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Soaring Hawks hold off Dowling for 6th straight win after 11 ties, 17 lead changes

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Just call them the Road Warriors. The Ankeny boys' basketball team came up with two big defensive stops down the stretch and held on for a 79-77 victory at Dowling Catholic on Friday, extending its winning streak to six games and earning its fourth road win in CIML Conference play. "We pride ourselves on playing defense," said Ankeny senior Lio … [Read more...] about Soaring Hawks hold off Dowling for 6th straight win after 11 ties, 17 lead changes

‘We just didn’t convert’: Hawkettes held to season-low total in loss at Dowling

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team ran into a defensive wall in its game on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes were held to a season-low offensive output and dropped a 55-38 decision to No. 4 Dowling, which snapped Ankeny's four-game winning streak. "I felt like we were getting good looks, but we just didn't convert," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t convert’: Hawkettes held to season-low total in loss at Dowling

Ankeny girls’ bowling squad defeats Greene County for its first win of season

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The Ankeny girls' bowling team earned its first win of the season on Thursday by defeating Greene County in a non-conference meet at B-Roll Bowling. Ankeny won the meet by a score of 1,953 to 1,423. The team improved its record to 1-3, while Greene County dropped to 0-4. Olivia Harris led the Hawkettes with a career-high series of 382. Savannah Dye … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ bowling squad defeats Greene County for its first win of season

Centennial wrestlers rack up 9 falls, romp to 67-11 victory over Dowling Catholic

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Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth felt pretty good about his team's chances heading into Thursday's dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars backed up his confidence by winning 12 of the 14 matches and rolling to a 67-11 victory. "We wrestled well," said Groth. "I've been doing this a long time and I always go through the … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers rack up 9 falls, romp to 67-11 victory over Dowling Catholic

‘We can see a lot of positives’: Ankeny swimmers win 3 events in loss at Valley

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It's been a busy week for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. After traveling to Cedar Falls on Tuesday and with a trip to Iowa City on deck for Saturday, the Hawks traveled to Valley on Thursday and dropped a CIML Conference dual meet to the Tigers, 102.5-67.5. The loss dropped Ankeny's records to 1-2 in the conference and 3-3 overall. "I think we can … [Read more...] about ‘We can see a lot of positives’: Ankeny swimmers win 3 events in loss at Valley

Hawk wrestlers drop 39-33 decision at Johnston, will head to Battle of Waterloo

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The Ankeny wrestling team is still a work in progress. That's why coach Jack Wignall wasn't too concerned about the Hawks' 39-33 loss at Johnston in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday. "We feel pretty good about where we're at," said Wignall. "If we get a couple of our guys back in January, I think we'll be OK." The Dragons won seven of the … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers drop 39-33 decision at Johnston, will head to Battle of Waterloo

Ankeny girls’ bowling team posts highest score of season in loss to Little Cyclones

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The Ankeny girls' bowling team posted a season-high score on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to lead the squad to its first victory. Ankeny lost to visiting Ames by a score of 2,166 to 2,029 in a non-conference meet at B-Roll Bowling. It marked the first time in three meets that the girls' team surpassed a total of 1,900. "The girls have been improving … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ bowling team posts highest score of season in loss to Little Cyclones

Ankeny swimmers win 3 events against Cedar Falls, Dubuque Senior

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team traveled to Cedar Falls on Tuesday to face the host Tigers and Dubuque Senior in a non-conference double dual meet. The Hawks lost to Cedar Falls, 99.5-82.5, but posted a 138-44 victory over Dubuque Senior. They are now 3-2 overall heading into Thursday's CIML Conference dual meet at Valley. Ankeny won three events … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 3 events against Cedar Falls, Dubuque Senior

Gage shakes off rust, scores season-high 27 in Ankeny girls’ victory over Wolves

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It didn't take long for Savannah Gage to shake off the rust. The junior guard scored a season-high 27 points on Tuesday to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 79-61 victory at No. 12 Waukee Northwest. It was Gage's fourth game back after recovering from a torn ACL. She had averaged 10 points in her first three games. "It's … [Read more...] about Gage shakes off rust, scores season-high 27 in Ankeny girls’ victory over Wolves

‘He really took over’: Johnson pours in career-high 40, leads Hawks past NW

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Ankeny boys' basketball standout Carson Johnson has been playing at a high level this season. On Tuesday at Waukee Northwest, the senior point guard took his game into the stratosphere. Johnson made 8-of-9 shots from 3-point range and poured in a career-high 40 points to lead the Hawks to an 84-76 victory in a CIML Conference game. "He literally … [Read more...] about ‘He really took over’: Johnson pours in career-high 40, leads Hawks past NW

Johnson, Lio Aguirre combine for 47 points in Hawks’ road win over Indianola

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team didn't have much time to prepare for Monday's non-conference game at Indianola. With seniors Carson Johnson and Lio Aguirre leading the way, it really didn't matter. Johnson poured in 24 points and Aguirre added 23 as the Hawks cruised to a 73-48 victory that extended their winning streak to four games. They are now 4-1 … [Read more...] about Johnson, Lio Aguirre combine for 47 points in Hawks’ road win over Indianola

Hawkettes make 13 3-pointers, force 28 turnovers in 81-35 victory at Indianola

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The shots were falling on Monday for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes made 13 3-point goals and rolled to an 81-35 victory at Indianola in a non-conference game. They improved to 5-2 on the season, while the Indians' record dropped to 2-4. "It was good to see the girls shoot the ball well," said Ankeny coach Nate Tobey. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes make 13 3-pointers, force 28 turnovers in 81-35 victory at Indianola

Depleted Ankeny wrestlers finish in 10th place at Frank Baltzley Invitational

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Due to some illnesses, the Ankeny wrestling team entered Saturday's Frank Baltzley Invitational at Johnston with a depleted lineup. The Hawks competed without two of their five ranked wrestlers, including second-ranked Ben Hansen at 144 pounds. Hansen has been sick all week, although he did record a pin on Thursday to help his team to a win over … [Read more...] about Depleted Ankeny wrestlers finish in 10th place at Frank Baltzley Invitational

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Truman Folkers, Ankeny wrestling

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Ankeny wrestler Truman Folkers earned a runner-up finish at 126 pounds in the Frank Baltzley Invitational on Saturday at Johnston. The fifth-ranked Folkers recorded a pair of falls before dropping a 10-0 major decision to No. 3 Maximus Riggins of Southeast Polk in the finals. Folkers, a junior, has compiled a 7-2 record. He placed fifth in the Dan Gable … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Truman Folkers, Ankeny wrestling

Jaguars dominate Centennial Duals, capture title for 7th consecutive year

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers dominated the Centennial Duals on Saturday, easily winning the tournament for the seventh consecutive year. The Jaguars defeated their five opponents by an average margin of 57-18. They raised their record to 9-0 on the season. "I thought we wrestled pretty well," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "The boys came out, got … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Centennial Duals, capture title for 7th consecutive year

‘It’s been a fun rivalry’: Ankeny boys beat Ames, avenge last year’s substate loss

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Ankeny boys' basketball coach Brandt Carlson didn't have to give his players a fiery pregame speech on Friday. The Hawks were already highly motivated. Ankeny pulled away in the second half to defeat visiting Ames, 58-42, in a non-conference game. The win avenged last year's substate semifinal loss to the Little Cyclones, who erased a 13-point halftime … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been a fun rivalry’: Ankeny boys beat Ames, avenge last year’s substate loss

JACKS OF ALL TRADES: Senior nearly records triple-double in Hawkettes’ win

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Karsen Jacks flirted with a triple-double while leading the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 50-17 victory over visiting Ames in a non-conference game on Friday. Jacks scored 12 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven of her team's 22 steals as the eighth-ranked Hawkettes overcame a subpar shooting night with a strong defensive effort. The 17 points … [Read more...] about JACKS OF ALL TRADES: Senior nearly records triple-double in Hawkettes’ win