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DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE: Hawkettes roll past Waukee NW, Marshalltown

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team had a busy day on Thursday. Due to some earlier postponements, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes were forced to host two opponents on the same day. Ankeny responded with a pair of impressive victories. The Hawkettes rolled to an 11-0 win over Waukee Northwest, then later posted a 10-1 triumph over Marshalltown. They raised … [Read more...] about DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE: Hawkettes roll past Waukee NW, Marshalltown

No. 6 Marshalltown boys extend winning streak with victory over Hawks

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The Marshalltown boys' tennis team didn't need a dramatic rally. This time, the sixth-ranked Bobcats dominated from the start. After sweeping the five doubles matches to post a 7-4 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Wednesday, Marshalltown extended its winning streak to eight matches with an 11-0 triumph over visiting Ankeny on Thursday. The Bobcats … [Read more...] about No. 6 Marshalltown boys extend winning streak with victory over Hawks

Quass places 5th, Beason 10th in Drake Relays 3,000; Hanfelt hits PR in high jump

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Distance runners Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial and Drew Beason of Ankeny found themselves near the back of the pack after the opening lap of the girls' 3,000-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. The duo didn't stay there for very long. Quass, a junior, gradually worked her way up toward the front. Beason, a freshman, was right with her most of … [Read more...] about Quass places 5th, Beason 10th in Drake Relays 3,000; Hanfelt hits PR in high jump

Ankeny girls rebound from loss to Johnston with win over Roughriders

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Bouncing back from a tough loss on Monday, the Ankeny girls' tennis team cruised to a 10-1 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes improved to 4-2 on the season. Roosevelt's record dropped to 3-2. Ankeny had lost at No. 5 Johnston, 10-1, 24 hours earlier. All 10 of the team's wins came in … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls rebound from loss to Johnston with win over Roughriders

Freshman shines on Senior Night, leads Ankeny girls past Mason City

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It was a successful Senior Night for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The second-ranked Hawkettes defeated visiting Mason City, 4-0, in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. Most of Ankeny's starting lineup consisted of seniors. "We were able to start seven seniors and get all the seniors in the program playing time," said Ankeny coach Simon … [Read more...] about Freshman shines on Senior Night, leads Ankeny girls past Mason City

Parkinson wins twice, but Ankeny boys drop 8-3 decision to Roughriders

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped to 1-5 on the season with an 8-3 loss to visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Roughriders won five of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. They improved to 6-1 overall. Sam Parkinson had a good day for the Hawks. He posted a 6-3, 6-0 win over Beckett … [Read more...] about Parkinson wins twice, but Ankeny boys drop 8-3 decision to Roughriders

‘We certainly struggled on a difficult course’: Ankeny falls to No. 3 Bobcats

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After having Monday's Turk Bowman Invitational at Ames postponed due to a wet course, the Ankeny girls' golf team got a chance to play Tuesday against one of the state's best squads. Unfortunately, the Hawkettes couldn't take advantage of the nice conditions. Ankeny traveled to Marshalltown to face the third-ranked Bobcats and dropped a 167-212 … [Read more...] about ‘We certainly struggled on a difficult course’: Ankeny falls to No. 3 Bobcats

Newhard scores 4 goals, Wahlberg adds pair in Hawks’ 8-0 win at Mason City

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Overcoming a slow start, the Ankeny boys' soccer team remained unbeaten with an 8-0 victory at Mason City on Tuesday. The top-ranked Hawks led by just 1-0 at halftime, but then erupted for seven goals in the second half. They improved to 2-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 11-0 overall, while Mason City's records dropped to 0-3 and 0-7. “We didn’t get … [Read more...] about Newhard scores 4 goals, Wahlberg adds pair in Hawks’ 8-0 win at Mason City

Centennial boys win 7 events, easily capture team title at Jaguar Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. The Jaguars had seven first-place finishes and racked up 151 points. Waukee placed second in the five-team field with 100.5, and Ankeny finished third with 98.5. Waukee Northwest and Southeast Polk also competed. All of the teams rested some of their top … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 7 events, easily capture team title at Jaguar Invitational

‘Johnston was simply better’: Ankeny girls suffer 10-1 loss to No. 5 Dragons

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Another cold and windy day provided a challenge for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. This time, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes didn't adjust well to the tough conditions. Ankeny dropped a 10-1 decision at No. 5 Johnston in a non-conference meet on Monday. The Dragons (4-1) rebounded after suffering their first loss of the season, 7-3, at No. 2 Valley on … [Read more...] about ‘Johnston was simply better’: Ankeny girls suffer 10-1 loss to No. 5 Dragons

Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday

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Mason Lyons was a bright spot for the Ankeny boys' tennis team on Monday. Lyons won both of his matches in the Hawks' 8-3 loss to visiting Johnston in a non-conference meet. He posted a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tyler Barp at No. 1 singles, then teamed up with Dylan Victor for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles. "Mason had a good day," said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

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When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anna Schmitz, Ankeny girls’ tennis

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Senior Anna Schmitz has helped the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a 3-1 record, including a 3-0 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. She is the Hawkettes' No. 2 singles player. On Thursday, Schmitz won both of her matches as the Hawkettes posted a 10-1 victory over Ankeny Centennial at the Prairie Ridge courts. Her singles win sealed Ankeny's first-ever … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anna Schmitz, Ankeny girls’ tennis

Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

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The official high school qualifiers for the 2022 Drake Relays have been announced. Ankeny has qualified in nine girls' events and seven boys' events. Ankeny Centennial has qualified in five girls' events and four boys' events. Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller is the second-fastest qualifier in the boys' 400 with a time of 49.58 seconds. He also qualified in … [Read more...] about Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

After setting school record in 800, Macke gets hat trick in Hawkettes’ 8-0 win

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Alli Macke didn't have much time to celebrate her school record in the 800-meter run. About 24 hours after breaking that mark during the Jaguar Invitational at Ankeny Stadium, Macke scored three goals on Friday to lead the Ankeny girls' soccer team to an 8-0 victory over visiting Indianola in a non-conference game. "She's had a cool couple of days," … [Read more...] about After setting school record in 800, Macke gets hat trick in Hawkettes’ 8-0 win

‘It feels great’: Ankeny girls defeat Jaguars for first time in series history

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Back in February, the Ankeny girls' basketball team recorded its first-ever victory over its crosstown rival.n Now, the Ankeny girls' tennis squad has made some history as well. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes defeated Ankeny Centennial, 10-1, in a dual meet on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. They had lost all seven previous matchups against the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels great’: Ankeny girls defeat Jaguars for first time in series history

Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown

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Thursday's Jaguar Invitational was hosted by Ankeny Centennial, but the Ankeny girls' track team clearly felt right at home. The Hawkettes won seven events and easily captured the six-team meet with 171 points. Dowling Catholic placed second with 145. "We checked off every box we had going into the meet," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We wanted to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown