For the second meet in a row, the Ankeny girls' bowling team posted a season-high score on Tuesday at Great Escape. The Hawkettes rolled to a 2,644-2,049 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML non-conference meet. They raised their record to 4-3 on the season. The Ankeny girls' team even outscored the Ankeny boys' squad, which also came away … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams sweep Dowling Catholic; Hawkettes again post season-high score
Boys' Bowling
Sears sets school record, leads Hawkette bowlers past Marshalltown
As the weather warmed up on Thursday, so did Ankeny bowler Sydney Sears. Sears bowled back-to-back games of 236 and 235 to lead the Ankeny girls' team to a 2,564-2,345 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a CIML non-conference meet at Great Escape. She set a school record with a 471 series, breaking the mark of 446 that was set by Brianna Payton in … [Read more...] about Sears sets school record, leads Hawkette bowlers past Marshalltown
Waukee girls’ bowling team stays undefeated; boys’ squad also tops Ankeny
The Waukee bowling teams entered Monday's dual meet against Ankeny with more than just a home alley advantage. The Warriors have also benefited from a huge disparity in practice time. "They practice four times a week for 90 minutes in their home bowling center, and it really showed tonight," said Ankeny coach Jim Robidoux. "They had more practices … [Read more...] about Waukee girls’ bowling team stays undefeated; boys’ squad also tops Ankeny
Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North
The Ankeny bowling teams finally got another chance to compete on Monday, and they took advantage of it. Following a 17-day layoff, both Ankeny squads posted a season-high score and defeated Des Moines North in a dual meet at Merle Hay Lanes. "It was a great night," said Ankeny coach Jim Robidoux. "I think we were just so excited to get back together … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North
Ankeny bowling teams adapt to new coach, fire that destroyed Plaza Lanes
When an overnight fire destroyed Plaza Lanes on Dec. 18, the immediate future of the Ankeny bowling teams was left uncertain. Plaza Lanes was the home venue for Ankeny and four other CIML schools. The facility was also the site of the annual state tournament. "It was a tragedy and I'm heartbroken for the staff at Plaza, but it's amazing how the bowling … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams adapt to new coach, fire that destroyed Plaza Lanes