Ankeny's Jenna Pitz shoots a jumper during Tuesday's game against visiting Valley. Pitz scored 12 points in the Hawkettes' 62-59 loss. (Photo by Dan Holm) After losing to its crosstown rival on Monday, the Ankeny girls' basketball team was anxious to get back on the court. The Hawkettes didn't have to wait too long. Ankeny hosted 15th-ranked Valley … [Read more...] about Hawkettes pass ‘test of character’, but Valley girls escape with victory
Girls' Basketball
Burns leads the way at both ends as Centennial girls roll past Hawkettes
Ankeny Centennial's Meg Burns tries to drive past Ankeny defender Ellie Maschoff during Monday's game at Centennial. Burns scored 19 points to lead the Jaguars to a 57-29 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team sometimes struggles to score. But the Jaguars' defense never seems to take a day off. On Monday, … [Read more...] about Burns leads the way at both ends as Centennial girls roll past Hawkettes
Centennial boys top Ankeny, take sole possession of Central Conference lead
Ankeny Centennial's Cody McCullough grabs a rebound in front of teammate Micah Johnson during Monday's game against visiting Ankeny. McCullough and Johnson combined for 46 points and 33 rebounds to lead the Jaguars to a 69-61 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team moved into sole possession of first place … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Ankeny, take sole possession of Central Conference lead
Hawkettes respond to coach’s challenge, but rally falls short at No. 2 Johnston
Ankeny's Kayla Pitz goes up for a shot during Thursday's game at Johnston. She scored 21 points in the Hawkettes' 70-60 loss. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly issued a challenge to his players on Thursday. The Hawkettes responded in a big way. After trailing by 36-18 at halftime, Ankeny pulled within five points of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes respond to coach’s challenge, but rally falls short at No. 2 Johnston
Hawks move into tie for first place in CIML Central Conference
Braxton Bayless (No. 5) and his Ankeny teammates walk off the court after rallying for an 80-74 victory at Johnston on Thursday. Bayless scored a career-high 30 points in the win. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny boys' basketball team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Central Conference on Thursday. And the Hawks did it in thrilling … [Read more...] about Hawks move into tie for first place in CIML Central Conference