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Benge’s goal in OT gives Hawks at least a share of Iowa Conference crown

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It took more than 80 minutes, but the Ankeny boys' soccer team clinched at least a share of the CIML Iowa Conference championship on Tuesday. The second-ranked Hawks defeated No. 3 Waukee Northwest, 2-1, on an overtime goal by freshman Landon Benge at Ankeny Stadium. "It was just a massive battle for the entire game," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. … [Read more...] about Benge’s goal in OT gives Hawks at least a share of Iowa Conference crown

Drefke, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML Iowa Conference meet; Hawkettes finish 5th

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team has been trying to shoot under 370 all season. The Jaguars finally accomplished their goal on Tuesday. Centennial posted a score of 366 and placed second among seven teams in the CIML Iowa Conference meet at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. "We were really excited with the meet," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Drefke, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML Iowa Conference meet; Hawkettes finish 5th

Substate pairings announced: Hawks, Jaguars to open postseason at home

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The boys' substate soccer pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Second-ranked Ankeny (15-1) is the top seed in Class 3A Substate 1 and will host a semifinal game on Monday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. The Hawks will play the winner of a quarterfinal between Sioux City North (9-4) and Sioux City West (5-7). No. 15 Ames (7-4) … [Read more...] about Substate pairings announced: Hawks, Jaguars to open postseason at home

‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament

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A couple of close losses brought the Ankeny boys' tennis team's season to an end on Tuesday. The Hawks competed in a Class 2A district tournament at Waukee Northwest and needed to finish among the top three teams to advance to substate play. They were unable to extend their season. Waukee Northwest easily captured the district title and will move on to … [Read more...] about ‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament

Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek

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Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Course was played under some adverse conditions. The field of 58 girls' golfers had to deal with temperatures that soared into the 90s, as well as high humidity, gusty winds and a wet course that was soaked by rain over the weekend. "It was our first hot day to play golf!" said Ankeny Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Grace Miller and Gabby Schnepf, girls’ golf

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Senior Grace Miller has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a 3-2 record in the CIML Iowa Conference, while senior Gabby Schnepf has helped Ankeny to a 3-2 mark. Miller ranks fifth among the Jaguars with a nine-hole average of 53.6. She carded a 98 last Monday to help Centennial to a fourth-place finish in the Dragon Invitational at Jester … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Grace Miller and Gabby Schnepf, girls’ golf

‘They deserved that one’: Dragons hand Ankeny boys their first loss in 2 OTs

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It took a team effort for the Ankeny boys' soccer squad to win its first 14 games of the season. When the top-ranked Hawks finally suffered their first loss on Friday, it was a team effort as well. "We're all accountable for this one, myself included," Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum said after the Hawks lost to No. 5 Johnston, 3-2, in double overtime at … [Read more...] about ‘They deserved that one’: Dragons hand Ankeny boys their first loss in 2 OTs

KEN-SATIONAL!: Goal by Macke in final seconds gives Ankeny dramatic OT win

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As the final seconds ticked off the clock during the second overtime of Friday's game at Johnston, the Ankeny girls' soccer team appeared to be headed to a shootout. But senior midfielder Kennedy Macke had other ideas. Macke curved a shot into the goal with about 2 seconds left to give the fourth-ranked Hawkettes a dramatic 1-0 victory in the … [Read more...] about KEN-SATIONAL!: Goal by Macke in final seconds gives Ankeny dramatic OT win

Hawkettes roll to wins over S.E. Polk, Norwalk at Ankeny Quadrangular

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The eighth-ranked Ankeny girls' tennis team tuned up for postseason play by posting a pair of victories on Friday at the Ankeny Quadrangular. The Hawkettes rolled to a 10-1 victory over Southeast Polk and also defeated Norwalk, 8-3. They were also supposed to play Marshalltown, but that match was cancelled due to a lack of time and the fact that the two … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll to wins over S.E. Polk, Norwalk at Ankeny Quadrangular

‘I knew UNI was where I wanted to be’: Ankeny’s Fulk to run for Panthers

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Ankeny sprinter Eva Fulk has committed to join the Northern Iowa women's track and field program. Fulk said the process of choosing a school was an easy one for her. "I did look at a few other schools in the Midwest, but it didn’t take me long to choose and it wasn't a tough decision," she said. "Once I saw the school and watched a practice, I knew UNI … [Read more...] about ‘I knew UNI was where I wanted to be’: Ankeny’s Fulk to run for Panthers

Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional pairings from IGHSAU

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The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams have both earned No. 1 seeds in the Class 3A regional pairings that were announced Friday by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The third-ranked Jaguars (11-2) will host either Des Moines East (3-10) or Des Moines North (1-10) in a Region 3 semifinal on May 24 at 6 p.m. The Scarlets will play a … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional pairings from IGHSAU

Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump

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While the Ankeny girls' track team won five events in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Wednesday, crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial earned a pair of victories and also had a good night at Waukee Northwest. The host Wolves won the seven-team meet with 189 points. The Hawkettes placed second with 149. "We had a very strong showing," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump

Jaguars edge Ankeny boys for 3rd place at CIML Iowa Conference meet

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team enjoyed some success on Wednesday at Fort Dodge, where the Jaguars will return on May 12 for a Class 4A district meet. Centennial placed third among seven squads in the CIML Iowa Conference meet with 116 points. Ankeny took fourth with 112. Waukee Northwest easily captured the conference title in its first season … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny boys for 3rd place at CIML Iowa Conference meet

Ankeny boys tumble to No. 7 Mason City, will now prepare for district play

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Ron Miller knew that his team's schedule was going to get much tougher after the Hawks posted a 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge on April 11. He was right. Ankeny suffered an 11-0 loss to seventh-ranked Mason City on Wednesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was the eighth straight loss--and the third by shutout--for the Hawks, who … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys tumble to No. 7 Mason City, will now prepare for district play

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