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Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Jag-Hawk rematches on basketball court

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A month ago, the Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader produced a pair of games that weren't as close as many people expected them to be. The Ankeny Centennial girls' team built an 11-point halftime lead and cruised to a 57-37 victory over the Hawkettes. Then, in the boys' game, Ankeny allowed just 10 points in the first half and rolled to a 58-48 win over the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Jag-Hawk rematches on basketball court

Centennial earns No. 1 seed in Region 2; Hawkettes are No. 2 seed in Region 3

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team appears to have a favorable path to the Class 5A state tournament. The road to Wells Fargo Arena looks more daunting for crosstown rival Ankeny. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced its Class 5A postseason pairings on Wednesday. Third-ranked Centennial is the No. 1 seed in Region 2, while No. … [Read more...] about Centennial earns No. 1 seed in Region 2; Hawkettes are No. 2 seed in Region 3

Hawkettes earn shot to play for league crown with victory over Mason City

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There was a lot at stake when the Ankeny girls' basketball team played at Ankeny Centennial last month. Now, Friday's rematch at Ankeny will carry even more importance. The 12th-ranked Hawkettes kept their CIML Iowa Conference title hopes alive with a 61-40 victory over visiting Mason City on Friday. They can earn a share of the crown by defeating No. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn shot to play for league crown with victory over Mason City

Hawkettes rally for dramatic victory, keep their Iowa Conference title hopes alive

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team's bid to win the CIML Iowa Conference title was hanging by a thread on Tuesday at Fort Dodge. Trailing by 58-51 late in the fourth quarter, the 10th-ranked Hawkettes appeared to be dangerously close to falling out of championship contention. But Ankeny then rallied for 10 consecutive points down the stretch, posting a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally for dramatic victory, keep their Iowa Conference title hopes alive

Ankeny girls romp past Little Cyclones, get their swagger and confidence back

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Monday's game against visiting Ames gave the Ankeny girls' basketball team a chance to reset mentally. Coming off its worst loss of the season, the 10th-ranked Hawkettes placed four players in double figures and rolled to a 77-19 victory in a CIML Iowa Conference contest. "We just kind of needed to recharge the battery and clear the mindset," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls romp past Little Cyclones, get their swagger and confidence back

‘Sometimes it’s just one of those nights’: Hawkettes suffer worst loss of season

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It's been a season of memorable moments for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. Friday's game at Waukee Northwest will be a forgettable one. The 10th-ranked Hawkettes got off to a slow start and never really recovered in a 63-25 loss to No. 12 Northwest, which avenged an earlier 44-41 defeat at Ankeny. It was by far the worst loss of the season for … [Read more...] about ‘Sometimes it’s just one of those nights’: Hawkettes suffer worst loss of season

‘It’s just a huge win in so many ways’: Hawkettes’ late rally stuns No. 5 Dowling

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The last two Tuesday nights ended in disappointment for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The 12th-ranked Hawkettes experienced a much better feeling this time. Ankeny dominated the fourth quarter to rally for a 35-29 victory over No. 5 Dowling Catholic in a non-conference game on Tuesday at the AHS gym. The Hawkettes erased a 28-21 deficit with a … [Read more...] about ‘It’s just a huge win in so many ways’: Hawkettes’ late rally stuns No. 5 Dowling

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Katelyn Anderson, Ankeny girls’ hoops

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Senior forward Katelyn Anderson has helped the 12th-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 10-4 record. She is averaging 3.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Anderson scored a season-high seven points, all in the first half, during the Hawkettes' 53-45 loss at Waukee on Tuesday. She had two points, four rebounds and two steals on Friday in a 49-15 win … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Katelyn Anderson, Ankeny girls’ hoops

‘We played much better defense’: Ankeny girls rout Marshalltown to end skid

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After giving up more than 50 points in back-to-back losses to Ankeny Centennial and Waukee, the Ankeny girls' basketball team focused on its defensive intensity during the practices before Friday's game at Marshalltown. The 12th-ranked Hawkettes responded with a 49-15 road victory that allowed them to keep pace with No. 4 Centennial in the CIML Iowa … [Read more...] about ‘We played much better defense’: Ankeny girls rout Marshalltown to end skid

‘We didn’t bring it’: Hawkettes struggle at both ends in 53-45 loss at Waukee

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When the Ankeny girls' basketball team struggles on defense, it can often lead to some poor offensive possessions. That's what happened on Tuesday as the 10th-ranked Hawkettes suffered a 53-45 loss at Waukee in a non-conference game. While the Warriors connected on 8-of-21 3-point attempts (38.1 percent), Ankeny could not find its shooting stroke from … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t bring it’: Hawkettes struggle at both ends in 53-45 loss at Waukee

Ankeny boys snap 4-game losing skid against Centennial behind ex-Jaguars

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A year ago, Lio Aguirre helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a pair of victories over its crosstown rival. On Tuesday, the sophomore forward returned to the Centennial gym and played a key role as Ankeny posted a 58-48 win over the Jaguars. He had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. "It was pretty exciting for me honestly," … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys snap 4-game losing skid against Centennial behind ex-Jaguars

CENTENNIAL REIGN: Jags’ dominance over rival continues with 57-37 victory

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Cleao Murray and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball squad have never lost to crosstown rival Ankeny. They'd like to keep it that way. Murray scored 16 points and the seventh-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 8 Ankeny, 57-37, in a CIML Iowa Conference showdown on Tuesday at Centennial. The win allowed Centennial to pull into a … [Read more...] about CENTENNIAL REIGN: Jags’ dominance over rival continues with 57-37 victory

Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Jag-Hawk basketball showdowns

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Ever since the split into two high schools, the rivalry between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams has somewhat overshadowed the battle between the two girls' squads. Centennial owns a 9-7 lead in the boys' series, but the two teams have played several close games in the history of the rivalry. In 2015, Ankeny's Conor Riordan made a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Jag-Hawk basketball showdowns

Hawkettes extend winning streak to 5 heading into showdown at Centennial

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A 31-point first quarter ignited the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 69-15 victory at Des Moines East in a non-conference game on Saturday. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes jumped out to a 31-5 lead and extended the margin to 41-10 at halftime. They cruised to their fifth consecutive win, improving to 9-2 on the season. "The girls came out focused and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes extend winning streak to 5 heading into showdown at Centennial

Hawkettes build big lead, then hold off Mason City for 4th straight victory

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team has found a winning formula. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes again relied on some balanced scoring and a strong defensive effort to post a 47-42 victory at Mason City on Friday. It marked the fourth straight game and the seventh time in the last eight contests that Ankeny finished with three scorers in double … [Read more...] about Hawkettes build big lead, then hold off Mason City for 4th straight victory

Hawkettes respond to adversity, surge past Fort Dodge with strong finish

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If the Ankeny girls' basketball team is going to win the CIML Iowa Conference title, the Hawkettes can't afford to lose the games they are expected to win. Tuesday's contest against visiting Fort Dodge was one of those games. The Dodgers put up a good fight before ninth-ranked Ankeny pulled away in the second half for a 63-38 victory. The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Hawkettes respond to adversity, surge past Fort Dodge with strong finish

Rematch against Northwest begins big week for Centennial basketball teams

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The race for the CIML Iowa Conference basketball titles will resume this week with some big matchups, highlighted by Tuesday's rematch between host Ankeny Centennial and Waukee Northwest. Prior to the holiday break, Northwest swept a doubleheader against the visiting Jaguars on Dec. 21. The 10th-ranked Wolves posted a 45-39 victory over No. 5 Centennial … [Read more...] about Rematch against Northwest begins big week for Centennial basketball teams

ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team hadn't defeated an opponent from Waukee since the 2012-13 season. That streak is now over. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes closed the game with a 13-6 run to defeat No. 10 Waukee Northwest, 44-41, in the first-ever meeting between the two schools on Friday at Ankeny. "That was a big one," said Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly. … [Read more...] about ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place