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Substate assignments announced: Hawks, Jaguars learn their potential foes

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The road to the Class 3A state tournament appears to be a favorable one for the top-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team. It doesn't look too bad for No. 4 Ankeny Centennial, either. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its substate assignments on Wednesday. The Hawks have been placed in Substate 1, while the Jaguars are in Substate … [Read more...] about Substate assignments announced: Hawks, Jaguars learn their potential foes

‘This was supposed to be next year’s goal’: Hawkettes capture league crown

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It didn't take long for coach Steve Smith to turn the Ankeny girls' tennis program around. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes clinched the CIML Iowa Conference title on Tuesday with a 9-2 victory at Ames. They finished 6-0 in the league and improved to 7-2 overall. "It's crazy how well this season is going," said Smith. "This was supposed to be next year's … [Read more...] about ‘This was supposed to be next year’s goal’: Hawkettes capture league crown

Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before regional meet on May 18

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The Ames Quadrangular on Tuesday gave the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team a chance to play Veenker Golf Course before a Class 4A regional meet on May 18. The Jaguars, who found out on Tuesday that they had been assigned to the Veenker regional, placed second among the four teams with a 194. Ankeny, which has been assigned to the Willow Creek regional, … [Read more...] about Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before regional meet on May 18

Newhard’s record-setting goal lifts Hawks to OT victory against Centennial

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Lucas Newhard couldn't have picked a better time to set the Ankeny school record for most goals in a season. Newhard booted the ball into the net just 33 seconds into overtime and the top-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team defeated No. 4 Ankeny Centennial, 2-1, before a crowd of 3,800 on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. "It feels amazing," said Newhard. "I knew … [Read more...] about Newhard’s record-setting goal lifts Hawks to OT victory against Centennial

Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Ames, will host No. 7 Mason City on Wednesday

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After dropping a 9-2 decision to visiting Ames on Tuesday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team will face another tough test on Wednesday. The Hawks will host seventh-ranked Mason City in another CIML Iowa Conference dual meet that was moved up from Thursday due to a forecast of rain. Mason City (3-2, 5-3) is coming off an 8-3 win over Ankeny Centennial on its … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Ames, will host No. 7 Mason City on Wednesday

Froehlich earns medalist honors as Hawkettes roll to victory at Mason City

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The Ankeny girls' golf team evened its record at 2-2 in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 201-253 victory over Mason City on Monday at the Mason City Country Club. Mason City dropped to 0-2 in the league. "We were able to notch another win in our conference, which is always a good thing," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Hopefully, we can continue that … [Read more...] about Froehlich earns medalist honors as Hawkettes roll to victory at Mason City

Hawks romp past Ottumwa, Fort Dodge; Showdown vs. Centennial up next

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Lucas Newhard and the Ankeny boys' soccer team may not be unstoppable, but nobody has found a way to slow them down yet. Newhard had a hat trick on Friday to lead the top-ranked Hawks to a 6-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a CIML Iowa Conference game. The contest was moved to Ankeny Stadium due to an issue with the lights at Ankeny High … [Read more...] about Hawks romp past Ottumwa, Fort Dodge; Showdown vs. Centennial up next

No. 2 Hawkettes, No. 4 Jaguars each finish 3-0 at Tournament of Champions

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Another dominant weekend by the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams sets up a huge showdown between the crosstown rivals on Tuesday for Jag-Hawk supremacy. Second-ranked Ankeny and No. 4 Centennial each went 3-0 on Friday and Saturday in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington. The Hawkettes are now 12-0 and still have yet to allow a goal … [Read more...] about No. 2 Hawkettes, No. 4 Jaguars each finish 3-0 at Tournament of Champions

A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800

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It seems only fitting that Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller got to run the final lap of the final event in the 112th Drake Relays on Saturday afternoon. After all, he spent most of the weekend on the blue oval, leaving his competitors in the dust. Miller completed a spectacular meet by helping the Hawks to a third-place finish in the boys' 4x400 relay. He … [Read more...] about A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800

Hawkettes earn 7th-place finish in 4×400; Centennial frosh takes 11th in 400 lows

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Getting a chance to run in the final of the Drake Relays 4x400 relay was enough for Eva Fulk and her teammates on the Ankeny girls' track squad. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in the event on Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium. They posted a time of 4:05.91. "We pushed really hard to get into the finals," said Fulk. "I was really … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn 7th-place finish in 4×400; Centennial frosh takes 11th in 400 lows

Hawkette golfers shoot a season-best 387, place 9th at Lamson Invitational

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Friday's Lamson Invitational at Willow Creek Golf Course featured a showdown between the top three girls' golf teams in Class 4A. Top-ranked Pleasant Valley won the 13-team meet with a score of 313, edging No. 2 Valley--the host team--by four strokes. No. 3 Marshalltown finished third with a 330. Ankeny shot a 387 to place ninth. "I was very excited … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers shoot a season-best 387, place 9th at Lamson Invitational

TYRIFFIC TYRESE: Miller wins Drake Relays 100, then sets meet mark in 400

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Tyrese Miller accomplished a lifelong goal on Friday at the Drake Relays. The Ankeny senior raced to a victory in the boys' 100-meter dash to earn a coveted white flag. "It feels awesome," said Miller. "I've worked super hard for this moment all my life. I'm so happy." Miller enjoyed it so much that he later captured another Drake Relays title in … [Read more...] about TYRIFFIC TYRESE: Miller wins Drake Relays 100, then sets meet mark in 400

Macke smashes school record to place 4th in 800; Baier takes 7th in discus

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Ankeny freshman Alli Macke wasn't even aware that she had smashed her own school record by more than 4 seconds. After placing fourth in the girls' 800-meter run at the Drake Relays on Friday afternoon, Macke was asked if she was happy with her time. "What was it?" she responded. When told that she was clocked in 2:13.45, Macke beamed a huge … [Read more...] about Macke smashes school record to place 4th in 800; Baier takes 7th in discus

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