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HAWKETTE HEARTBREAK: Davison’s buzzer-beater ends Ankeny’s season

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Dru McAnelly is going to remember the journey more than the end result. The Ankeny girls' basketball coach tried to keep his emotions in check after his team closed out an historic season with a heartbreaking loss on Wednesday. "I told (the players) after the game that this is the group that got this program over the hump," said McAnelly. "We've … [Read more...] about HAWKETTE HEARTBREAK: Davison’s buzzer-beater ends Ankeny’s season

Jaguars earn another trip to state; Ankeny falls to Roughriders on buzzer-beater

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team is headed to Wells Fargo Arena for the second straight year. The Jaguars were nearly joined by crosstown rival Ankeny. Third-ranked Centennial held off No. 13 Sioux City East, 46-41, in a Class 5A regional final on Wednesday at Centennial. The Jaguars (20-3) advanced to the state tournament for the fourth … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn another trip to state; Ankeny falls to Roughriders on buzzer-beater

‘They consistently win’: Ankeny lineman Thomas to play football at Central

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Ankeny lineman Ethan Thomas has committed to play football at Central College. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Thomas announced his decision via Twitter on Tuesday. He helped the Hawks to a 10-3 record and a runner-up finish in Class 5A last season. "I looked at Morningside, St. Ambrose and Loras as well as Central," said Thomas. "I liked the facilities, both … [Read more...] about ‘They consistently win’: Ankeny lineman Thomas to play football at Central

Doruska bowls 632 series, places 19th in Class 3A individual state tournament

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Ankeny's Aidan Doruska finished in 19th place in the Class 3A individual boys' state bowling tournament on Monday at Maple Lanes Bowling Center in Waterloo. Doruska rolled a three-game series of 632 in the preliminaries. After bowling a 183 in his first game, he improved to a 215 in his second game and to a 234 in his final game. "Aidan bowled amazing, … [Read more...] about Doruska bowls 632 series, places 19th in Class 3A individual state tournament

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jace Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

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Ankeny junior Jace Anderson placed fourth at 145 pounds in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. He finished the season with a 36-8 record. Anderson is a three-time state qualifier and a two-time placewinner for the Hawks. He took seventh at 138 as a sophomore. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Congratulations … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jace Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

‘It just didn’t work out’: Anderson’s quest to make history ends with overtime loss

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More often than not, Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson finds a way to come out on top. On Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena, Anderson was looking to become the first three-time state champion in school history. But for one of the few times in his high school career, he couldn't find the answers he needed. Top-ranked Carter Freeman of Waukee … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t work out’: Anderson’s quest to make history ends with overtime loss

SURVIVE AND ADVANCE: Hawkettes nip Waukee, will play Riders for state berth

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It's been a magical season for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The Hawkettes didn't want it to end on Saturday night. Tenth-ranked Ankeny scored the last five points of the game to beat visiting Waukee, 44-40, in a Class 5A regional semifinal. The Hawkettes avenged a 53-45 loss at Waukee on Jan. 18. "We definitely had a lot of motivation coming … [Read more...] about SURVIVE AND ADVANCE: Hawkettes nip Waukee, will play Riders for state berth

Johnson returns to lineup, Kohl shines as Hawks top North to end regular season

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team wanted to keep its momentum going heading into postseason play. The ninth-ranked Hawks accomplished their goal with a 70-50 victory over visiting Des Moines North in a non-conference game on Friday. "I think tonight's win was very important for our team heading into the playoffs," said junior post player JJ Kohl. "It's … [Read more...] about Johnson returns to lineup, Kohl shines as Hawks top North to end regular season

Anderson earns shot at 3rd title; Hawks, Jaguars combine for 7 placewinners

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Trever Anderson is one win away from becoming the first three-time state wrestling champion in Ankeny High School history. The second-ranked Anderson defeated No. 3 Cale Seaton of Iowa City High, 3-1, in overtime in the 120-pound semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena. He got the winning takedown about 30 seconds … [Read more...] about Anderson earns shot at 3rd title; Hawks, Jaguars combine for 7 placewinners

Anderson moves closer to 3rd title; Bruhl, Helmkamp also advance to semifinals

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Two-time state champion Trever Anderson of Ankeny has advanced to the semifinals of the Class 3A state wrestling tournament along with the Ankeny Centennial duo of Lucas Bruhl and Jackson Helmkamp. The second-ranked Anderson posted a 15-4 major decision over No. 12 Braxten Westendorf of Waverly-Shell Rock in the quarterfinals at 120 pounds on Friday … [Read more...] about Anderson moves closer to 3rd title; Bruhl, Helmkamp also advance to semifinals

Five Hawk matmen, Centennial trio advance to Friday’s quarterfinals

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Eighth-ranked Ankeny advanced five wrestlers into Friday's quarterfinals in the Class 3A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial advanced three of its wrestlers into the quarterfinals. The Jaguars also have senior Cael Wiener alive in the consolation bracket. Both Ankeny and Centennial entered the tournament with seven … [Read more...] about Five Hawk matmen, Centennial trio advance to Friday’s quarterfinals

Anderson seeks 3rd state title, could avenge his only loss in Saturday’s finals

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While Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson won't achieve his goal of going undefeated this season, he could still avenge his only loss while capturing a third state title on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Anderson, who is ranked second at 120 pounds in Class 3A, boasts a 34-1 record after winning both of his matches during the state duals … [Read more...] about Anderson seeks 3rd state title, could avenge his only loss in Saturday’s finals

Hawk wrestlers earn 6th-place finish at Class 3A state duals tournament

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The Ankeny wrestling team was hoping to take its best shot against top-seeded Waverly-Shell Rock in the semifinals of the Class 3A state duals tournament on Wednesday. To do that, though, the fifth-seeded Hawks needed to get past No. 4 Linn-Mar (Marion) in the tournament's opening round at Wells Fargo Arena. Unfortunately, Ankeny came up a little … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers earn 6th-place finish at Class 3A state duals tournament

‘I think we adjusted well’: AHS boys use bigger lineup without Johnson, top Rams

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The absence of its starting point guard didn't seem to bother the Ankeny boys' basketball team. The ninth-ranked Hawks placed four players in double figures and defeated visiting Southeast Polk, 68-55, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Ankeny played without sophomore Carson Johnson, who injured his knee during Friday's overtime victory against … [Read more...] about ‘I think we adjusted well’: AHS boys use bigger lineup without Johnson, top Rams

Ankeny’s Doruska bowls 703 series, earns trip to individual state tournament

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Ankeny bowler Aidan Doruska will get to make another trip to Waterloo. The senior placed third in a Class 3A substate tournament on Tuesday at Maple Lanes Bowling Center, allowing him to qualify for Monday's individual state tournament. Maple Lanes will also host the individual meet. Prior to Tuesday, Doruska had bowled at the Waterloo facility only … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Doruska bowls 703 series, earns trip to individual state tournament

‘We’re going to get it done’: Ankeny wrestlers looking to win state duals title

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The Ankeny wrestling team isn't satisfied with just making it to the Class 3A state duals tournament. The Hawks want to win a trophy. "We have talked all year about winning state duals, and we have a really good team from top to bottom," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "We're going to go there and wrestle our best guys, and we're going to get it … [Read more...] about ‘We’re going to get it done’: Ankeny wrestlers looking to win state duals title

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lance Swanepoel, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Ankeny junior Lance Swanepoel won an individual title in the 100 butterfly at the boys' state swim meet on Saturday at Iowa City, posting a time of 48.22 seconds to earn automatic all-American honors. He broke his own school record in the event during Friday's preliminaries with a clocking of 48.20. Swanepoel also placed fourth in the 50 freestyle in … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lance Swanepoel, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Hawks capture district crown; Runner-up Jags match Ankeny with 7 state qualifiers

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Saturday's Class 3A district wrestling tournament at Fort Dodge featured nine matches between Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial grapplers. The team title also came down to a battle between the crosstown rivals. In the end, eighth-ranked Ankeny captured the overall crown with 220 points, even though Centennial went 5-4 in its head-to-head matches against the … [Read more...] about Hawks capture district crown; Runner-up Jags match Ankeny with 7 state qualifiers