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Boys' Basketball

IHSAA: Boys’ state basketball tournament will move to Hilton Coliseum in 2027

March 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

Hilton Magic is coming to the Iowa boys' state basketball tournament. Here is a press release from the Iowa High School Athletic Association announcing that its annual hoops tournament will move to Hilton Coliseum in Ames beginning in 2027: A century after playing championships inside State Gym, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and … [Read more...] about IHSAA: Boys’ state basketball tournament will move to Hilton Coliseum in 2027

Ankeny’s Aguirre named to boys’ Class 4A all-state 2nd team by IBCA and IPSWA

March 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

Ankeny boys' basketball standout Rio Aguirre has been named to the Class 4A all-state second team by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association and the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Aguirre, a junior guard, led the Hawks to a 10-12 record this season. He was earlier a unanimous pick to the CIML Conference first team. Aguirre averaged a team-high … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Aguirre named to boys’ Class 4A all-state 2nd team by IBCA and IPSWA

Ankeny’s Aguirre among 4 unanimous picks to boys’ CIML Conference first team

March 14, 2025 by Dan Holm

Ankeny boys' basketball standout Rio Aguirre has been unanimously selected to the CIML Conference first team. Aguirre, a junior guard, led the Hawks to a 10-12 record this season. He averaged a team-high 20.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game--the only player in Class 4A to average 20, 5 and 5 in those three categories. Aguirre also led his … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Aguirre among 4 unanimous picks to boys’ CIML Conference first team

‘What we tried didn’t work’: Cason scores school-record 46, leads DC-G past Hawks

March 1, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' basketball team was hoping to get another shot at CIML Conference rival Valley, the two-time defending Class 4A state champion. But Dallas Center-Grimes senior guard Kyle Cason had plenty of motivation to play the Tigers, too. The Valley transfer scored a school-record 46 points on 13-of-19 shooting to lead the Mustangs to a 76-69 … [Read more...] about ‘What we tried didn’t work’: Cason scores school-record 46, leads DC-G past Hawks

FROSH PHENOMS: Johnson, Winkel named to all-conference first team

February 28, 2025 by Dan Holm

Ankeny natives Carson Johnson and Luke Winkel have both been named to the all-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference first team, the league office announced on Thursday. They were the only two freshmen among the 12 men's basketball players on the first team. Johnson, a former Ankeny star, earned the honor despite playing in only 17 games for MSU Moorhead … [Read more...] about FROSH PHENOMS: Johnson, Winkel named to all-conference first team

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 296

February 27, 2025 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys' substate basketball tournaments with coach Brandt Carlson of Ankeny and senior Sean Tunks and coach Bob Fontana of Ankeny Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 296

No. 4 Jaguars, No. 14 Hawkettes advance to regional finals with lopsided victories

February 23, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball teams opened postseason play on Saturday night with lopsided victories. The fourth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 68-17 triumph over visiting Marshalltown, while the No. 14 Hawkettes cruised to a 66-14 win over visiting Sioux City East in another Class 5A regional semifinal. We'll have stories on both games … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars, No. 14 Hawkettes advance to regional finals with lopsided victories

‘We still have confidence’: Hawks gear up for substate play after season-ending loss

February 22, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It wasn’t exactly the way they wanted to close out the regular season, but the Ankeny boys' basketball players are still confident heading into substate play. The Hawks traveled to Waukee Northwest on Thursday for a showdown against the fourth-ranked Wolves. After a strong start turned into a 90-52 loss, the Ankeny players … [Read more...] about ‘We still have confidence’: Hawks gear up for substate play after season-ending loss

‘It’s frustrating’: Urbandale boys use late 12-3 run to rally past Hawks for 62-61 win

February 19, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' basketball team led almost the entire way during Tuesday's game at Urbandale. The J-Hawks led, though, when it mattered the most. Jaxson Cathcart made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to cap off a 12-3 run, and Urbandale escaped with a 62-61 victory over the Hawks in a CIML Conference game. "I like how hard our team plays," … [Read more...] about ‘It’s frustrating’: Urbandale boys use late 12-3 run to rally past Hawks for 62-61 win

Boys’ pairings announced: Hawks to host semifinal; Jaguars to play at S.C. North

February 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

The road to the state tournament won't be an easy one for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its Class 4A substate pairings on Monday. Ankeny was awarded the No. 2 seed in Substate 8, while Centennial received the No. 5 seed in Substate 7. Ankeny (10-9) will host a substate … [Read more...] about Boys’ pairings announced: Hawks to host semifinal; Jaguars to play at S.C. North

CIML Conference basketball standings

February 16, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' basketball team could play the role of a spoiler in the race for the CIML Conference championship. After playing at Urbandale on Tuesday, the Hawks will close out the regular season on Thursday with a game at fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest. The Wolves are still mathematically alive to earn a share of the league crown. No. 2 Valley, the … [Read more...] about CIML Conference basketball standings

‘It just wasn’t our night’: Hawks struggle to score in 66-43 loss to Dowling Catholic

February 13, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Gabe Ploeger) The Ankeny boys' basketball team had won six of its last eight games heading into Tuesday's home contest against Dowling Catholic, including an impressive 63-48 victory at Dowling on Jan. 31. This time, however, the Maroons controlled the game through all four quarters. Dowling opened the first quarter with a 14-5 run … [Read more...] about ‘It just wasn’t our night’: Hawks struggle to score in 66-43 loss to Dowling Catholic

CIML Conference basketball standings

February 12, 2025 by Dan Holm

The CIML Conference boys' basketball race isn't over just yet. Two-time defending Class 4A state champion Valley appeared to be on the verge of the outright championship after the second-ranked Tigers clinched at least a share of the title with a 73-61 victory at No. 8 Waukee on Friday. But the Tigers' nine-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday … [Read more...] about CIML Conference basketball standings

Hawks close in on winning season with victories over Urbandale, Iowa City Liberty

February 10, 2025 by Dan Holm

With two more victories over the weekend, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is on the verge of wrapping up a winning season. The Hawks posted a 60-50 triumph over visiting Urbandale in a CIML Conference game on Friday, then followed with a 79-48 win over Iowa City Liberty in the State Basketball Crossover event on Saturday … [Read more...] about Hawks close in on winning season with victories over Urbandale, Iowa City Liberty

CIML Conference basketball standings

February 9, 2025 by Dan Holm

The second-ranked Valley boys' basketball team clinched at least a share of the CIML Conference title with a 73-61 victory at No. 8 Waukee on Friday. The Tigers are now 13-1 in the league with just two games left. Waukee fell into a second-place tie with No. 5 Waukee Northwest at 11-3. Trevin Jirak and Zay Robinson … [Read more...] about CIML Conference basketball standings

‘We wanted the win, and it hurts’: Hawks’ late scoring drought proves costly vs. NW

February 4, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' basketball team was coming off perhaps its biggest victory of the season. A win on Monday over visiting Waukee Northwest would have been even bigger. Unfortunately, the Hawks' upset bid came up short in the final 100 seconds. The fifth-ranked Wolves scored the final six points of the game to post a 68-63 win at … [Read more...] about ‘We wanted the win, and it hurts’: Hawks’ late scoring drought proves costly vs. NW

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Dylan Gloviak, Ankeny boys’ basketball

February 3, 2025 by Dan Holm

Senior guard Dylan Gloviak helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 63-48 victory at ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic on Friday. He had four points and two steals in the win. Gloviak is averaging 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. He is shooting 42.0 percent from the field (21-of-50). Gloviak is also a defender/midfielder … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Dylan Gloviak, Ankeny boys’ basketball

CIML Conference basketball standings

February 2, 2025 by Dan Holm

The CIML Conference basketball champions could be crowned this week. The top-ranked Johnston girls' squad clinched at least a share of the title with a 69-33 win over Valley on Friday. The Dragons will host No. 4 Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday and can secure the outright championship with a victory. On the boys' … [Read more...] about CIML Conference basketball standings

Fast start fuels Hawks past No. 9 Dowling for their 3rd victory over top-10 opponent

February 2, 2025 by Dan Holm

As the calendar turns to February, the Ankeny boys' basketball team appears to be peaking just in time for the stretch run. One week after suffering a humbling loss on its home court to Southeast Polk, the Hawks traveled to Dowling Catholic on Friday and posted a 63-48 victory over the … [Read more...] about Fast start fuels Hawks past No. 9 Dowling for their 3rd victory over top-10 opponent

Hawks rebound from lopsided defeat by routing Indianola, even their record at 7-7

January 29, 2025 by Dan Holm

Three days after the Ankeny boys' basketball team suffered its worst loss ever under coach Brandt Carlson, the Hawks enjoyed the other end of the spectrum. Ankeny held visiting Indianola to just 19.1 percent shooting from the field (9-of-47) and cruised to an 81-29 victory in a non-conference game on Monday. It was the Hawks' largest win ever under … [Read more...] about Hawks rebound from lopsided defeat by routing Indianola, even their record at 7-7

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