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Centennial wrestlers close out regular season with 36-34 loss at Waukee NW

January 27, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 36-34 loss at Waukee Northwest. The Wolves won eight of the 14 matches to offset four pins and two technical falls by Centennial. The 10th-ranked Jaguars finished 4-4 in the CIML Conference and dropped to 20-6 overall. Northwest sealed the win when defending state … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers close out regular season with 36-34 loss at Waukee NW

‘It was another nailbiter’: Ankeny bowlers fall to Urbandale by combined 15 pins

January 26, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny bowling teams entered Wednesday's dual meet against Urbandale with a chance to even their record at .500 in the CIML Conference. Instead, both squads suffered a narrow loss to the host J-Hawks at Merle Hay Lanes. Urbandale won the boys' meet by a score of 2,813 to 2,806. The J-Hawks won the girls' meet by a score of 1,885 to 1,877. "It … [Read more...] about ‘It was another nailbiter’: Ankeny bowlers fall to Urbandale by combined 15 pins

Hawks struggle in loss to Dowling after leading scorer Johnson injures ankle

January 26, 2023 by Dan Holm

A challenging season for the Ankeny boys' basketball team may have gotten even more challenging on Tuesday. Junior guard Carson Johnson, the Hawks' leading scorer, suffered an ankle injury during his team's 61-49 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic. The Maroons avenged a 74-65 loss to Ankeny last month. "We struggled offensively," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawks struggle in loss to Dowling after leading scorer Johnson injures ankle

‘They’re on a roll’: Surging Maroons top Ankeny girls for 9th straight victory

January 26, 2023 by Dan Holm

The schedule hasn't been kind to the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes ran into perhaps the state's hottest team on Tuesday in No. 4 Dowling Catholic, which entered the contest on an eight-game winning streak. The Maroons, who snapped No. 1 Johnston's 42-game winning streak with a 62-48 victory on Friday, kept their momentum … [Read more...] about ‘They’re on a roll’: Surging Maroons top Ankeny girls for 9th straight victory

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 210

January 26, 2023 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews head coach Brandt Carlson and junior forward Cash Schoolen of the Ankeny boys' basketball team. Realtor Andy Logan of Coldwell Banker also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 210

No. 4 Ankeny, No. 6 Centennial to host regional wrestling duals on Jan. 31

January 24, 2023 by Dan Holm

Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will host Class 3A regional wrestling duals on Jan. 31. The fourth-ranked Hawks (19-1) will host either No. 13 Bondurant-Farrar or No. 19 Iowa City High in the regional final. Those two teams will meet in the preliminary round at 6 p.m., with the winner advancing to face Ankeny. The Hawks defeated Bondurant-Farrar, … [Read more...] about No. 4 Ankeny, No. 6 Centennial to host regional wrestling duals on Jan. 31

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carson Johnson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

January 23, 2023 by Dan Holm

Junior guard Carson Johnson scored 15 points as the Ankeny boys' basketball team posted a 59-55 win at Southeast Polk on Friday for its third consecutive win. He made 3-of-4 free throws in the final 1 minute 19 seconds to help seal the triumph. Johnson, who recently scored his 500th career point, has helped the Hawks to records of 4-7 in the CIML … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carson Johnson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

‘It’s a good feeling to win it again’: Hawks capture 4th straight Ewing Duals title

January 23, 2023 by Dan Holm

The storybook season continues for the Ankeny wrestling team. The fourth-ranked Hawks easily won their own Dave Ewing Duals on Saturday for the fourth consecutive year. They defeated their four opponents by an average margin of 50 points to raise their overall record to 19-1. Ankeny surpassed its total of 17 wins from last year, which had been its … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a good feeling to win it again’: Hawks capture 4th straight Ewing Duals title

‘They weren’t afraid of the competition’: Jaguars take 4th at rugged Winger Invite

January 23, 2023 by Dan Holm

Saturday's Ed Winger Invitational at Urbandale gave the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers an opportunity to test themselves against some of the state's top grapplers. The Jaguars responded with a strong performance, placing fourth in a field of 24 teams with 120 points. They had eight top-six finishes. "I was pretty pleased with the way things went," said … [Read more...] about ‘They weren’t afraid of the competition’: Jaguars take 4th at rugged Winger Invite

Ankeny swimmers pick events out of a hat, then place 3rd at conference meet

January 22, 2023 by Dan Holm

For the most part, Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch didn't enter his varsity swimmers in their best events for the CIML Conference meet on Saturday at Southeast Polk. He picked his lineup at random. "We decided to swim off events," said Crouch. "Considering we drew events out of a hat, we were able to finish third. I thought it was a great … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers pick events out of a hat, then place 3rd at conference meet

Ankeny bowling teams fall to Waukee despite their ‘best showing’ of season

January 22, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny bowling teams ran into another tough opponent on Thursday at Warrior Lanes. Host Waukee swept the CIML Conference dual meet, but it was still a good day for coach Lane Richtsmeier's squads. The Hawks posted a season-high score by 50 pins, and the Hawkettes nearly matched their season-high total of 2,063. "Going into this meet, we knew … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams fall to Waukee despite their ‘best showing’ of season

Hawks rally from 10-point deficit in 2nd half to post 59-55 victory at S.E. Polk

January 21, 2023 by Dan Holm

Earlier this season, the Ankeny boys' basketball team was finding ways to lose games. Now, the Hawks are doing just the opposite, finding ways to come through in the clutch. Ankeny extended its winning streak to three games with a 59-55 victory at Southeast Polk on Friday. The Hawks overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half. "It's a pretty good … [Read more...] about Hawks rally from 10-point deficit in 2nd half to post 59-55 victory at S.E. Polk

Without injured Dailey, hot-shooting Rams make 15 treys in win over Ankeny

January 21, 2023 by Dan Holm

Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly wasn't sure if Southeast Polk star Brooklin Dailey would play in Friday's game at Pleasant Hill. It turned out that the eighth-ranked Rams didn't need her. Playing without the injured Dailey, Southeast Polk made 15 3-point goals and defeated No. 15 Ankeny, 77-65, in a CIML Conference game. "Credit to … [Read more...] about Without injured Dailey, hot-shooting Rams make 15 treys in win over Ankeny

HAPPY HOMECOMING: Wignall guides Hawks to 72-6 victory at Knoxville

January 20, 2023 by Dan Holm

Thursday's trip to Knoxville was a sentimental one for Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall. Wignall, who spent a lot of time in Knoxville while growing up in southern Iowa, guided the fourth-ranked Hawks to a 72-6 victory in the non-conference dual meet. "We had a good time," said Wignall. "It was good to see my family there. They hadn't seen me coach … [Read more...] about HAPPY HOMECOMING: Wignall guides Hawks to 72-6 victory at Knoxville

Jaguars rout Dowling on Senior Night, reach 20 wins for 3rd time under Groth

January 20, 2023 by Dan Holm

It was a memorable Senior Night for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers on Thursday. The sixth-ranked Jaguars recorded six pins and rolled to a 57-22 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet. "We wrestled well," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "I thought all of our guys went out there and fought." Prior to the meet, … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Dowling on Senior Night, reach 20 wins for 3rd time under Groth

‘We couldn’t have responded any better’: Ankeny girls take down No. 1 DC-G

January 19, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' basketball team entered Tuesday's non-conference game against visiting Dallas Center-Grimes with a .500 mark. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes showed that their record is deceiving. Ankeny had four players in double figures and rolled to a 61-44 victory over the Fillies, who are ranked No. 1 in Class 4A. "It was a good win," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We couldn’t have responded any better’: Ankeny girls take down No. 1 DC-G

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 209

January 19, 2023 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny bowling coach Lane Richtsmeier and Chase Jordan, the top scorer on the boys' squad. Tim Scheib of the Tim Scheib Real Estate Group, who is sponsoring the Ankeny Fanatic all-time Ankeny football team, also makes an … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 209

‘Our guys were poised and made some big plays’: Hawks hold on to beat DC-G

January 18, 2023 by Dan Holm

There was no letdown for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. Four days after knocking off third-ranked Waukee in a stunning upset, the Hawks were back on the court Tuesday and posted a 63-58 victory over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game. Ankeny improved its record to 5-9. The Mustangs dropped to 7-4. "It feels good obviously just … [Read more...] about ‘Our guys were poised and made some big plays’: Hawks hold on to beat DC-G

Bondurant-Farrar tops Ankeny bowling teams in non-conference matchup

January 18, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny bowling teams both lost to Bondurant-Farrar in a non-conference dual meet on Tuesday at Great Escape, which serves as the home venue for both schools. The Bluejays won the boys' meet by a score of 2,832 to 2,716. They won the girls' meet by a score of 2,154 to 1,944. The two Bondurant-Farrar squads are now a combined 13-3 on the … [Read more...] about Bondurant-Farrar tops Ankeny bowling teams in non-conference matchup

Hawks crown trio of champs at Sharp Invite, place 2nd overall behind W-SR

January 16, 2023 by Dan Holm

With three individual champions, the Ankeny wrestling team earned a runner-up finish in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Saturday at Ankeny. The fifth-ranked Hawks racked up 234 points in the 10-team tournament. Waverly-Shell Rock captured the team title with 267.5 points. "We were hoping to win it," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "But we lost a couple … [Read more...] about Hawks crown trio of champs at Sharp Invite, place 2nd overall behind W-SR

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