Senior Christina Angran and junior Brandon Schumacher are two of the leaders on the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher has led the Ankeny boys' squad to a 2-4 record. He paces the Hawks with a 401.4 series average. Angran has helped the Ankeny girls' team to a 1-5 mark. She ranks second among the Hawkettes with a 299.3 average. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Christina Angran and Brandon Schumacher, Ankeny bowlers
Girls' Bowling
Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores
Both Ankeny bowling teams posted a season-high score on Thursday, but only one of the squads was able to come away with a victory. The Ankeny boys' team defeated Southeast Polk by a score of 2,904 to 2,859. The Rams won the girls' meet by a score of 2,500 to 2,444. The dual meet was held at Great Escape, which serves as the home venue for both … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores
Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season
Persistence has paid off for the Ankeny bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes each earned their first victory of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Des Moines North at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams improved their record to 1-4. "I'm so proud of our performance," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "We swept the house--every Ankeny team won (both … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season
Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale
The Ankeny bowling teams enjoyed some highlights while losing to Urbandale in their CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Merle Hay Lanes. "We lost by a slim 150 pins for both boys and girls," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "Gage Payton shot a nice 251 game! And the ladies shot an amazing 231 (bakers) game, the highest score in Ankeny girls' … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale
Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers
Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer continue to lead the way for the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher bowled a 413 series during a dual meet against Waukee on Monday at Warrior Lanes, while Tetmeyer led the Hawkettes with a 380 series. Schumacher has posted a 442.5 average in the last two meets, and Tetmeyer has compiled a 387 average after three meets … [Read more...] about Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers
Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams
The Ankeny bowling teams ran into one of the CIML's top bowling programs on Tuesday at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams lost to Des Moines Lincoln, which placed seventh in last year's girls' Class 3A state tournament. The Railsplitters won the girls' meet by a score of 2,858 to 2,211, and they won the boys' meet by a score of 3,153 to 2,647. "It was a … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams
Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley
Although the Ankeny bowling teams opened their season on Tuesday with a loss to Valley at Val Lanes, head coach Hannah Munson was hardly disappointed by the results. "Overall, the team is off to a great start," said Munson, who took over the program this summer after graduating from Grand View University. The Ankeny boys' team lost by a score of 2,836 … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley
New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’
Hannah Munson is anxious to get to work with the Ankeny boys' and girls' bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes will begin practice on Wednesday under the direction of Munson, who was named the head coach of the bowling program in July. She becomes Ankeny's sixth different head coach in the last six years. "We've had some tryouts, and all of the kids … [Read more...] about New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’
Former Grand View standout Munson named Ankeny bowling coach
Hannah Munson has already enjoyed plenty of success as a bowler. Now, the Minnesota native is hoping to become a successful coach as well. Munson has been named the head coach of Ankeny's boys' and girls' bowling teams. Her hiring was approved by the Ankeny School Board on Monday. "I'm very excited," Munson said. "My parents coached a lot for our … [Read more...] about Former Grand View standout Munson named Ankeny bowling coach
Ankeny’s Sears, Tetmeyer named to all-district first team
Two Ankeny bowlers have been named to the Class 3A West all-district first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior Sydney Sears and freshman Isabel Tetmeyer were among the six bowlers selected to the first team. They were joined on the squad by Chantelle Foster and Madison Singleton of Johnston, Maddie Peterson of Waukee and Marissa Gates of … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Sears, Tetmeyer named to all-district first team
Season ends for Ankeny bowlers with ‘off night’ at district tourney
The Ankeny bowling teams picked a bad time to have an off night. Ankeny traveled to Marshalltown on Tuesday to compete in a Class 3A district tournament at Wayward Social. The Hawks placed third among four boys' teams with a 2,758 total, while the Hawkettes finished fourth in the girls' field with a 2,315. Neither squad qualified for next week's state … [Read more...] about Season ends for Ankeny bowlers with ‘off night’ at district tourney
Ankeny bowling teams seek berth to state tournament
The Ankeny bowling teams will face some strong competition in a Class 3A district tournament on Tuesday at Wayward Social in Marshalltown. Johnston, Linn-Mar (Marion) and Marshalltown will be the other teams in the field. The action gets under way at 1 p.m. Johnston is the defending girls' state champion in Class 3A. Three of the top six bowlers are … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams seek berth to state tournament
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Collin Runyan and Sydney Sears, Ankeny bowling
Collin Runyan and Sydney Sears are the Ankeny Fanatic preps of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The seniors are both members of the Ankeny bowling teams. Sears has led the Ankeny girls' squad to a 5-5 dual-meet record. She placed fourth in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Great Escape and is ranked 14th in the state among all … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Collin Runyan and Sydney Sears, Ankeny bowling
Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet
With a solid effort in the Baker games, the Ankeny boys' bowling team placed third in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Great Escape. The Hawks were the only team to surpass 1,000 pins in the Baker round, compiling a total of 1,004. They finished with an overall score of 2,915. Waukee won the boys' title with a total of 3,076. Defending … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet
Hawk bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark for first time since 2014
The Ankeny bowling teams tuned up for Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet with strong performances on their Senior Night against Southeast Polk Tuesday at Great Escape. The Ankeny boys' team dropped a 3,158-3,012 decision to the Rams, but the Hawks posted their highest score in more than four years. Ankeny surpassed the 3,000-pin mark for the first … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark for first time since 2014
Schumacher, Tetmeyer shine for Ankeny bowlers during loss at Ottumwa
A dynamic duo emerged for the Ankeny bowling teams on Thursday during a CIML non-conference meet against Ottumwa. Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer led the way for their respective squads, but it wasn't enough as top-ranked Ottumwa prevailed in both meets on its home lanes at Champion Bowl. The Bulldogs are now a combined 19-1 on the season. "The … [Read more...] about Schumacher, Tetmeyer shine for Ankeny bowlers during loss at Ottumwa
From 1-10 to 5-3, Ankeny girls’ bowling team enjoying remarkable turnaround
A dramatic turnaround for the Ankeny girls' bowling team continued on Tuesday as the Hawkettes rallied to defeat Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet, spoiling the Tigers' Senior Night at Val Lanes. Ankeny erased a 32-pin deficit to post a 2,461-2,434 victory. The Hawkettes are now 1-1 in the conference and 5-3 overall under first-year coach Jim … [Read more...] about From 1-10 to 5-3, Ankeny girls’ bowling team enjoying remarkable turnaround
Ankeny bowling teams sweep Dowling Catholic; Hawkettes again post season-high score
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
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