Ankeny senior Alexis Legg showed on Friday why she's considered one of the state's top girls' soccer players. The Augustana (S.D.) recruit scored four goals to lead the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown. She has now scored 18 goals on the season, putting her just one goal behind a group of six players that leads the state … [Read more...] about Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory
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Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory
It took two days for the Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis team to provide its head coach with a homecoming victory. The Roughriders, who are coached by former Ankeny standout Dan Pitz, completed a 7-4 win over Ankeny on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The non-conference meet began on Thursday, but was suspended due to rain. The win improved … [Read more...] about Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory
Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score
Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb carded an 80 to place ninth as an individual in the Lamson Invitational girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a team score of 402, their lowest of the season. "These girls played very well," Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty tweeted after the meet. Waukee shot a 301 to win the team title. Valley was … [Read more...] about Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score
Valley boys blank Hawks, wrap up outright Central Conference title
The Valley boys' tennis team is a perennial contender for the Class 2A state title. On Tuesday, the Tigers had a chance to wrap up a different title--the outright CIML Central Conference crown. That proved to be a bad situation for visiting Ankeny as the Hawks suffered their first shutout loss of the season, dropping an 11-0 decision. "They are a … [Read more...] about Valley boys blank Hawks, wrap up outright Central Conference title
Hawkettes fall to 3-5 after losing to Valley
The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The win improved the Tigers to 4-1 in the conference and 8-3 overall. The Hawkettes' records dropped to 0-4 and 3-5. Despite the loss, Ankeny coach Katie Owens was proud of her team's effort. "Our tennis game is improving with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to 3-5 after losing to Valley
Ankeny boys’ tennis team edges Mohawks for 6-5 win
Chalk up another close win for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Three days after posting a 6-5 victory at Johnston, the Hawks traveled to Mason City on Monday for another non-conference meet and pulled out a 6-5 win over the Mohawks. After the two teams split the six singles matches, Ankeny won three of the five doubles contests to improve its record to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis team edges Mohawks for 6-5 win
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track
Ankeny junior Tim Sindt is one of the state's top distance runners. He qualified for last weekend's Drake Relays in a pair of events. Sindt placed 14th in the 3,200-meter run on Thursday with a time of 9:52.72. He finished eighth in the 1,600 on Saturday in 4:23.11. Here is some inside info on Sindt: Overall, were you happy with your races at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track
Hawks outlast Johnston in windy conditions
The Ankeny boys' tennis team overcame the windy conditions to defeat host Johnston, 6-5, in a non-conference matchup on Friday. The meet came down to the No. 1 doubles match, where Ankeny's Logan Scheer and Jayce Goergen rallied for a 6-7 (3), 7-6 (6), 1-0 (9) victory over Jack Lucas and Ben Kreamer. Scheer and Goergen had lost to Lucas and Kreamer, … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Johnston in windy conditions
Hawks outplay S.E. Polk, but suffer 1-0 defeat
The visiting Southeast Polk boys' soccer team snapped Ankeny's eight-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory on Friday. The seventh-ranked Hawks dominated the CIML Central Conference contest, but were unable to capitalize on numerous scoring chances. "Tonight's game is why I love soccer so much," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "In all my years playing … [Read more...] about Hawks outplay S.E. Polk, but suffer 1-0 defeat
Rumley calls competing in 4 events on same day ‘a blessing’
Jasmine Rumley barely had time to catch her breath on Friday. The Ankeny sophomore competed in four events at the Drake Relays, but was trying to enjoy her busy day. "It's actually not bad," Rumley said. "My teammates get me going. Just being able to do four (events) is a blessing, so I have nothing to complain about." Rumley began her day with the … [Read more...] about Rumley calls competing in 4 events on same day ‘a blessing’
Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles
After tying for 11th place in the discus at the Drake Relays on Thursday, Ankeny thrower Jacob Baier was looking to do even better in the shot put on Friday morning. But it didn't happen. Baier struggled to take advantage of the perfect weather conditions and finished in 20th place with a throw of 49 feet 3.25 inches. "It wasn't my best," said … [Read more...] about Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles
Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win
The Waukee boys' tennis team entered Thursday's meet at Ankeny on a long winning streak. The Warriors then posted their sixth consecutive victory by defeating Ankeny, 9-2, at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're especially tough at the 1 through 4 spots," Ankeny coach Randy Daniels said of Waukee. "And the conditions weren't great. The wind was tough, … [Read more...] about Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win
Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley
Playing for the first time in nine days, the Ankeny girls' golf team lost to Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. The Tigers posted a 176-202 victory behind Paige Hoffman, who carded a 39 to earn medalist honors. Teammate Jenna Krogulski was the runner-up with a 40. Ankeny dropped to 0-3 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley
Blatt, Reilly Johnson provide lone victory in Hawkettes’ loss at Waukee
The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision at Waukee in a CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday. The Hawkettes' lone victory came at No. 5 doubles, where the duo of Lydia Blatt and Reilly Johnson posted a 6-1, 6-0 triumph over Audrey Messman and Delaney Deering. "Our No. 5 doubles played awesome in the wind," said Ankeny coach Katie … [Read more...] about Blatt, Reilly Johnson provide lone victory in Hawkettes’ loss at Waukee
Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge
The Ankeny girls' tennis team evened its record at 3-3 with a 7-4 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Hawkettes won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "It was a great night for the girls," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "They played Fort Dodge tough." Ankeny's singles winners … [Read more...] about Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge
Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win
Charlie Pritchard and the Ankeny boys' soccer team are on a roll. Pritchard scored another goal, his seventh in the last four games, and the sixth-ranked Hawks opened CIML Central Conference play with a 2-0 victory at No. 11 Ames on Tuesday. It was the eighth consecutive win for Ankeny, which raised its record to 8-1 on the season. The Little Cyclones … [Read more...] about Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win
Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks
The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Ames' Melina Hegelheimer. It resulted in the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. Hegelheimer scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the ninth-ranked Little Cyclones posted a 3-2 victory at No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference showdown on Tuesday. "It was … [Read more...] about Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks
Ankeny boys blank Fort Dodge, 11-0
After a couple of tough losses, the Ankeny boys' tennis team bounced back in a big way on Tuesday. The Hawks romped to an 11-0 victory at Fort Dodge in a non-conference meet. They improved to 3-2 on the season, while the Dodgers' record fell to 1-4. Ankeny won all six of the singles matches in straight sets. Logan Scheer at the No. 1 spot and Andrew … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys blank Fort Dodge, 11-0
Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown
The members of the Ankeny girls' track team are like a family. That's truly the case for the three sets of sisters on the squad--Megan and Sarah Bosch, Malea and Peyton Daugherty, and Holly and Meghan Trimble. On Monday, the Daughertys and Trimbles teamed up to win the distance medley relay in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown. They posted a time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown
Ellis, one of state’s top players, leads Ames to 7-4 win over Hawks
About the only thing separating the Ankeny and Ames boys' tennis teams on Monday was the play of the Little Cyclones' Timmy Ellis. Ellis dominated both of his matches as the host Little Cyclones posted a 7-4 victory in the CIML Central Conference dual meet. "Timmy is one of the best in the state and has a very good shot at the singles title," said … [Read more...] about Ellis, one of state’s top players, leads Ames to 7-4 win over Hawks