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‘We wanted the win, and it hurts’: Hawks’ late scoring drought proves costly vs. NW

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team was coming off perhaps its biggest victory of the season. A win on Monday over visiting Waukee Northwest would have been even bigger. Unfortunately, the Hawks' upset bid came up short in the final 100 seconds. The fifth-ranked Wolves scored the final six points of the game to post a 68-63 win at … [Read more...] about ‘We wanted the win, and it hurts’: Hawks’ late scoring drought proves costly vs. NW

Williams, Hawkettes battle No. 3 Waukee NW to the wire, but upset bid falls short

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In its previous six games against the top four teams in the CIML Conference and Class 5A, the Ankeny girls' basketball squad had lost by an average of 21.7 points. On Monday night, the 15th-ranked Hawkettes nearly knocked off one of the league's heavyweights. Ankeny led for much of the second half before No. 3 Waukee … [Read more...] about Williams, Hawkettes battle No. 3 Waukee NW to the wire, but upset bid falls short

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Dylan Gloviak, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Dylan Gloviak helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 63-48 victory at ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic on Friday. He had four points and two steals in the win. Gloviak is averaging 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. He is shooting 42.0 percent from the field (21-of-50). Gloviak is also a defender/midfielder … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Dylan Gloviak, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Fast start fuels Hawks past No. 9 Dowling for their 3rd victory over top-10 opponent

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As the calendar turns to February, the Ankeny boys' basketball team appears to be peaking just in time for the stretch run. One week after suffering a humbling loss on its home court to Southeast Polk, the Hawks traveled to Dowling Catholic on Friday and posted a 63-48 victory over the … [Read more...] about Fast start fuels Hawks past No. 9 Dowling for their 3rd victory over top-10 opponent

Hawkettes contain Zediker, but Dowling finds other ways to score in 60-40 victory

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Dowling Catholic star Ava Zediker was held scoreless for nearly 11 minutes in Friday's girls' basketball game against visiting Ankeny. The Creighton recruit went on to score just six points on 2-of-9 shooting--nearly 13 below her average. "That was part of our plan to try to take away Ava," said Ankeny coach Nate Tobey. "It's easier … [Read more...] about Hawkettes contain Zediker, but Dowling finds other ways to score in 60-40 victory

Waukee tops Ankeny in matchup of undefeated CIML girls’ bowling squads

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A perfect season for the Ankeny girls' bowling team came to an end on Thursday at the hands of another undefeated squad. Ankeny dropped a 2,587-2,183 decision to host Waukee in a CIML Conference dual meet at Warrior Lanes. The Warriors are now 9-0 on the season, while coach Nick Payton's team dropped to 5-1 in the league and 8-1 overall. "It was a … [Read more...] about Waukee tops Ankeny in matchup of undefeated CIML girls’ bowling squads

‘We went out and fought’: Jags drop 58-14 decision to No. 1 S.E. Polk on Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team celebrated its Senior Night on Thursday before dropping a 58-14 decision to visiting Southeast Polk. It was the final home meet for the 14th-ranked Jaguars, who finished 5-3 in the CIML Conference and fell to 10-10 overall. "We have almost 20 seniors, and it's nice just to have those guys around," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘We went out and fought’: Jags drop 58-14 decision to No. 1 S.E. Polk on Senior Night

Hawks roll to 45-24 victory at Urbandale, will face Norwalk next at regional dual

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The ninth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 45-24 victory at No. 20 Urbandale. The Hawks were also slated to wrestle No. 11 Norwalk, but that meet was cancelled. "When the regional dual pairings were announced, it was agreed upon with Norwalk that we would not wrestle tonight," said Ankeny coach Jack … [Read more...] about Hawks roll to 45-24 victory at Urbandale, will face Norwalk next at regional dual

Hawks assigned to Carlisle site, Jaguars headed to Waukee NW for regional duals

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The road to the Class 3A state duals tournament won't be an easy one for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial wrestling teams. In fact, both the Hawks and Jaguars will have to hit the road. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the sites and assignments for the regional duals on Wednesday. Regional duals are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Hawks assigned to Carlisle site, Jaguars headed to Waukee NW for regional duals

‘We competed from start to finish’: Ankeny girls defeat Roosevelt to stay unbeaten

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After posting another victory on Tuesday, the Ankeny girls' bowling team is headed for a big showdown on Thursday. Ankeny defeated host Des Moines Roosevelt by a score of 2,316 to 2,129 in a non-conference meet at Air Lanes Bowling Center. It was a season-high score for coach Nick Payton's squad, which improved its overall record to 8-0. Ankeny's … [Read more...] about ‘We competed from start to finish’: Ankeny girls defeat Roosevelt to stay unbeaten

Hawks rebound from lopsided defeat by routing Indianola, even their record at 7-7

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Three days after the Ankeny boys' basketball team suffered its worst loss ever under coach Brandt Carlson, the Hawks enjoyed the other end of the spectrum. Ankeny held visiting Indianola to just 19.1 percent shooting from the field (9-of-47) and cruised to an 81-29 victory in a non-conference game on Monday. It was the Hawks' largest win ever under … [Read more...] about Hawks rebound from lopsided defeat by routing Indianola, even their record at 7-7

Hawkettes connect on 11 3-point goals in win over Indianola, will face Dowling next

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team struggled from the 3-point line during Friday's one-point loss to Southeast Polk, making just 7-of-29 attempts from behind the arc (24.1 percent). The 15th-ranked Hawkettes found their shooting stroke on Monday. Ankeny connected on 11-of-28 3-pointers (39.3 percent) and rolled to a 65-33 victory over visiting Indianola … [Read more...] about Hawkettes connect on 11 3-point goals in win over Indianola, will face Dowling next

Jags’ Dhabolt named most outstanding wrestler after winning Ed Winger crown

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Ankeny Centennial sophomore Max Dhabolt showed on Saturday why he's a serious contender to become the school's first-ever state wrestling champion. The third-ranked Dhabolt defeated the two wrestlers ranked above him in Class 3A to win the 157-pound title in the Ed Winger Invitational at Urbandale. He posted a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Jags’ Dhabolt named most outstanding wrestler after winning Ed Winger crown

‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals

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After a disappointing loss on Thursday, the Ankeny wrestling team bounced back in a big way on Saturday. The seventh-ranked Hawks defeated all five of their opponents to win the Clyde Bean-Brad Smith Duals at Iowa City High. They raised their overall record to 15-5 with a 48-16 victory over No. 14 Clear … [Read more...] about ‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals

‘We had a good day!’: Ankeny swimmers earn 3rd-place finish at conference meet

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team took a big step forward on Saturday. The ninth-ranked Hawks placed third among seven squads in the CIML Conference meet at Summit Middle School in Johnston. They finished with 315 points, four more than No. 7 Waukee. Ankeny also finished ahead of No. 8 Dowling Catholic, which placed … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good day!’: Ankeny swimmers earn 3rd-place finish at conference meet

Just like last month, Hawkettes’ late rally falls short in loss to S.E. Polk girls

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Nobody could blame Ankeny girls' basketball coach Nate Tobey for thinking that Friday was Groundhog Day. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 49-48 decision to visiting Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference game that was eerily similar to last month's meeting in Pleasant Hill, where the No. 14 Rams nearly blew an 18-point lead before holding on for a 61-55 … [Read more...] about Just like last month, Hawkettes’ late rally falls short in loss to S.E. Polk girls

‘It was not something you’d expect’: Ankeny boys fall to hot-shooting Rams

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When Southeast Polk's Josh Barjolo banked in a 3-point goal to open Friday's boys' basketball game at Ankeny, it was clearly a sign of things to come. The Rams went on to make 14-of-23 attempts from behind the arc (60.9 percent) and rolled to a 74-36 victory for their first win in CIML Conference play. They avenged an earlier double-overtime … [Read more...] about ‘It was not something you’d expect’: Ankeny boys fall to hot-shooting Rams