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Ankeny bowling teams open season with victory over Valley

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The season is off to a good start for the Ankeny bowling teams under new head coach Lane Richtsmeier. The boys' team defeated Valley by a score of 2,879 to 2,474 on Tuesday at Great Escape. The girls' squad also won their opener against the Tigers, 2,301 to 2,276. The boys' junior varsity team was victorious as well. "As a first-time coach and my … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams open season with victory over Valley

‘Grandpa’ Richtsmeier takes over as head coach of Ankeny bowling teams

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The new head coach of the Ankeny bowling teams has at least one thing in common with the program's previous coach. Lane Richtsmeier has been hired to replace Hannah Munson, who moved to Fort Dodge after coaching at Ankeny for one season. The duo previously bowled together at Grand View. "We entered the same year, but I was not your traditional college … [Read more...] about ‘Grandpa’ Richtsmeier takes over as head coach of Ankeny bowling teams

Season comes to an end for Ankeny bowling teams

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The Ankeny girls' bowling team came up just short of qualifying for the Class 3A state tournament on Thursday. The Hawkettes posted a season-high score of 2,516 while placing third among six teams in a substate tournament at Maple Lanes in Waterloo. They finished just 66 pins behind Dubuque Senior, which advanced to next week's state tournament with a … [Read more...] about Season comes to an end for Ankeny bowling teams

Tetmeyer captures conference title; Ankeny teams earn runner-up finishes

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The Ankeny bowling teams picked a good time to have their best performances of the season. The Hawks and Hawkettes both placed second among four squads in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Great Escape. "We had our high series for both boys' and girls' teams today!" said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "I was very happy with how everyone … [Read more...] about Tetmeyer captures conference title; Ankeny teams earn runner-up finishes

Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

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The Ankeny bowling teams celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday by nearly sweeping all four meets against Des Moines East at Great Escape. Ankeny easily won both junior varsity meets, but had to settle for a split of the varsity meets. The Hawks won by a score of 2,835 to 2,737, while the Hawkettes lost by a score of 2,478 to 2,253. "Congrats again … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

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Thursday was a good night for the Ankeny boys' bowling team. It was even better for Isabel Tetmeyer and the Ankeny girls' squad. Tetmeyer set a pair of school records with a 279 game and a 483 series to lead the Hawkettes to a victory over visiting Dowling Catholic at Great Escape. They won the meet by a score of 2,389 to 1,691 to raise their records … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

Tetmeyer sets school record with 253 game at Fort Dodge

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Ankeny bowler Isabel Tetmeyer enjoyed a record-setting night during Thursday's meet against Fort Dodge at Ridgewood Lanes. Tetmeyer, a sophomore, bowled a career-high 468 series in the girls' meet. "Isabel had an amazing 253 game," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "She beat the highest girls' game in Ankeny history." Tetmeyer nearly set another … [Read more...] about Tetmeyer sets school record with 253 game at Fort Dodge

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Becker, Ankeny boys’ bowling

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Senior Easton Becker is a member of the Ankeny boys' bowling team. Becker has helped the Hawks to a 3-5 record. He currently boasts a 294 series average. "Easton has been a respectable and kind student-athlete that works very hard to do his best at everything he does," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "Not only does he have time to bowl, but he also … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Becker, Ankeny boys’ bowling

Hawk bowlers top Johnston, but Ankeny girls fall to Dragons

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The Ankeny boys' bowling team picked up its third victory of the season on Thursday, while the Ankeny girls' squad came up short during a dual meet against Johnston at Great Escape. The Hawks won by a score of 2,820 to 2,676. They raised their records to 1-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 3-5 overall. Johnston won the girls' meet by a score of … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers top Johnston, but Ankeny girls fall to Dragons

Ottumwa bowlers get perfect game from Greene, sweep dual against Ankeny

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There's something about the Ankeny bowling teams that bring out the best in Ottumwa. The visiting Bulldogs swept Ankeny in a dual meet on Wednesday at Great Escape. They won the boys' meet by a score of 3,220 to 2,532, and they captured the girls' meet by a score of 2,824 to 2,456. "Ottumwa was a tough opponent for us to face as they are one of the top … [Read more...] about Ottumwa bowlers get perfect game from Greene, sweep dual against Ankeny

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Christina Angran and Brandon Schumacher, Ankeny bowlers

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Senior Christina Angran and junior Brandon Schumacher are two of the leaders on the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher has led the Ankeny boys' squad to a 2-4 record. He paces the Hawks with a 401.4 series average. Angran has helped the Ankeny girls' team to a 1-5 mark. She ranks second among the Hawkettes with a 299.3 average. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Christina Angran and Brandon Schumacher, Ankeny bowlers

Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores

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Both Ankeny bowling teams posted a season-high score on Thursday, but only one of the squads was able to come away with a victory. The Ankeny boys' team defeated Southeast Polk by a score of 2,904 to 2,859. The Rams won the girls' meet by a score of 2,500 to 2,444. The dual meet was held at Great Escape, which serves as the home venue for both … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores

Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

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Persistence has paid off for the Ankeny bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes each earned their first victory of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Des Moines North at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams improved their record to 1-4. "I'm so proud of our performance," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "We swept the house--every Ankeny team won (both … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale

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The Ankeny bowling teams enjoyed some highlights while losing to Urbandale in their CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Merle Hay Lanes. "We lost by a slim 150 pins for both boys and girls," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "Gage Payton shot a nice 251 game! And the ladies shot an amazing 231 (bakers) game, the highest score in Ankeny girls' … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale

Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers

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Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer continue to lead the way for the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher bowled a 413 series during a dual meet against Waukee on Monday at Warrior Lanes, while Tetmeyer led the Hawkettes with a 380 series. Schumacher has posted a 442.5 average in the last two meets, and Tetmeyer has compiled a 387 average after three meets … [Read more...] about Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers

Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams

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The Ankeny bowling teams ran into one of the CIML's top bowling programs on Tuesday at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams lost to Des Moines Lincoln, which placed seventh in last year's girls' Class 3A state tournament. The Railsplitters won the girls' meet by a score of 2,858 to 2,211, and they won the boys' meet by a score of 3,153 to 2,647. "It was a … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams

Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley

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Although the Ankeny bowling teams opened their season on Tuesday with a loss to Valley at Val Lanes, head coach Hannah Munson was hardly disappointed by the results. "Overall, the team is off to a great start," said Munson, who took over the program this summer after graduating from Grand View University. The Ankeny boys' team lost by a score of 2,836 … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley

New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’

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Hannah Munson is anxious to get to work with the Ankeny boys' and girls' bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes will begin practice on Wednesday under the direction of Munson, who was named the head coach of the bowling program in July. She becomes Ankeny's sixth different head coach in the last six years. "We've had some tryouts, and all of the kids … [Read more...] about New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’

Former Grand View standout Munson named Ankeny bowling coach

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Hannah Munson has already enjoyed plenty of success as a bowler. Now, the Minnesota native is hoping to become a successful coach as well. Munson has been named the head coach of Ankeny's boys' and girls' bowling teams. Her hiring was approved by the Ankeny School Board on Monday. "I'm very excited," Munson said. "My parents coached a lot for our … [Read more...] about Former Grand View standout Munson named Ankeny bowling coach