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‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener

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Tuesday's 3-1 victory over visiting Mason City probably wasn't the Ankeny boys' soccer team's most impressive win of the season. But it was a productive triumph nonetheless. "Everyone got minutes for us, and that was the best part," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. Ankeny held a 1-0 lead at halftime. The Hawks then added two more goals in the second … [Read more...] about ‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener

‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City

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Simon Brown has been waiting for his Ankeny girls' soccer team to have an offensive explosion. It finally came on Tuesday night. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes built a 6-0 halftime lead and rolled to an 8-1 victory at Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "It was good to see the offense flowing and some girls getting much-deserved goals," … [Read more...] about ‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City

Ex-Ankeny star Pitz guides Roosevelt boys to 8-3 victory over Hawks

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Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis coach Dan Pitz once starred for Ankeny High School. On Tuesday, Pitz got the best of his alma mater. The Roughriders (4-2) swept all six of the singles matches and went on to defeat visiting Ankeny, 8-3, in a non-conference meet. The Hawks dropped to 3-5 on the season. Ankeny coach Ron Miller was pleased, however, … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Pitz guides Roosevelt boys to 8-3 victory over Hawks

Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors

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The members of the Ankeny girls' golf team were very happy to see the Fort Dodge Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. The Hawkettes took advantage of the favorable course to defeat Fort Dodge, 181-221, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "We played very well!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "It was very clear that there was a change in the level of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors

‘Exhausted’ Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Johnston, fall to 3-4 on season

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team probably could have used a day off on Monday. The schedule didn't allow it. The Hawks traveled to Johnston for a non-conference meet and dropped a 10-1 decision to the Dragons, who were coming off a third-place finish in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday. Ankeny placed seventh in its home tournament. "It was a … [Read more...] about ‘Exhausted’ Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Johnston, fall to 3-4 on season

The gauntlet ends: Hawkettes fall to another one of state’s top teams

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It's been a tough two-week stretch for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes dropped to 2-4 on the season with an 11-0 loss to visiting Valley on Monday. All four of their losses have come in the last 14 days via shutout against some of the state's top teams. Ankeny fell to Waukee, Dowling Catholic and Ankeny Centennial before losing to the … [Read more...] about The gauntlet ends: Hawkettes fall to another one of state’s top teams

‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker

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A difficult stretch of meets continued for the Ankeny girls' golf team with perhaps the steepest challenge yet. After playing three consecutive meets on Wednesday through Friday, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments, the Hawkettes traveled to Veenker Golf Course on Monday for the Ames Invitational. They placed fourth in the 11-team field with a 424 … [Read more...] about ‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker

‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity

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The Southeast Polk boys' soccer team brought a physical style of play to the Ankeny High School field on Friday night. The Hawks matched Southeast Polk's intensity, scoring two goals in the second half to post a 3-1 victory. "It was definitely a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "It was a physical and mental battle. They had guys that … [Read more...] about ‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity

Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins is a two-time placewinner in singles at the boys' state tennis tournament. The senior showed on Friday that he could be a threat in doubles as well if he decided to go that route. Blevins teamed up with Nic Mackaman to win the No. 1 doubles title in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. The duo led the Jaguars to a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite

Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth among 12 squads in the Lamson Invitational on Friday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a 394 total. The meet was originally scheduled for Monday, but was postponed due to bad weather. That forced Ankeny to play three meets in three days, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments after hosting the Toni Dickey … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational

Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays

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Ankeny's Tyrese Miller likely opened some eyes on Thursday at the Drake Relays. Mason Thompson and the rest of the Hawks' track squad probably did, too. Miller and Thompson led the way as Ankeny earned medals in five different events. The Hawks placed third or higher in three of them. "Still pumped from yesterday," Ankeny coach Nick Nelson tweeted … [Read more...] about Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays

Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny

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Thursday's Jag-Hawk doubleheader at the Prairie Ridge courts featured a lot of great tennis and four teams battling a common opponent. "It was a fantastic night for our fifth annual 'Pink Out' event," said Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Tami Lewton. "It was so awesome to see four teams about to compete come together to fight one enemy--cancer." All four … [Read more...] about Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny

‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays

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When the Ankeny girls' track team won the 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet two years ago, the Hawkettes were known as a squad with a lot of sprint speed. This year's team has proven to be very strong in multiple areas. Ankeny showed off its depth on Thursday at the Drake Relays, where the Hawkettes medaled in six events and had five top-five … [Read more...] about ‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays

Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

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As the weather improved on Thursday, so did the scores for many of the girls' golf teams competing in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. Ankeny placed fourth under the sunny skies. The Hawkettes posted a 373 total on their home course. "I was very proud of all of the girls today!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They all improved in … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks

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Sarah Lynn was a standout player for the Ankeny girls' soccer team several years ago. Someday, she'd like to coach her own squad. On Tuesday, Lynn got a chance to do just that when Ankeny coach Simon Brown was unable to attend the Hawkettes' game against visiting Urbandale. Brown, who also coaches the William Penn men's team, was on his way to Florida … [Read more...] about ‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks

‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak

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There's no reason for the Ankeny boys' soccer team to panic. But coach Marcus Varnum is hoping that the Hawks can learn from Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Urbandale. "The sky isn't falling. It isn't the end of the world," said Varnum, whose team had its six-game winning streak snapped. "But we can't casually walk away from this one. We're going to see … [Read more...] about ‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Sophomore forward Avry Olson has helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 6-2 record. He scored the Hawks' only goal in their 2-1 loss at Urbandale on Tuesday. "Avry is an attacking player for us that has played good minutes off the bench," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "He had a bit of (an injury) on Saturday against Norwalk and wasn't quite ready to … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer

Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Dowling, will play Centennial on Thursday

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Dowling Catholic's Daniel Lu is one of the state's top boys' tennis players. The rest of the Maroons' squad is pretty good, too. Lu won both of his matches without dropping a single game and visiting Dowling posted a 9-2 victory over Ankeny on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're tough," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "But we're maybe not as … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Dowling, will play Centennial on Thursday