Sophomore Eva van de Mortel is one of 14 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny girls' track team. She placed 15th in the 100 and also ran on the Hawkettes' third-place 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet. During the indoor season, van de Mortel won the 55-meter dash at Wartburg and the 60-meter dash at UNI, where over 200 girls competed and she was … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track
Spring
Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program
The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' tennis team isn't concerned about the Hawks' lack of experience. But he is pretty excited about his players' enthusiasm. "We can tell the team is really enjoying playing tennis right now," said Steve Smith, who took over the program following Randy Daniels' retirement. "We’ve seen several players on the courts on … [Read more...] about Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program
Under new coach, Hawkettes boast 14 returning state qualifiers
After watching his team compete in a pair of indoor meets, Ankeny girls' track coach Thomas Cotter likes what he has seen from the Hawkettes. "The indoor season has gone great," said Cotter, whose team will compete again on Saturday at the Buena Vista Indoor Meet. "We went into the season hoping to develop more 400 runners, and we have certainly seen … [Read more...] about Under new coach, Hawkettes boast 14 returning state qualifiers
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Parr, Ankeny girls’ track
Sam Parr is a member of the Ankeny girls' track team. "Sam is a senior who has really stepped up as a team leader in the first few weeks of the season as we have transitioned to our new routines and expectations," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "She focuses on the discus, but will also throw shot for us from time to time this spring." The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Parr, Ankeny girls’ track
Hawks boast high hopes after strong finish at last year’s state meet
If the Ankeny boys' track team can stay healthy, the Hawks should have a good chance to build on the success of last year's squad. Ankeny tied for 13th place in the Class 4A state meet with 21 points. It was the Hawks' highest finish since the split into two high schools. Thirteen state qualifiers are back, including standout distance runner Tim Sindt, … [Read more...] about Hawks boast high hopes after strong finish at last year’s state meet
Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program
John Petersen always thought he'd be a head golf coach someday. Steve Smith never thought he'd pursue a high school coaching position. Now, both of them are getting ready to tackle new challenges this spring. Petersen, the former Ankeny boys' basketball and assistant boys' tennis coach, has taken over the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf program. He … [Read more...] about Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program
William Penn coach hired to take over Ankeny girls’ soccer program
Simon Brown, a native of Dublin, Ireland, has been named the head coach of the Ankeny girls' soccer team. Brown currently serves as the associate head coach for both the men's and women's soccer programs at William Penn University. He will continue to hold those coaching positions. "The college season is in the fall, and at the NAIA level we're limited … [Read more...] about William Penn coach hired to take over Ankeny girls’ soccer program
Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Like most high school athletes these days, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt announced his college choice Monday through social media. "Extremely excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic, track, and cross country career at Iowa State University next fall! Go Cyclones," Sindt tweeted. Sindt won his second consecutive Class 4A state cross country … [Read more...] about Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
Ankeny girls' soccer coach Dan Bertsch has resigned from his position after three years with the program. Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer said that all three of Bertsch's assistants have resigned as well. "Coach Bertsch provided a great deal of passion and dedication to our girls’ soccer program for which I am grateful. We wish him luck in the … [Read more...] about Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Ankeny Centennial soccer star Olivia Brown has been named a first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com. She was earlier named to the United Soccer Coaches all-American team. The spring all-America teams are compiled by TopDrawerSoccer with consultation with coaches and media members from around the country. Players from all 13 spring-playing soccer … [Read more...] about Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Ankeny’s Adamson to play soccer at Grand View
One of the defensive standouts on the Ankeny girls' soccer team has made her college plans. Senior-to-be Saige Adamson announced earlier this week via Twitter that she'll be staying close to home. "I'm very blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Grand View University to continue my education and play soccer. I'm excited to see what the future … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Adamson to play soccer at Grand View
Ankeny star Legg named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa
Senior forward Alexis Legg of Ankeny has been named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Legg set a school record this season with 37 goals, which ranked second in the state behind Emma De Costa of Bondurant-Farrar, who finished with 38. She led the Hawkettes to a 19-3 record and a second-place finish in … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Legg named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa
Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title
Will the last person to leave Ankeny on Saturday afternoon please turn out the lights? There is likely going to be a huge caravan of cars making the short trip to the south side of Des Moines for the Class 3A championship game of the girls' state soccer tournament. For the first time ever in any sport, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will play for a state … [Read more...] about Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title
2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar
It's going to be hard for Morgan Bennett to top what she did at the girls' state soccer tournament three years ago. But she's sure going to try. Bennett, who scored the golden goal as a freshman in 2015 to give Ankeny an overtime victory against Pleasant Valley in the Class 2A championship game, was back at Cownie Soccer Complex on Thursday for a Class … [Read more...] about 2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar
Hawkettes roll past Muscatine, earn another trip to state tourney
The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't put a lot of emphasis on its opponent heading into Monday's regional final at Ankeny. It proved to be an effective strategy. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 6-0 victory over No. 14 Muscatine to reach the state tournament for the second straight year. The Muskies finished with an 11-7 record. "I think we … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Muscatine, earn another trip to state tourney
A FITTING FINALE: Hawk seniors go out with a thrilling win in double OT
Perhaps nobody had a bigger smile on his face Saturday than Dayne Kajewski. The injured senior on the Ankeny boys' soccer team carried the Class 3A third-place trophy after the sixth-ranked Hawks outlasted No. 5 Iowa City West, 4-3, in double overtime to win the consolation final at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. "I think I've been the loudest … [Read more...] about A FITTING FINALE: Hawk seniors go out with a thrilling win in double OT
Hawks suffer heartbreaking loss, will play for 3rd place on Saturday
Somehow, the Ankeny boys' soccer team will have to find a way to regroup. The sixth-ranked Hawks (16-5) will play No. 5 Iowa City West (18-4) for third place in the Class 3A state tournament on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. after suffering a heartbreaking loss in Friday's semifinals at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. Ankeny built a 3-0 lead against No. 3 … [Read more...] about Hawks suffer heartbreaking loss, will play for 3rd place on Saturday
Hawks stun No. 2 C.R. Prairie, will play Bettendorf in Friday’s semifinals
If the Ankeny boys' soccer team was supposed to be an underdog, the Hawks didn't play like one. Peter Gaspari scored the go-ahead goal in the 55th minute, Kolby Raineri added two late goals to seal the outcome, and sixth-ranked Ankeny stunned No. 2 Cedar Rapids Prairie, 3-0, in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Thursday at Cownie … [Read more...] about Hawks stun No. 2 C.R. Prairie, will play Bettendorf in Friday’s semifinals
Webb has bright future after placing 24th in state-meet debut
Jaci Webb didn't let a quintuple bogey on the par-4 No. 18 hole get into her head on Wednesday at Elmwood Country Club. The Ankeny freshman simply moved onto the front nine, where she carded a 4-over-par 39 en route to a 90 in the final round of the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Marshalltown. She finished with a two-day total of 184, allowing her to … [Read more...] about Webb has bright future after placing 24th in state-meet debut
Humble Legg sets single-season scoring record in Hawkettes’ win over Indianola
Ankeny's Alexis Legg scored four goals in the first 10 minutes of Wednesday's girls' soccer game against visiting Indianola. And she wasn't done yet. Legg later added a fifth goal, allowing her to break the school's single-season scoring record, as the second-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 10-0 victory in a Class 3A regional semifinal. The game ended at … [Read more...] about Humble Legg sets single-season scoring record in Hawkettes’ win over Indianola