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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track

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Ankeny junior Reagan Hanfelt is one of the top girls' high jumpers in the state. She was the No. 1 qualifier for this week's Drake Relays with a jump of 5 feet 7 inches at the Hawkette Invitational on April 4. Hanfelt is also a standout on the volleyball court. She earned third-team all-state honors in Class 5A last fall after helping Ankeny to a state … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track

High school qualifiers announced for 114th running of the Drake Relays

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All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny girls' squad qualified in six relays. The Hawkettes also boast five individual qualifiers in a total of seven events. The Centennial girls' team will compete in four relays. The Jaguars also qualified four individuals in a total of … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers announced for 114th running of the Drake Relays

Ankeny’s Josten, Centennial duo earn runner-up finishes at Hoefle Invite

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The Mason City boys' tennis team racked up 86 points to win the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. On a cold and windy day, Ankeny Centennial placed sixth in the eight-team field with 50 points. Host Ankeny finished seventh with 36 points. The Jaguars got a second-place finish from the No. 3 doubles team of Jack Halverson … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Josten, Centennial duo earn runner-up finishes at Hoefle Invite

Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win, remain unbeaten in CIML Conference

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The struggling Dowling Catholic girls' soccer team is going to win a game one of these days. Sixth-ranked Ankeny didn't want to be the Maroons' first victim. The host Hawkettes rolled to a 5-0 victory on Friday to avenge last year's 1-0 loss to Dowling in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament. "I think it's been coming--a result like … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win, remain unbeaten in CIML Conference

‘It was a quality performance’: Hawks prove they belong in 1-0 loss at Dowling

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team proved on Friday that its No. 3 ranking in the initial Class 4A rankings is well deserved. The Hawks traveled to unbeaten Dowling Catholic for a CIML Conference game and battled the No. 2 Maroons to the wire before dropping a 1-0 decision. "Overall, it was a tough loss, but there were tons of positives to take from this … [Read more...] about ‘It was a quality performance’: Hawks prove they belong in 1-0 loss at Dowling

‘It was good for our team to win their first meet’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk, 7-4

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team earned its first win of the season by defeating visiting Southeast Polk, 7-4, on Friday. The Hawkettes won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "Our top four players didn’t drop a set in singles or doubles," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "(The No. 5 doubles team of) Paige Ford and … [Read more...] about ‘It was good for our team to win their first meet’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk, 7-4

Centennial girls win 2 relays, edge Ankeny for 3rd place at Jaguar Invite

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The battle for third place in the Jaguar Invitational on Thursday came down to the final event of the girls' track meet. Host Ankeny Centennial placed fourth in the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:11.06, finishing about 10 seconds ahead of fifth-place Ankeny. That allowed the Jaguars to finish third overall with 111 points on their Senior Night. "It was … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 2 relays, edge Ankeny for 3rd place at Jaguar Invite

Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

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The Ankeny boys' track team tuned up for next weekend's Drake Relays by easily winning the Waukee Relays on Thursday. The Hawks won six events and racked up 142 points in the Class A division, 20 more than runner-up Carlisle. "With Tuesday's (Fred Smith Hawk Relays) getting cancelled, we brought a little more powerful lineup to Waukee," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th

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Despite some cold and rainy conditions, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams both posted some solid scores on Thursday in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. The Jaguars placed third in the 12-team field with a 366 total. "We were very happy with our play today!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "It was a big improvement … [Read more...] about Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th

‘I thought we played well’: Ankeny girls see progress in loss to No. 1 Maroons

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team earned a moral victory on Thursday. The Hawkettes saw some positive signs during an 11-0 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Maroons are ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. "It sounds weird given the meet score, but I thought we played well tonight, especially in doubles," said Ankeny coach Steve … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we played well’: Ankeny girls see progress in loss to No. 1 Maroons

Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday

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Coming off a 10-1 loss at Dowling Catholic on Thursday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team will host the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. Garrett Weichers provided the Hawks' lone win against Dowling. He defeated Andrew Scott in the No. 2 singles match, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 1-0 (7). Ankeny Centennial will be among the teams in the … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday

‘We won’t let one bad game define us’: Hawkettes rebound to beat S.E. Polk

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown did not want to postpone Tuesday's game against visiting Southeast Polk. "I know a lot of the schools in the area cancelled their games because of the weather, but it turned out to be a decent evening," said Brown. "It was a little breezy, but we were happy to get the game in and to get the win against a top-10 … [Read more...] about ‘We won’t let one bad game define us’: Hawkettes rebound to beat S.E. Polk

No. 3 Ankeny boys find some energy in 2nd half, beat S.E. Polk on Benge’s goal

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After earning a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A in the inaugural rankings by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, the Ankeny boys' soccer team lived up to that lofty status with a 2-1 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. "I think we were a bit surprised to be as high as we were in the rankings, but it shows how the boys have been playing this spring," … [Read more...] about No. 3 Ankeny boys find some energy in 2nd half, beat S.E. Polk on Benge’s goal

‘The girls got a wake-up call’: Hawkettes dominate but lose at Cedar Falls, 1-0

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On paper, the Cedar Falls girls' soccer team didn't appear to be a dangerous side heading into Monday's non-conference matchup against visiting Ankeny. The Tigers had been outscored, 8-2, while losing three of their first four games. Fourth-ranked Ankeny, meanwhile, was riding a four-game winning streak, including a victory over defending Class 3A state … [Read more...] about ‘The girls got a wake-up call’: Hawkettes dominate but lose at Cedar Falls, 1-0

‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite

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The Ankeny girls' golf squad placed 16th among 17 teams in the Lamson Invitational on Monday at Willow Creek Golf Course. The Hawkettes posted a score of 420. "It was great to finally have a nice day to play golf," said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "Our team score was not our best of the season, but we did see some great individual improvements." Ames … [Read more...] about ‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite

‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

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The Ankeny boys' track team took advantage of the favorable conditions to run an historic race on Saturday. The 4x200 relay team of Logan Fairchild, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson blazed to a record-setting victory in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks posted a time of 1:26.12, the fastest clocking in state … [Read more...] about ‘That was the cherry on top’: All-time record caps off Hawks’ amazing day

Hawkettes win Duncan 4×400 relay, meet Drake Relays standard in 2 other relays

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After playing in a girls' soccer game on Friday night at Cedar Rapids Prairie, Ankeny runner Alli Macke didn't have much time to get ready for the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The dual-sport athlete anchored the Hawkettes to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in the morning, then later anchored her team to a victory … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win Duncan 4×400 relay, meet Drake Relays standard in 2 other relays

Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team won two of three games in the Valley Invitational this weekend, capped off by a 1-0 victory over Ames on Saturday afternoon. Landon Benge scored the game's only goal in the first half, his team-leading sixth of the season. He was assisted by Andrew Loder. "We got an early goal from Landon, and it was another clean sheet for … [Read more...] about Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team is hoping to be at full strength this week. The Hawks placed third among four squads in the Johnston Invitational on Saturday, even though they were still missing their top two singles players. Ankeny was led by the duo of Grady Schlosser and Treyton Riesberg, who won the No. 2 doubles flight. "It went pretty well," said … [Read more...] about No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston