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Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational

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Ankeny Centennial's Ryan VanBaale isn't the only talented sprinter from Ankeny. Crosstown rival Ankeny High School also has a speedster in the form of junior Max Smith, who won the 100-meter dash at the Johnston Early Bird Invitational on Thursday. Smith crossed the finish line in 11.54 seconds to provide the Hawks' lone victory of the night in their … [Read more...] about Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational

Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record

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The Ankeny boys' tennis program has gradually improved since the split into two high schools five years ago. After going winless in 2014 and 2015, the Hawks posted three victories in 2016 before finishing with a 6-6 record last year, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Six varsity regulars are back for coach Randy Daniels, who was named … [Read more...] about Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

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Eva van de Mortel of the Ankeny girls' track team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The freshman was called upon in the first high school meet of her career to sub for an injured runner in the 4x200 relay at the Wartburg Indoor Meet on Feb. 27. She helped the Hawkettes to a second-place finish. "Her reply was, 'Absolutely! I'm … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track

Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

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It's been awhile since the Ankeny girls' track team earned a top-10 finish in the Class 4A state meet. All of the current members of the squad were in elementary school the last time it happened. In 2010, the Hawkettes finished seventh with 46 points. This could be the year that Ankeny returns to the top 10. The Hawkettes boast 12 returning state … [Read more...] about Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

Burns takes over experienced Ankeny boys’ soccer team

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The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' soccer team is already familiar with the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Jordan Burns, a native of Scotland, spent the last three years as an assistant for Des Moines Roosevelt boys' coach Sean Holmes. Prior to that, he was a volunteer assistant for Waukee girls' coach Tony Gabriel for two years. Burns has … [Read more...] about Burns takes over experienced Ankeny boys’ soccer team

Daugherty, Robran, Flatness earn top-10 finishes at ISU Indoor Meet

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Unlike many of her teammates on the Ankeny girls' track squad, Malea Daugherty didn't go anywhere for spring break. That decision allowed Daugherty to compete in the ISU Indoor Meet on Monday at Ames. She responded with the Hawkettes' highest individual finish of the day, placing fifth in the 60 hurdles in 9.75 seconds. "Malea is running the hurdles … [Read more...] about Daugherty, Robran, Flatness earn top-10 finishes at ISU Indoor Meet