If Friday's basketball doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial is as entertaining as last month's rivalry games at Ankeny, then fans of the Hawks and Jaguars will be in for a treat. Both the girls' and boys' games came down to the last possession on Dec. 21, when Centennial posted a pair of narrow wins. The Jaguars escaped with a 43-41 victory in the opener as … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams enter Friday’s rematch at Centennial with plenty of confidence
Girls' Basketball
Hawkettes focus on themselves, respond with ‘satisfying’ victory at East
The Ankeny girls' basketball team didn't spend much time preparing for Tuesday's opponent. Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly wanted his players to focus on themselves after losing five of their previous six games. It paid off with a 67-58 victory at Des Moines East in a CIML non-conference game. "I actually spent the least amount of time on our opponent … [Read more...] about Hawkettes focus on themselves, respond with ‘satisfying’ victory at East
Slow start dooms Hawkettes in loss to S.E. Polk
The Ankeny girls' basketball team couldn't find a way to solve Southeast Polk's zone defense. The 14th-ranked Hawkettes made just five baskets in the first half while falling behind, 33-17, and went on to suffer a 64-38 loss Friday on their home court. It was the fifth consecutive victory for No. 7 Southeast Polk, which improved to 5-2 in the CIML … [Read more...] about Slow start dooms Hawkettes in loss to S.E. Polk
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alexis Legg, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Senior Alexis Legg of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Legg has helped the Hawkettes to a 7-7 record. She is averaging 0.7 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. Legg is a standout on the soccer field who is planning to play that sport in college. She has verbally committed to Augustana (S.D.). … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alexis Legg, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Mason City girls use big third quarter to beat Hawkettes
Two girls' basketball teams in search of a consistent second scorer collided on Tuesday at Ankeny High School. Visiting Mason City may have found one in Anna Deets, who made four 3-point goals and scored 19 points to help the Mohawks to a 65-56 victory in a CIML non-conference game. Deets provided plenty of support for teammate Megan Meyer, who matched … [Read more...] about Mason City girls use big third quarter to beat Hawkettes
Hawkettes overcome 12-point deficit, beat defending 5A state champs
A couple of unlikely heroes emerged on Friday for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. Reserves Reilly and Abby Johnson combined for eight points in the second quarter to spark the Hawkettes to a come-from-behind 59-53 victory over visiting Valley, the defending state champion and the No. 12 team in Class 5A. Ankeny trailed, 19-7, before … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome 12-point deficit, beat defending 5A state champs
First place in Central Conference at stake on Friday at Centennial
CIML Central Conference basketball standings Girls' Waukee 5-0 11-0 Ankeny Centennial 4-1 9-3 Southeast Polk 3-2 10-2 Ames 1-3 6-6 Ankeny 1-4 6-6 Valley 0-4 5-7 Boys' Waukee 4-1 9-1 Ankeny Centennial 4-1 7-3 Valley 2-2 5-5 Ames 2-2 4-6 Southeast … [Read more...] about First place in Central Conference at stake on Friday at Centennial
Ames girls avenge earlier loss to Hawkettes
This wasn't the same Ames girls' basketball team that Ankeny played last month. The host Little Cyclones rolled to a 65-47 victory over 15th-ranked Ankeny on Tuesday, avenging last month's 19-point loss to the Hawkettes. "We ran into a hungry basketball team tonight," said Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly. "(Ames) had given away a couple of other close games … [Read more...] about Ames girls avenge earlier loss to Hawkettes