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Hawk swimmers rebound from loss with 128-42 victory over Indianola

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team didn't receive much of a test from visiting Indianola on Tuesday. The Hawks, though, had plenty of competition amongst themselves at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Second-ranked Ankeny dominated the non-conference dual meet, winning 10 of the 11 events en route to a 128-42 victory. The Hawks raised their overall record to … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers rebound from loss with 128-42 victory over Indianola

Frandson rejoins lineup, but AHS tankers drop 95-75 decision to Waukee

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Trent Frandson and his teammates on the Ankeny boys' swimming squad weren't too concerned about the Hawks' 95-75 loss to Waukee on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "Dual meets are not our main focus," said Frandson, who was making his season debut for the Hawks. "Our main focus is the state meet, trying to get that championship this year." The … [Read more...] about Frandson rejoins lineup, but AHS tankers drop 95-75 decision to Waukee

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zach Zinn, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Junior Zach Zinn is a member of the Ankeny boys' swimming team. He has helped the second-ranked Hawks to a 2-0-1 record. Zinn placed in two events during Ankeny's 85-85 tie at No. 1 Ames on Dec. 14. He took sixth in the 200 freestyle and third in the 500 freestyle. "Zach is an extremely hard worker," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "He has developed … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zach Zinn, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Ankeny swimmers cruise past Bobcats, but look for more improvement

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team will have plenty of time to work on some things over the holiday break. The top-ranked Hawks cruised to a 117-53 victory at Marshalltown on Thursday, but Ankeny coach Justin Crouch said his team still needs to get better. "I felt like we were prepared for the meet, but we had quite a few errors," Crouch said. "To be … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers cruise past Bobcats, but look for more improvement

Ankeny swimmers win 2 of last 3 events to earn 85-85 tie against Ames

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny boys' swimming team battled Ames down to the wire in a dual meet. Last year, the Hawks won the final five events to rally for an 86-84 victory over Ames. On Monday, the host Little Cyclones built a 10-point lead through eight events before Ankeny rallied again. This time, the Hawks won two of the last three … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 2 of last 3 events to earn 85-85 tie against Ames

Crouch returns to ‘special’ place, guides Hawk swimmers past Dowling

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Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch always enjoys going back to his old stomping grounds. Thursday's visit to the Dowling Catholic pool was especially enjoyable for the former Maroons' swimmer. Crouch guided the Hawks to a 105-65 victory over Dowling in their season opener. "With everything going on and the unknown of if or when we would get … [Read more...] about Crouch returns to ‘special’ place, guides Hawk swimmers past Dowling

‘There is a lot of work still to be done’: Ankeny swimmers seek another crown

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There may not be another boys' swimming team in the state with as much elite talent as Ankeny's foursome of Trent Frandson, Weston Miner, Brek Stukerjurgen and Lance Swanepoel. That quartet alone will likely put the Hawks into contention for the state title in February. "I do think that we have a lot of talent returning," said Ankeny coach Justin … [Read more...] about ‘There is a lot of work still to be done’: Ankeny swimmers seek another crown

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brek Stukerjurgen, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Brek Stukerjurgen is one of the top returnees for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. He is an eight-time state placewinner. Stukerjurgen placed fourth in the 100 backstroke and sixth in the 500 freestyle at the 2020 state meet. He anchored the Hawks to a tie for third place in the 400 freestyle relay and also swam on the fifth-place 200 medley … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brek Stukerjurgen, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA

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Several Ankeny male and female swimmers have earned all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. The top 100 times in each event nationally were recognized as all-American efforts. Junior Trent Frandson, who led the Ankeny boys' team to a second-place finish at the state meet in February, is a four-time all-American. … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA

Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

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Ankeny junior Trent Frandson was named the Athlete of the Year for boys' swimming in The Des Moines Register's Sports Awards on Thursday. Frandson led Ankeny to a runner-up finish at the state meet in February. The California recruit set a state record while winning his second straight title in the 200 freestyle and also defended his crown in the 500 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team

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The history of Ankeny boys' swimming dates back to the 1980s--before the Ankeny YMCA was even built. Mike Johnson graduated before Ankeny had an indoor swimming pool, so he traveled to Dowling High School twice a day for a pair of three-hour practices. He participated in high school meets in order to qualify for the state meet by swimming in Valley's … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team

Ankeny swimming star Frandson ranked No. 14 nationally in Class of 2021

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Ankeny junior Trent Frandson is ranked among the top 20 high school swimming prospects nationally in the Class of 2021, according to the latest rankings by SwimSwam.com. Frandson, who has verbally committed to California, is ranked 14th overall. He was previously ranked 13th in the same class a year ago. Frandson is a four-time Iowa state champion. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimming star Frandson ranked No. 14 nationally in Class of 2021

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 84

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Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch and four-time state champion Trent Frandson stopped by to discuss the Hawks' runner-up finish in the state meet with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also recapped the state wrestling tournament with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 84

Hawks earn all-state honors from Iowa High School Swim Coaches Association

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team has received numerous all-state honors from the Iowa High School Swim Coaches Association after placing second in the state meet on Feb. 15 at Iowa City. Junior Trent Frandson was a first-team selection in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events. He defended his state titles in both of those events. Freshman Lance Swanepoel … [Read more...] about Hawks earn all-state honors from Iowa High School Swim Coaches Association

Ankeny swimmers rack up 236 points, but settle for runner-up trophy

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Trent Frandson and the other members of the Ankeny boys' swimming team watched the top-ranked Iowa City West swimmers celebrate a state championship on Saturday by jumping into the pool at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The No. 3 Hawks were hoping to win a second consecutive title, but instead settled for the runner-up … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rack up 236 points, but settle for runner-up trophy

Hawk swimmers look to defend title, but Iowa City West owns sizable advantage

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When the Ankeny boys' swimming team won its first state title a year ago, the Hawks racked up 226 points, 16 more than runner-up Waukee. Third-ranked Ankeny may have to surpass that total by a considerable margin on Saturday in order to defend its crown. No. 1 Iowa City West is a clear favorite to capture the title in its backyard. The state meet will … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers look to defend title, but Iowa City West owns sizable advantage

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Weston Miner, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Junior Weston Miner helped the Ankeny boys' swimming team to its third straight district title on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He placed second in both the 100 butterfly and the 100 backstroke. Miner and the Hawks will try to win a second consecutive state championship on Saturday in Iowa City. He placed eighth in the backstroke and also swam … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Weston Miner, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Hawk swimmers claim district title, but fail to qualify for state in some events

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Although the second-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team easily captured a district title on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center, the Hawks' dominance wasn't necessarily a good thing. The defending state champions were competing in a field that included only one other top-20 squad--No. 16 Des Moines Roosevelt. The lack of competition proved costly at … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers claim district title, but fail to qualify for state in some events