Ankeny swept the top two places in the high jump. Landon Pote and Mason Randolph both cleared the bar at 5 feet … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep top 2 places in high jump, finish 7th overall at DouBrava Invite

Ankeny boys’ team falls to 0-3 on season with 8-3 loss to Johnston

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team is still seeking its first win in the new CIML Conference. The Hawks dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The Dragons improved to 1-1 in the league and 2-1 overall, while Ankeny's records fell to 0-2 and 0-3. Ankeny got singles victories in straight sets from Mason Lyons at the No. 1 position and Ethan … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ team falls to 0-3 on season with 8-3 loss to Johnston

Showing a lot of progress, Hawkettes battle Johnston to wire before falling, 6-5

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Coach Steve Smith tried to look on the bright side after his ninth-ranked Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision at No. 8 Johnston on Tuesday. "We lost under our conference rules, but we would have won 5-4 under the state's postseason format with six singles and three doubles matches," Smith said. "I'm not real big on moral victories, but it's a … [Read more...] about Showing a lot of progress, Hawkettes battle Johnston to wire before falling, 6-5

Hawkettes take ‘punch to the throat’, tumble at Johnston in penalty kicks

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After Friday's win over Waukee, Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown said his team wouldn't have any easy games this season in the CIML Conference. If Monday's contest at Johnston was any indication, he was right. The ninth-ranked Dragons entered the game with a 0-2 record, but they battled No. 2 Ankeny for 100 scoreless minutes before winning a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes take ‘punch to the throat’, tumble at Johnston in penalty kicks