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Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened its season on Saturday with a third-place finish in the Johnston Invitational. Waukee won the four-team tournament with 100 points, edging the host Dragons by one point. Ankeny finished with 67 points, three more than Norwalk. "It was all determined by the number of games won," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "For our … [Read more...] about Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational

Ankeny lineman Monsivais to play football at Northwest Missouri State

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Ankeny offensive lineman Drew Monsivais has verbally committed to play football at Northwest Missouri State. Monsivais, a junior, helped the Hawks to a 10-3 record and a runner-up finish in Class 5A last season. "It was a pretty easy decision," said Monsivais. "There’s a certain feeling I got the first time I was there and have had every time I’ve been … [Read more...] about Ankeny lineman Monsivais to play football at Northwest Missouri State

‘Luckily, the coaches agreed!’: Henning reaches out to SDSU, will swim for Jacks

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Ankeny swimming standout Alexis Henning has verbally committed to join the women's swimming and diving program at South Dakota State. Henning said she visited only a few schools before making her decision. "I had a small number of schools I was focused on to study architecture. I was lucky to find the type of school I was looking for that also had a … [Read more...] about ‘Luckily, the coaches agreed!’: Henning reaches out to SDSU, will swim for Jacks

Ankeny girls post another shutout, have yet to allow a goal in their 3-0 start

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The sheet remains clean for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The second-ranked Hawkettes posted a 3-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk in a non-conference game on Tuesday. It was their third consecutive shutout to open the season. "We returned the whole back line and our keeper from last year," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "They're great players, … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls post another shutout, have yet to allow a goal in their 3-0 start

Crosstown battle: Jaguars place 2nd, Hawks finish 4th at Northwest Invite

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Tuesday's Waukee Northwest Invitational provided an opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams to get an early look at their crosstown rival. The Hawks and Jaguars were joined in the four-team field by host Northwest and Valley. Only the seven relay events were scored. Northwest won the meet with 58 points. Centennial took … [Read more...] about Crosstown battle: Jaguars place 2nd, Hawks finish 4th at Northwest Invite

Hawks edge Dowling on Newhard’s winning goal with 5 minutes left

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team remained unbeaten with a 2-1 victory at Dowling Catholic in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Lucas Newhard scored the winning goal with about 5 minutes left off an assist by Hunter Yeatts. "Hunter clipped a nice ball over the top to Lucas, who beat the goalie and the center back," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "He got a … [Read more...] about Hawks edge Dowling on Newhard’s winning goal with 5 minutes left

Hawkettes ‘show a lot of grit’, capture team crown at Waukee Invitational

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The members of the Ankeny girls' track team were just happy to compete on Tuesday. Winning the Waukee Invitational was a bonus. The Hawkettes scored 48 points to capture the seven-team meet, edging Norwalk and Waukee by three points. Only the seven relay events were scored. "We were very happy to get a meet in with the forecast looking unfavorable … [Read more...] about Hawkettes ‘show a lot of grit’, capture team crown at Waukee Invitational

Newcomer Newhard scores 4 goals as Hawks top Linn-Mar, rout C.R. Kennedy

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With 10 returning starters, the Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't need a lot of newcomers to play key roles this season. But there's no doubt that senior Lucas Newhard will be an exception. Newhard scored four goals on Saturday as Ankeny opened its season with a pair of victories in eastern Iowa. The Hawks posted a 1-0 win at Linn-Mar (Marion) in the … [Read more...] about Newcomer Newhard scores 4 goals as Hawks top Linn-Mar, rout C.R. Kennedy

No. 2 Ankeny girls blank Waukee, No. 5 C.B. Lincoln at Crosstown Invitational

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The second-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team is off to an impressive 2-0 start. The Hawkettes opened their season on Friday with a 3-0 victory over Waukee, then followed with a 1-0 win over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln on Saturday. Both games were part of the Crosstown Invitational. "It was a good weekend," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "We had some … [Read more...] about No. 2 Ankeny girls blank Waukee, No. 5 C.B. Lincoln at Crosstown Invitational

Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

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The Ankeny girls' track team opened its outdoor season on Saturday with a fourth-place finish in the Mustang Classic at Dallas Center-Grimes. Cedar Rapids Prairie won the seven-team meet with 133.5 points. Southeast Polk was second with 123, followed by Ames with 121 and Ankeny with 107.5. "It was a very productive day for us," said Ankeny coach Thomas … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Macke, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Kennedy Macke is one of eight returning starters for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. She helped the Hawkettes to a 14-5 record and a second-place finish in Class 3A last season. Macke scored five goals and had 10 assists. She was named to the Class 3A all-state second team and was a unanimous pick to the CIML Iowa Conference first … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Macke, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Ankeny girls’ swimming coach Stout announces retirement after 15 seasons

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Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout wanted to leave her program in a good place. She has certainly done that. The longtime coach of the Hawkettes has announced her retirement. "I always knew I wanted to be sure I retired at a time when the team was in a position to succeed after my departure," said Stout, who has also been an assistant … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ swimming coach Stout announces retirement after 15 seasons

‘We’ll keep the same focus’: Hawkettes look to build on winning season

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' tennis team laid the foundation for a bright future under first-year coach Steve Smith. The Hawkettes posted an 8-7 record, including a 3-2 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. It was the program's first winning season since 2012. "Last year we focused on culture and process-oriented goals," said Smith. "So, we dialed in on … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll keep the same focus’: Hawkettes look to build on winning season

Four returning varsity regulars expected ‘to set the tone’ for Ankeny golfers

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Although the Ankeny girls' golf team boasts four returning varsity regulars, the Hawkettes' lineup could look a lot different this season. Gone is Jaci Webb, a three-time state qualifier who graduated last spring and is now playing for William Jewell College. She placed ninth in Class 4A last season, equaling the highest finish by an Ankeny golfer since … [Read more...] about Four returning varsity regulars expected ‘to set the tone’ for Ankeny golfers

‘Our goal is to go as far as possible’: Experienced Hawks return 10 starters

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A year ago, the Ankeny boys' soccer team posted an 11-6 record despite having an inexperienced squad. Now, the Hawks are beginning their second campaign under coach Marcus Varnum with a roster that is both seasoned and talented. "The strengths of our team are definitely the year of experience and growth that all of our returning players are bringing," … [Read more...] about ‘Our goal is to go as far as possible’: Experienced Hawks return 10 starters

Aguirre, Crandall, Johnson named to all-substate boys’ basketball team

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Ankeny players Lio Aguirre, Ryan Crandall and Carson Johnson have been named to the Class 4A Substate 1 boys' basketball team. The trio helped the Hawks to a 19-5 record and a trip to the state tournament this season. Crandall, a senior forward, averaged a team-high 11.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.2 steals per game. He was earlier selected to … [Read more...] about Aguirre, Crandall, Johnson named to all-substate boys’ basketball team

Roosevelt’s Patton to transfer to Ankeny, will play safety to prepare for next level

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One of the state's top football players in the Class of 2023 is headed to Ankeny High School. Des Moines Roosevelt star Jamison Patton, who is being recruited by Power Five schools as an athlete, announced on Sunday via Twitter that he will play for the Hawks in the fall. "After a lot of thought and talking it over with my family I will be transferring … [Read more...] about Roosevelt’s Patton to transfer to Ankeny, will play safety to prepare for next level

Ankeny boys’ tennis team seeks progress after posting 3-9 mark last season

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team will be looking to make some improvements during its second season under coach Ron Miller. The Hawks posted a 3-9 record a year ago, including a 1-4 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. They earned wins over Norwalk, Des Moines East and Fort Dodge during a 3-1 start before the schedule got tougher and the team struggled the rest … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis team seeks progress after posting 3-9 mark last season

RARE AIR: Ankeny senior Crandall earns all-state honors in 3rd different sport

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Ankeny senior Ryan Crandall has joined an exclusive club. The boys' basketball standout has been named to the Class 4A all-state third team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. He previously earned all-state honors in both football and baseball, becoming a rare Ankeny athlete to be recognized in all three sports. Crandall, a forward, led the … [Read more...] about RARE AIR: Ankeny senior Crandall earns all-state honors in 3rd different sport