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Changes coming in boys’ and girls’ basketball, bowling, and track and field

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Three recommendations from the joint committees of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union have been recently approved by both boards for boys' and girls' competition in basketball, bowling, and track and field. The IGHSAU Board of Directors unanimously voted the measures through at their July meeting that will … [Read more...] about Changes coming in boys’ and girls’ basketball, bowling, and track and field

Krueger, Larson earn all-state honors along with Pederson, Wahlberg

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Joe Krueger and Evan Larson have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with the Ankeny duo of Kyle Pederson and Conor Wahlberg. Krueger, a senior defender, was named to the Class 3A first team. He scored four goals this season and was the leader of a defensive unit … [Read more...] about Krueger, Larson earn all-state honors along with Pederson, Wahlberg

AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs

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Senior forward Rachael Christmann helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 14-5 record and a second-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. She led the Hawkettes with 16 goals, 11 assists and 43 points. Junior defender Courtney Kovacs helped Ankeny Centennial to an 18-3 mark and a trip to the Class 3A semifinals. She had one goal and two assists … [Read more...] about AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs

‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final

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As the Ankeny girls' soccer players walked off of Field 9 on Friday at Cownie Soccer Park, the Hawkettes held their heads up high. By reaching the Class 3A championship game for the third consecutive season, Ankeny had exceeded most people's expectations. "Everyone doubted us," said junior defender Eden Gibson. "Nobody believed in us, but we believed … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final