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Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

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Ankeny basketball standout Braxton Bayless has verbally committed to play for juco powerhouse Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Bayless announced his decision via Twitter last week. "100% Committed #JucoProduct #Bigger Plans," he tweeted. Bayless averaged 22.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while leading the Hawks to a 21-5 record and the … [Read more...] about Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

Ex-Hawk Smith to play basketball at Central College

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Jalen Smith averaged 9.2 points per game as a senior at Ankeny in the 2016-17 season. He has committed to play for Central College next year. (Photo by Dan Holm) Former Ankeny basketball player Jalen Smith has found a new home in Pella. Smith, a 6-foot-2 guard, has decided to play for Central College after sitting out the 2019-20 season. "It was … [Read more...] about Ex-Hawk Smith to play basketball at Central College

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cade Davis, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Ankeny's Cade Davis serves the ball during a match against Norwalk last season. Davis is the top returning player for the Hawks. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Senior Cade Davis is the top returning player for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. The Wartburg recruit was the squad's No. 1 singles player as a junior, helping the Hawks to a 3-9 record. Davis was also a … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cade Davis, Ankeny boys’ tennis

‘I think we played in a similar way’: Ex-AHS great Sears compares Hawks’ title teams

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Ryan Sears is escorted onto the court by his family during the Hall of Fame introductions at the boys' state basketball tournament in 2018 at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Dan Holm) When the Ankeny boys' basketball team went on its magical postseason run earlier this month, perhaps nobody enjoyed it more than former Ankeny great Ryan Sears. Sears, who … [Read more...] about ‘I think we played in a similar way’: Ex-AHS great Sears compares Hawks’ title teams