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Jaguars place 2nd, Ankeny takes 5th in tight team race at Hawkette Invitational

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Only 15 points separated the top five teams in the Hawkette Invitational girls' track meet on Thursday at Ankeny Stadium. Indianola won the meet with 118 points. Ankeny Centennial was the runner-up in the eight-team field with 113, edging Cedar Falls by one point. "We had another great meet," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "It was awesome having … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd, Ankeny takes 5th in tight team race at Hawkette Invitational

Ankeny girls are No. 1 in first Class 3A soccer rankings, while Centennial is No. 5

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A in the first rankings of the season from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, while crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial is No. 5. The Jaguars opened their season on Monday with a 3-0 victory at No. 12 Iowa City West. The Hawkettes defeated visiting Cedar Falls, 1-0, in their opener on … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls are No. 1 in first Class 3A soccer rankings, while Centennial is No. 5

Hawkettes allow no shots, get goal from Squires in 1-0 victory over Cedar Falls

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss at Cedar Falls when the Tigers scored the winning goal on their only shot of the game. Tuesday's rematch in the season opener at Ankeny turned out to be a similar contest. The Hawkettes again dominated the run of play, got a goal from sophomore Isabel Squires in the first half, and went on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes allow no shots, get goal from Squires in 1-0 victory over Cedar Falls

Carlson breaks school record in hurdles, qualifies for Drake along with Zuber

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Two days after helping the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team to a school record, junior Hayden Carlson set another mark on Saturday. Carlson raced to a second-place finish in the 110 hurdles at the Ruth Marske Indoor Invitational, which was held at South Dakota State University. He posted a time of 14.36 seconds. Teammates Gavin Wise (15.64) and … [Read more...] about Carlson breaks school record in hurdles, qualifies for Drake along with Zuber

Jaguars win 9 events at Early Bird Relays; Hawks ‘set the tone’ in shuttle hurdle

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams made some strong statements on Thursday at the Waukee Northwest Early Bird Relays. No team scores were kept, but the Jaguars turned in a dominant performance. They won nine events, including four relays. The Hawks, meanwhile, had three victories--and two of them were particularly impressive. Ethan … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 9 events at Early Bird Relays; Hawks ‘set the tone’ in shuttle hurdle

‘We are all ready to go’: Ankeny golfers gear up for their 2nd season under Emke

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With a year under her belt, Kelley Emke is ready for her second season as the Ankeny girls' golf coach. "I definitely feel more comfortable in my role this year," said Emke. "There was so much to learn last year that I often felt like I was always coming up on new challenges. This year I think we are all ready to go. We know the expectations, we know what … [Read more...] about ‘We are all ready to go’: Ankeny golfers gear up for their 2nd season under Emke

Jaguars win 4×400 relay, Ankeny’s Badillo ties for 1st in high jump at Central Indoor

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams competed in the Central College Indoor Meet on Friday at Pella, and each squad came away with a victory. The Jaguars won the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:14.06. They won the race by more than 2 seconds over Southeast Polk. The highlight of Ankeny's day came in the high jump, where Mila Badillo … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4×400 relay, Ankeny’s Badillo ties for 1st in high jump at Central Indoor

Ankeny girls’ team returns several players, adds 2-time state qualifier Smith to lineup

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team has been strengthened by the addition of a two-time state qualifier. She's also a familiar face to the program. Senior Kira Smith, the daughter of Ankeny coach Steve Smith, has rejoined the squad after spending last year at a tennis academy in Florida. "She’s home this semester so she can graduate from Ankeny High … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team returns several players, adds 2-time state qualifier Smith to lineup

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Landon Pote, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Landon Pote is one of 12 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny boys' track team. He helped the Hawks to the Class 4A championship a year ago for the program's first state title since 1972. Pote placed third in the high jump with a leap of 6 feet 3 inches and finished seventh in the 110 hurdles in 15.08 seconds. He also teamed up with Sam … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Landon Pote, Ankeny boys’ track

‘I think it was a long offseason’: Hawkettes deal with injuries, prepare for new rules

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team will have to make some adjustments this spring. The Hawkettes posted a 14-5 record a year ago, losing two of those games in shootouts. This year, there will be no shootouts during the regular season. "There is no overtime, so games can end in a tie after 80 (minutes)," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "Also, kids who get a … [Read more...] about ‘I think it was a long offseason’: Hawkettes deal with injuries, prepare for new rules

Hawks return 10 starters, look to make deep run at Class 4A state tournament

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With 10 starters returning from a team that qualified for last year's Class 4A state tournament, the Ankeny boys' soccer players won't be satisfied just with making it back to state this season. The Hawks want to play for a bigger trophy. "The goal is to build on what we accomplished last year," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio, who guided the Hawks to … [Read more...] about Hawks return 10 starters, look to make deep run at Class 4A state tournament

Ankeny boys return state qualifier in Victor along with 4 other varsity regulars

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team made some positive strides a year ago. Coach Ron Miller is hoping that the Hawks can make even more this season. "We don't put a specific performance target on ourselves," Miller said. "I just ask the boys to practice hard and give everything they can each time out, and we will be much better at the end of each season than … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys return state qualifier in Victor along with 4 other varsity regulars

Badillo wins high jump, Cibula places in 2 events at Riverhawk Indoor Invitational

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A limited number of Ankeny girls' track athletes competed in the Riverhawk Indoor Invitational on Tuesday at Mason City. Ankeny recorded several top-10 finishes. Leading the way was Mila Badillo, who cleared the bar at 5 feet 1 inch to win the high jump. Ava Leinen placed fourth in the long jump with a leap of 16-10. Teammate Quinn Roush was sixth in … [Read more...] about Badillo wins high jump, Cibula places in 2 events at Riverhawk Indoor Invitational

Hawkettes return 12 state qualifiers from last year’s 8th-place team in Class 4A

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Despite losing some key pieces from last year's team, the Ankeny girls' track squad still boasts plenty of talent. The Hawkettes return 12 state qualifiers from a team that placed eighth in Class 4A a year ago with 34 points. "We have nine athletes who competed at state who either graduated or decided not to come out," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "But … [Read more...] about Hawkettes return 12 state qualifiers from last year’s 8th-place team in Class 4A

Madetzke sets meet record, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish at IATC Championships

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams earned top-10 finishes in the IATC Indoor Championships on Friday at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center in Ames. The Hawkettes placed fourth with 47 points, while the Jaguars finished ninth with 27. Waukee Northwest claimed the title with 67 points, edging Cedar Falls by two points. Ankeny was … [Read more...] about Madetzke sets meet record, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish at IATC Championships

Zuber wins 1,600 at IATC Championships, meets Blue Oval Standard for Drake

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Ankeny track standout Ethan Zuber showed on Thursday that he's already in mid-season form. Zuber won the 1,600 with a time of 4:12.75 in the IATC Indoor Championships at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center in Ames. He edged runner-up Owen Wolfe of Dowling Catholic by .25 seconds. Zuber met the Blue Oval Standard for the Drake Relays. He nearly … [Read more...] about Zuber wins 1,600 at IATC Championships, meets Blue Oval Standard for Drake

‘It’s time to make some noise!’: Hawks appear loaded for another run at 4A title

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Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen has already put 2024 behind him. The Hawks' record-setting performance in last year's Class 4A state meet won't mean anything when the 2025 season begins on Thursday with the ISU Indoor Meet at Ames. "In our preseason meeting I spoke about last year with the kids and how special of a year it was, and how that … [Read more...] about ‘It’s time to make some noise!’: Hawks appear loaded for another run at 4A title

‘I really like his style of play’: Benge commits to Flinn’s Drake soccer program

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Ankeny boys' soccer standout Landon Benge found everything he was looking for at nearby Drake University. That's why the senior forward has committed to play for the Bulldogs next year. "I love the size, location, the soccer program and the coaching staff," said Benge. "I’ve had the opportunity to work with coach Pat (Flinn) at some camps, and I really … [Read more...] about ‘I really like his style of play’: Benge commits to Flinn’s Drake soccer program

‘I really liked the team and coaches’: Sickerson verbally commits to UNI

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Ankeny sprinter Tyler Sickerson is fully healthy now, and he's made his college plans. The senior announced his verbal commitment over the weekend to join the Northern Iowa men's track and field program in the fall of 2025. "I really liked the team and coaches at UNI," said Sickerson. "I have a lot of teammates that I ran with in the past that already … [Read more...] about ‘I really liked the team and coaches’: Sickerson verbally commits to UNI