Jenna Pitz and the Ankeny girls' soccer team appear to be peaking at the right time. Pitz scored the game's only goal in the first half and the fourth-ranked Hawkettes went on to beat visiting Valley, 1-0, in the CIML Conference finale for both teams on Friday. The No. 2 Tigers were held scoreless for only the second time this season. "It's a really … [Read more...] about Pritchard-to-Pitz connection gives Hawkettes 1-0 victory over No. 2 Valley
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No. 1 Valley boys post 7th consecutive shutout with 5-0 victory over Hawks
There's a reason why the Valley boys' soccer team is ranked No. 1 in Class 4A. The Tigers are on a roll. Valley closed out its CIML Conference schedule with a 5-0 victory over visiting Ankeny on Thursday. It was the seventh consecutive shutout for the Tigers, who have not conceded a goal since dropping a 1-0 decision at No. 2 Johnston on April … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley boys post 7th consecutive shutout with 5-0 victory over Hawks
‘We took care of business’: Ankeny teams score 193 points, place 2nd at SQM
A long bus ride to Council Bluffs turned into a successful business trip for the Ankeny track teams. Both the Hawks and Hawkettes scored 193 points and placed second among eight teams in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Wickersham Stadium. More importantly, both Ankeny squads qualified for next week's state meet in a combined 33 … [Read more...] about ‘We took care of business’: Ankeny teams score 193 points, place 2nd at SQM
Regional soccer pairings: Ankeny, Centennial girls earn No. 1 seeds in 3A
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams have both received No. 1 seeds for the upcoming Class 3A regional tournaments from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (8-3-1) is the top seed in Region 4 and will host a semifinal game against Ames (8-7) or Fort Dodge (0-8) on Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. No. 12 Urbandale … [Read more...] about Regional soccer pairings: Ankeny, Centennial girls earn No. 1 seeds in 3A
Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad took sixth in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Jester Park, while Ankeny finished eighth in the nine-team field. Third-ranked Southeast Polk shot a 326 to win the team title. No. 6 Waukee Northwest was second with a 331, followed by No. 8 Valley with a 337. Centennial and Dowling Catholic each finished … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
Smith earns another trip to state with runner-up finish at regional tourney
Ankeny sophomore Kira Smith has been battling an inflamed rotator cuff in her right shoulder for much of the girls' high school tennis season. The injury didn't prevent her from earning a second consecutive trip to the Class 2A state tournament. Smith placed second in singles in a Class 2A regional tournament on Wednesday at Valley. She advanced to the … [Read more...] about Smith earns another trip to state with runner-up finish at regional tourney
GOOOOOOAL!: Jimenez’s blast gives Ankeny boys 1-0 triumph at Urbandale
One goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Sophomore Brian Jimenez scored on a blast from 30 yards out to give the Hawks a 1-0 victory on Tuesday at Urbandale. It was the first goal of the season for Jimenez, who found the top corner of the net. That was all the support that freshman goalkeeper Jackson Dockendorff needed. He went on … [Read more...] about GOOOOOOAL!: Jimenez’s blast gives Ankeny boys 1-0 triumph at Urbandale
Dietz, Hawkettes roll past Urbandale, will host showdown vs. No. 2 Valley Friday
At times this season, the Ankeny girls' soccer team has struggled to find the net. That wasn't a problem on Tuesday night. Camryn Dietz scored a pair of goals and the fourth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 4-0 victory over No. 12 Urbandale in a CIML Conference game at Ankeny. "A couple of the girls really set themselves apart," said Ankeny coach Simon … [Read more...] about Dietz, Hawkettes roll past Urbandale, will host showdown vs. No. 2 Valley Friday
Substate soccer pairings: Road to state goes through No. 4 NW for Jaguars
Last year, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams both ended their seasons with a loss to Waukee Northwest in the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Park. This year, the Jaguars may have to beat Northwest just to qualify for the first-ever Class 4A tournament. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its substate brackets on … [Read more...] about Substate soccer pairings: Road to state goes through No. 4 NW for Jaguars
‘Caleb was amazing’: Peterson captures district crown, earns 3rd berth to state
Ankeny Centennial's Caleb Peterson is headed to the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament for the third straight year. The top-seeded Peterson rolled to a district singles title on Monday at Ames, losing a total of just two games on the day. The senior posted a 6-0, 6-2 win over third-seeded Micah Flaherty of Fort Dodge in the final to raise his record … [Read more...] about ‘Caleb was amazing’: Peterson captures district crown, earns 3rd berth to state
Another narrow loss drops Ankeny girls’ tennis team to 4-7 on season
For the fourth time this season, the Ankeny girls' tennis team suffered a 6-5 loss on Monday--this time to Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet at the Waveland courts. The Roughriders won four of the six singles matches, then added two more victories in doubles to raise their record to 8-4. Tenth-ranked Ankeny dropped to 4-7. "We rested quite … [Read more...] about Another narrow loss drops Ankeny girls’ tennis team to 4-7 on season
Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
Monday's Waukee Invitational at River Valley Golf Course in Adel provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams to tune up for the postseason. The Jaguars placed sixth in the 12-team field. They posted a score of 371. "We played a course today that no one had played before," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sydney Otto, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Senior Sydney Otto has helped the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a 4-6 record. The Hawkettes posted wins over Marshalltown and Southeast Polk at the Ankeny Quadrangular on Friday. Otto was also a key player on the Ankeny volleyball squad last fall, helping the Hawkettes to the CIML Conference title and a 35-5 mark. The libero led the team with 402 digs, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sydney Otto, Ankeny girls’ tennis
‘I feel like we matched their intensity’: Jaguars roll past Ankeny in rivalry game
Rashidi Ishibwami and the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team had to wait another 24 hours to retrieve the coveted pick axe trophy. After Friday's Ankeny Derby showdown against Ankeny was postponed due to rain and lightning, Ishibwami scored a pair of goals on Saturday to lead the Jaguars to a 4-0 victory over their crosstown rival. The win avenged … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like we matched their intensity’: Jaguars roll past Ankeny in rivalry game
IT’S A DRAW: Hawkettes, Jaguars battle to 0-0 tie in rain-shortened contest
This wasn't the ending that anybody wanted. Friday night's Ankeny Derby showdown between the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team and No. 8 Ankeny Centennial ended in a 0-0 draw when the game was called off early in the second half due to rain and lightning at Northview Stadium. The boys' contest was postponed to Saturday at 6 p.m. "I think both … [Read more...] about IT’S A DRAW: Hawkettes, Jaguars battle to 0-0 tie in rain-shortened contest
Hawkettes post wins over Marshalltown, S.E. Polk at Ankeny Quadrangular
On a day when the Ankeny girls' tennis team was planning to honor its seniors, Mother Nature refused to cooperate. The Hawkettes defeated a pair of opponents on Friday in the Ankeny Quadrangular, but their final match against unbeaten Norwalk was cancelled due to rain. "The weather also forced us to move our senior recognition ceremony indoors at the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes post wins over Marshalltown, S.E. Polk at Ankeny Quadrangular
Ankeny girls place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th at competitive CIML Conference meet
Thursday's CIML Conference meet at Waukee Northwest was a good tune-up for the rest of championship season for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The Hawkettes placed third in the meet with 117.5 points. Dowling Catholic won the team title with 125 points, edging the host Wolves by two points. Northwest is the defending Class 4A … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th at competitive CIML Conference meet
Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800
Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen didn't want to overwork his athletes with two more championship meets on the schedule. The Hawks placed fourth in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Valley--even though they rested a few of their top performers. They finished with 88 points. "I was very happy with the results," said Mullen. "This four-week … [Read more...] about Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800
Hawkette golfers shoot season-best score, place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite
The Ankeny girls' golf squad placed eighth among 11 teams in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek. The Hawkettes posted a score of 391, their best 18-hole round of the season. "It was another gorgeous day to play, and our girls played the best golf they have collectively all year," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Even though we … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers shoot season-best score, place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite
Ankeny boys’ tennis squad drops consecutive meets at Urbandale, Valley
After dropping a 6-5 decision at Urbandale on Wednesday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team traveled to Valley on Thursday and suffered a 9-2 loss to the fourth-ranked Tigers. Valley improved to 6-2 in the CIML Conference and 9-3 overall. The Hawks' records dropped to 1-7 and 1-8. Ankeny got wins from the No. 4 doubles team of Colin and Drew Lueck and the … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis squad drops consecutive meets at Urbandale, Valley