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Johnson, Maschoff, Phipps to compete in Senior All-Star Classic

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Three girls' basketball players from Ankeny have been selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association to play in the Senior All-Star Classic on April 10-11 in Cedar Rapids. Abby Johnson and Ellie Maschoff of Ankeny will both play in the event. Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial will also participate. Johnson and Phipps will both be members of the Class … [Read more...] about Johnson, Maschoff, Phipps to compete in Senior All-Star Classic

Phipps, Johnson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

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Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial and Abby Johnson of Ankeny were among 12 girls' basketball players from the Central Iowa Metropolitan League to earn all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. A total of 24 players was honored in Class 5A. Phipps, a senior guard, was named to the Class 5A first team. Johnson, a senior forward, was a … [Read more...] about Phipps, Johnson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

Phipps joins Ankeny’s Johnson, Pitz on CIML Iowa Conference first team

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Maggie Phipps led the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to the semifinals of the Class 5A state tournament in her only season as a Jaguar. Abby Johnson and Jenna Pitz led Ankeny to its first winning record since the split into two high schools. All three players have been named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team by a vote of the league's … [Read more...] about Phipps joins Ankeny’s Johnson, Pitz on CIML Iowa Conference first team

‘Our guys didn’t back down’: Hawks put up a fight in loss to No. 2 Waukee

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When the Ankeny boys' basketball team suffered a 65-28 loss to Waukee on Dec. 21, the Hawks clearly had a long way to go to compete with one of the state's best squads. Ankeny showed some signs of progress a month later, when the Hawks trailed Waukee by just eight points at halftime before dropping a 65-37 decision. On Tuesday, the Hawks closed the gap … [Read more...] about ‘Our guys didn’t back down’: Hawks put up a fight in loss to No. 2 Waukee

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Sophomore forward Karson Wehde helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 10-10 record. He scored six points as the Hawks ended their season with a 74-54 loss to second-ranked Waukee in a Class 4A substate final on Tuesday at Indianola. Wehde averaged 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. He placed third on the team with 15 3-point goals, shooting 35.7 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ryan Crandall, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Junior forward Ryan Crandall scored nine points to help the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 48-40 victory over visiting Norwalk in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Friday. He also had 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals. Crandall leads Ankeny in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 11.2 points and 7.4 boards. He has also racked up a team-high … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ryan Crandall, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Ankeny boys hold off Norwalk, earn another shot against No. 2 Waukee

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team was ready for the start of postseason play. The defending state champion Hawks jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter and then held off visiting Norwalk's rally in the second half to post a 48-40 victory in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Friday. "It relieved some pressure to get that early lead," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys hold off Norwalk, earn another shot against No. 2 Waukee

Ankeny’s Johnson, Centennial’s Phipps named to Class 5A West all-district team

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Basketball standouts Abby Johnson of Ankeny and Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial have both earned all-district honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Johnson and Phipps were named to the Class 5A West team. The squad consists of 17 players, 15 of them from the CIML. Phipps, a senior guard, has led the Jaguars to a 15-2 record and a berth in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson, Centennial’s Phipps named to Class 5A West all-district team

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isaac O’Toole, Ankeny wrestling

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Isaac O'Toole is a member of the Ankeny wrestling team. He helped the Hawks to an 11-6 dual-meet record this season. "Isaac puts the team first," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "He’s a 106-pounder that wrestled 113, but also bumped up to wrestle 120…and he only weighs about 112. Whatever we asked from him, the answer was always, 'Yes!'. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isaac O’Toole, Ankeny wrestling

‘Our girls battled all the way’: Hawkettes finish season with loss to No. 1 Waukee

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It's going to take a girls' basketball team with a lot of firepower to knock off top-ranked Waukee. Ankeny took its best shot on Tuesday in a Class 5A regional final. The Hawkettes just didn't have enough weapons to pull off the upset. Abby Johnson scored a career-high 23 points, but she was the only Ankeny player in double figures as the host Warriors … [Read more...] about ‘Our girls battled all the way’: Hawkettes finish season with loss to No. 1 Waukee

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Abby Johnson, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Senior forward Abby Johnson scored a career-high 22 points to lead the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 73-37 victory over visiting Ames in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Saturday. She has averaged 18.4 points over the last five games. The Hawkettes (10-6) will play at top-ranked Waukee (9-1) in the regional final on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Abby Johnson, Ankeny girls’ basketball

‘It feels really good to prove them wrong again’: Anderson wins his 2nd state title

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For the last 12 months, Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson has been motivated to erase the memory of last year's disappointing third-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. He wasn't even going to let a bum shoulder get in his way. The top-ranked junior captured his second state title on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over No. 3 Chad Bellis of Dubuque … [Read more...] about ‘It feels really good to prove them wrong again’: Anderson wins his 2nd state title

Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee

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A regional final matchup against top-ranked Waukee isn't going to intimidate the Ankeny girls' basketball team. If the Hawkettes play like they did on Saturday night, they might even pull off a huge upset. "Coming off this game, I think we played really well," Ankeny guard Jenna Pitz said after the Hawkettes' 73-37 victory over visiting Ames in a Class … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee

‘Everyone knew we were capable of this’: Hawk wrestlers move into 4th place

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The Ankeny wrestling team has moved into fourth place in the Class 3A state tournament heading into Saturday night's finals. The eighth-ranked Hawks got fourth-place finishes from Cael Cox and Cade Bennethum during the consolation finals on Saturday. Jace Anderson added a seventh-place finish, while Ben Hansen took eighth. Ankeny now has 92.5 points, … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone knew we were capable of this’: Hawk wrestlers move into 4th place

‘This was big for us’: Crandall, Hawks roll past North in their regular-season finale

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At times this season, the Ankeny boys' basketball team has struggled to find the basket. That wasn't an issue for the Hawks on Friday night. Ryan Crandall poured in 28 points on 11-of-13 shooting and Ankeny rolled to an 84-72 victory at Des Moines North in its final game of the regular season. The Hawks scored more points than they did in their … [Read more...] about ‘This was big for us’: Crandall, Hawks roll past North in their regular-season finale

Hawks flex their muscles, move into 5th place in Class 3A team standings

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Caleb Rathjen isn't talking to reporters, but he and the rest of the Ankeny wrestlers are doing plenty of talking on the mat. Rathjen and Trever Anderson both advanced to Saturday's championship round, Cael Cox and Cade Bennethum each won consolation matches to earn a top-six finish, and the eighth-ranked Hawks moved into fifth place in the Class 3A state … [Read more...] about Hawks flex their muscles, move into 5th place in Class 3A team standings

Anderson, Rathjen reach semifinals; Hawks assured of having 6 placewinners

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The quest for more gold continues for Ankeny wrestlers Trever Anderson and Caleb Rathjen. Both standouts advanced to the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament with dominating victories on Friday morning at Wells Fargo Arena. The semifinals will be held on Friday night. The top-ranked Anderson won by a technical fall, 19-2, over No. 7 Tanner Wink … [Read more...] about Anderson, Rathjen reach semifinals; Hawks assured of having 6 placewinners

‘Both teams fought to the bitter end’: Ankeny bowlers finish 5th in Sioux City

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The season has ended for the Ankeny bowling teams. Both squads competed in state-qualifying meets this week at Plaza Bowl in Sioux City and placed fifth among six teams. The boys' meet was held on Wednesday and the girls' meet was contested on Thursday after both meets were postponed earlier in the week due to cold weather. The Hawks posted a score of … [Read more...] about ‘Both teams fought to the bitter end’: Ankeny bowlers finish 5th in Sioux City