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Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite

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The last time Jaci Webb played in an official high school golf meet was more than 22 months ago, when she placed 12th in the Class 4A state meet. Her game is still in pretty good shape. The senior carded an 83 on Monday to earn medalist honors in the season-opening Ankeny Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Course. The William Jewell recruit led … [Read more...] about Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite

Ankeny, Centennial teams combine for 8 victories at Jim Duncan Invitational

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All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams came away with victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Ankeny girls' and Centennial boys' squads each won three events. The Ankeny boys' and Centennial girls' teams each had one first-place finish. Many of the athletes will be back at Drake Stadium on April 22 … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial teams combine for 8 victories at Jim Duncan Invitational

‘We kicked it into gear in the 2nd half’: Hawkettes knock off Bettendorf

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Friday's 4-2 victory over visiting Bettendorf could pay off later this season for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. "Bettendorf is always a top-10 team," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "The motivation before the game was that if we could beat a top-10 team it would keep us in the mix for a good seed in the postseason." Kennedy Mackey scored a pair of … [Read more...] about ‘We kicked it into gear in the 2nd half’: Hawkettes knock off Bettendorf

‘I really like this group of young ladies’: Hawkettes show progress at Boone

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team earned a third-place finish in the Boone Invitational on Friday. Indianola won the four-team tournament. Ames was second, followed by Ankeny and the host Toreadors. "I really like this group of young ladies," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "We identified some areas where we need improvement, and we’ll work on those this … [Read more...] about ‘I really like this group of young ladies’: Hawkettes show progress at Boone

ALL IN THE FAMILY: Ankeny’s Bosch to follow in her sisters’ footsteps

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Megan Bosch has decided to follow in her sisters' footsteps. The Ankeny senior has signed a letter of intent to join the Northwestern College women's track and field and cross country programs. Her sister Katie was a standout runner for the Red Raiders, and another sister--Emily--is currently a senior on the Northwestern softball team. "My three older … [Read more...] about ALL IN THE FAMILY: Ankeny’s Bosch to follow in her sisters’ footsteps

Hawks get early goal from Hunter Yeatts in 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic

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The rainy conditions turned the Ankeny High School soccer field into a slippery mess on Thursday night. It didn't seem to bother Hunter Yeatts and his teammates on the Ankeny boys' squad. Yeatts scored the game's only goal early in the first half and the Hawks went on to defeat Dowling Catholic, 1-0, in a CIML non-conference game. "It was a good one … [Read more...] about Hawks get early goal from Hunter Yeatts in 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic

Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team was just seconds away from clinching a season-opening victory on Tuesday. The Hawkettes held a 1-0 lead at Iowa City West and had control of the ball in the final minute of regulation. "We were up with a lot of shots (for us) to a little (for West), and we had the ball in the corner with about 20 seconds to go," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout

Hawks win 4×200 relay, place fourth overall at DouBrava Invitational

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There's no shortage of speed on the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks showed off their depth in the sprint events on Tuesday during the DouBrava Invitational at Urbandale. They won the 4x200 relay in a time of 1:30.13, finishing about 1 second ahead of runner-up Johnston. Colin Kadolph, Jase Bauer and Brody Brecht--who all starred on Ankeny's state … [Read more...] about Hawks win 4×200 relay, place fourth overall at DouBrava Invitational

Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Ron Miller made some changes to his lineup on Tuesday. The results were pretty much the same. The Hawks posted a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet. They improved to 2-0 on the season. "Even though the match was billed as the three Des Moines schools combined team, we only played East kids on … [Read more...] about Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East

Ankeny girls romp past East/Hoover in Smith’s coaching debut

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Many of the Ankeny girls' tennis players entered Tuesday's season-opening meet without any varsity experience. The Hawkettes ended the non-conference meet at Des Moines East/Hoover with a 10-1 victory--and some much-needed seasoning. "It was great to get these young ladies some experience," said new Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "I was proud of how they … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls romp past East/Hoover in Smith’s coaching debut

Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown

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The Ankeny girls' track team was missing a few of its multi-sport athletes on Tuesday night as the girls' soccer squad opened its season at Iowa City West. Still, the Hawkettes had enough firepower to win the Hi Covey Relays at Ames. "We were limited with soccer starting up, and we were short a few key pieces," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "It was … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track

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Junior Ella Kuper is a member of the Ankeny girls' track team. "Ella filled in several events for us at the Waukee Earlybird meet (on March 26) due to schedule conflicts with other kids," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "She did a great job and held her own against some tough competition. She’s a great leader for us." The Hawkettes will compete in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track

Hawks win shootout against C.R. Kennedy, give Varnum his first victory

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't have to wait long to get back on the field Saturday after a season-opening loss. The Hawks dropped a 2-0 decision to Linn-Mar (Marion) in their opener, but came back a couple hours later and defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 1-0, in a shootout. Both games were played at Ankeny. "The boys showed a lot of grit," said … [Read more...] about Hawks win shootout against C.R. Kennedy, give Varnum his first victory

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ soccer team

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The success of the Ankeny boys' soccer program didn't happen overnight. The Hawks struggled to a 2-12-2 record in their first season of competition in 1985, and they didn't post a winning mark until 1989, when coach Mark McDougal led the team to a 7-6-3 campaign. The 1990s saw some gradual progress under McDougal and then Peter Rameh, who took over the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ soccer team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mason Thompson, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Mason Thompson is a member of the Ankeny boys' track team. The standout hurdler has committed to run for Grand View next year. Thompson placed second in the 110 hurdles in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley. He helped the Hawks to a sixth-place finish overall. Here is some inside info on Thompson: How is the season going thus far? For … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mason Thompson, Ankeny boys’ track

Jaguars win 4 events, place 3rd overall at Ram Relays; Hawks finish 6th

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Earlier in the week, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team had to overcome some extremely windy conditions to win the Cub Relays at Nevada. On Thursday, the Jaguars--as well as crosstown rival Ankeny--had to deal with a different issue in the Ram Relays at Southeast Polk. "They were having some trouble with the timing system," said Ankeny coach Nick … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 3rd overall at Ram Relays; Hawks finish 6th

McMahon sets school record in 1,500, leads Ankeny girls to Hawkette crown

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It's been a few years since the Ankeny girls' track team won its own Hawkette Invitational. The Hawkettes put an end to that drought with a dominating performance on Thursday. Ankeny captured eight events and easily won the team title with 178.75 points. The Hawkettes last won their home meet in 2017, when Dennis Adamson was the team's coach. "It … [Read more...] about McMahon sets school record in 1,500, leads Ankeny girls to Hawkette crown

Hawks dominate tiebreakers, open season with 8-3 victory at Norwalk

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Ron Miller's coaching debut with the Ankeny boys' tennis team was a rousing success. The Hawks opened their season on Thursday with an 8-3 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference meet. They won four of the six singles matches, then captured four of the five doubles matches to seal the win. "It was a great win to start off the season, and it was because … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate tiebreakers, open season with 8-3 victory at Norwalk

‘I felt like Wartburg was the best fit for me’: Ankeny’s Poock commits to Knights

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Ankeny distance runner Andrew Poock has committed to Wartburg College. Poock picked the Knights over Central and Simpson. All three schools are members of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference. "I looked at Iowa State first, but after looking at Central, Simpson and Wartburg I liked the feel of the smaller schools better," Poock said. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like Wartburg was the best fit for me’: Ankeny’s Poock commits to Knights