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Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4

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The Ames boys' soccer team entered Monday's game at Ankeny on the heels of three consecutive shutout losses. The Little Cyclones were then outshot by Ankeny, 29-4, in the CIML Central Conference game. And yet, somehow, Ames emerged with a 2-1 victory over the seventh-ranked Hawks. "It was another tough loss," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "It was … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4

Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Freshman London Schuchart is a member of the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Schuchart played a key role in the Hawks' 10-1 victory at Ottumwa on April 2. He teamed up with Luke Parkinson for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles when Cade Davis was unable to play due to cramping. "London stepped up without any advance notice," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Hawkettes, Jaguars look to regroup after going 1-2 at Tournament of Champions

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It's time for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams to regroup. Both teams went 1-2 in the Tournament of Champions last week at Burlington. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes fell to 9-2 on the season, while the No. 2 Jaguars dropped to 7-2. Ankeny opened the tournament on Thursday with a 3-0 loss to Dunlap (Ill.). After dropping a 1-0 decision … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars look to regroup after going 1-2 at Tournament of Champions

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

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Senior Max Smith is the top sprinter on the Ankeny boys' track team. He won a pair of medals at the Drake Relays this weekend. Smith raced to a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter dash on Friday, posting a time of 10.99 seconds. He then teamed up with Nick Scherle, Peyton Agan and Conner Niffenegger to place sixth in the 4x100 relay on Saturday in 44.41 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Smith, Ankeny boys’ track

‘It’s a dream come true’: Hawkettes’ 4×100 relay wins coveted white flags

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Mytika Mayberry jogged across the infield turf at Drake Stadium on Saturday along with her three teammates, waving their coveted white flags. Just a few minutes earlier, Mayberry had sprinted down the homestretch of the blue oval, anchoring the Ankeny girls' 4x100 relay team to its first victory at the Drake Relays in 22 years. "This feels amazing," … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a dream come true’: Hawkettes’ 4×100 relay wins coveted white flags

Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

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The crosstown rivalry between Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial moved to the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Both schools qualified for the final in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay at the Drake Relays, setting up a Jag-Hawk showdown on a cold and rainy afternoon. While Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Linn-Mar (Marion) battled it out for the Relays title, … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys edge Jaguars for 3rd place in shuttle hurdle relay

Sindt places 2nd in 1,600, but ‘super happy’ about future roommate’s victory

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Ankeny's Tim Sindt didn't mind coming in second place on Saturday. The only runner that beat him, Joe Schaefer of Johnston, is a good friend. Schaefer won the boys' 1,600-meter run at the Drake Relays in a time of 4:21.33. Sindt was the runner-up in 4:23.48. "I'm super happy for him," Sindt said. "We're going to be roommates at Iowa State next year. … [Read more...] about Sindt places 2nd in 1,600, but ‘super happy’ about future roommate’s victory

Thrice as nice: 3 Ankeny sprinters earn top-8 finishes in girls’ 100

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The maroon-and-gold colors of Ankeny High School were easy to spot during the final of the girls' 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays on Friday. Three of the eight finalists in the race were Ankeny teammates: Mytika Mayberry, Eva van de Mortel and Mikala Sidney. "We all worked so hard to get here, and I'm so proud of all these ladies," said van de … [Read more...] about Thrice as nice: 3 Ankeny sprinters earn top-8 finishes in girls’ 100

‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

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Ankeny's Max Smith was just hoping to get into the finals of the 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays. He did even better than that. The senior placed fourth in the event on Friday at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 10.99 seconds. "I was happy with my start," Smith said. "I gave it my all." Smith earlier posted a season-best time of 10.90 in the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s better than what I expected’: Ankeny’s Smith places 4th in 100

‘Unlucky goal’ dooms Ankeny boys in 2-1 loss at Urbandale

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An unlucky break proved to be costly Thursday for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawks suffered a 2-1 loss at No. 12 Urbandale, which scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the second half. "Ryan Safley headed the ball, and it ricocheted off one of their players," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "I think everybody kind of … [Read more...] about ‘Unlucky goal’ dooms Ankeny boys in 2-1 loss at Urbandale

Preparation pays off as Hawkettes defeat Dowling Catholic in shootout

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer team was forced into a shootout Tuesday night by visiting Dowling Catholic, head coach Simon Brown and the Hawkettes were ready for the challenge. "For the PKs, we knew who our top five (shooters) were," Brown said. "We take PKs after every practice and track the data, so the girls were confident. We also track the … [Read more...] about Preparation pays off as Hawkettes defeat Dowling Catholic in shootout

‘Lackadaisical’ Hawks snap out of funk, post 2-0 win at Dowling Catholic

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To put it bluntly, Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns wasn't happy with his team's performance on Tuesday. The good news, though, is that the fifth-ranked Hawks still managed to post a 2-0 victory in their CIML Central Conference opener at No. 14 Dowling Catholic. "We were just lackadaisical, and it was very frustrating," said Burns. "But in high … [Read more...] about ‘Lackadaisical’ Hawks snap out of funk, post 2-0 win at Dowling Catholic

Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown

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While the Ankeny boys' tennis team has made tremendous strides in doubles, the Hawks have not made similar improvement in singles. Ankeny won two of the five doubles matches against visiting Marshalltown on Tuesday after being swept in singles, resulting in a 9-2 loss that dropped the Hawks' overall record to 2-6. "We had great doubles play," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown

Hawkettes drop 8-3 decision at Marshalltown in hard-fought battle

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The final score didn't tell the whole story of the Ankeny girls' tennis team's 8-3 loss at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The Bobcats raised their record to 6-2, but the win didn't come easily. All five of the doubles matches went to a decisive third set, with Ankeny winning two of them. "It was an awesome night," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens, whose team … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop 8-3 decision at Marshalltown in hard-fought battle

Hawkettes score early and often in wins over D.M. East, Iowa City West

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team relied on a simple formula to defeat a pair of opponents this weekend. Just score some goals early and often. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory over Des Moines East on Friday, then cruised past Iowa City West, 6-0, on Saturday. Both games were played at Ankeny High School. "The game started on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes score early and often in wins over D.M. East, Iowa City West

Raineri leads Hawks to win over East, then commits to play for UCCS

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It was a good weekend for Kolby Raineri and the Ankeny boys' soccer team. On Friday, Raineri recorded a hat trick to lead the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 7-1 victory over Des Moines East in a non-conference game at Cownie Park. Then, on Saturday, the senior announced on Twitter that he had made his college plans. "Blessed to announce I have committed to … [Read more...] about Raineri leads Hawks to win over East, then commits to play for UCCS