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Ankeny bowling teams fall to Greene County in rematch at Spare Times

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The high school bowling season is heading into the home stretch. Both of Ankeny's teams traveled to Jefferson on Friday for a non-conference meet against Greene County at Spare Times Lanes & Lounge. It was Ankeny's second meet in two days. Greene County won the boys' meet by a score of 2,699 to 2,618. Chase Fecher had a 472 series for the Rams … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams fall to Greene County in rematch at Spare Times

Ankeny boys lose star guard Johnson to hand injury during loss to Waukee NW

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Some losses are more costly than others. The Ankeny boys' basketball team is hoping that Friday's defeat to visiting Waukee Northwest won't be too damaging in the grand scheme of things. However, an injury to star point guard Carson Johnson could be even more detrimental than the 62-49 loss. Johnson, the leading scorer in Class 4A with an average of … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys lose star guard Johnson to hand injury during loss to Waukee NW

‘We were just hungry for this win’: Jaguars top Waukee NW, raise record to 18-1

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Mitchell Grider and the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers wanted to keep their momentum going heading into next week's Class 3A regional dual. Grider won by a major decision at 215 pounds to help the Jaguars to a 39-28 victory at Waukee Northwest in their final dual meet of the regular season on Thursday. "We had a good game plan coming in," said Grider, who … [Read more...] about ‘We were just hungry for this win’: Jaguars top Waukee NW, raise record to 18-1

Hawk wrestlers roll past Valley, will meet Tigers again in Class 3A regional dual

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Thursday's wrestling dual meet at Ankeny was a preview of Tuesday's regional dual at Indianola. Ankeny posted a 46-15 victory over Valley in its final dual of the regular season. The Hawks finished 3-5 in the CIML Conference and raised their overall record to 8-9. The two teams will meet again in the opening round of a Class 3A regional dual next … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers roll past Valley, will meet Tigers again in Class 3A regional dual

‘There was some progress’: Hawkettes remain upbeat despite loss to Dowling

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Nate Tobey still has confidence in his Ankeny girls' basketball team. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes dropped a third consecutive game on their home court Tuesday, when they suffered a 56-27 loss to No. 3 Dowling Catholic. The defeat followed a 55-29 loss to No. 12 Southeast Polk on Friday. "I think for us it's just a matter of getting some scoring and … [Read more...] about ‘There was some progress’: Hawkettes remain upbeat despite loss to Dowling

Ankeny boys hold off Dowling Catholic, move into 3rd place in CIML Conference

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Every win matters right now for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. The ninth-ranked Hawks, who are fighting for a top seed in a Class 4A substate tournament, took another step toward reaching that goal with a 66-60 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. They completed a sweep of the season series against the Maroons, who dropped the first … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys hold off Dowling Catholic, move into 3rd place in CIML Conference

‘Our kids wrestled hard’: Hawks notch 5 pins, but drop 33-32 decision to Wolves

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall saw some progress from his team despite a close loss on Tuesday. The 12th-ranked Hawks dropped a 33-32 decision to No. 6 Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference dual meet at Southview Middle School. The Wolves got a pin from Abe Parker at 190 pounds to close out the meet. "It was pretty close," said Ankeny coach Jack … [Read more...] about ‘Our kids wrestled hard’: Hawks notch 5 pins, but drop 33-32 decision to Wolves

Regional dual assignments announced: Jags to host, while Ankeny faces Valley

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The regional dual wrestling assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial will host a regional dual on Tuesday, Jan. 30. No. 11 Johnston will face No. 21 Cedar Rapids Xavier in the opening round at 6 p.m., with the winner to then face Centennial for the right to advance to the state duals on … [Read more...] about Regional dual assignments announced: Jags to host, while Ankeny faces Valley

‘Our offense just totally disappeared’: Hawkettes fizzle out in 2nd half vs. SEP

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A long basketball season can often include both peaks and valleys--sometimes just a few days apart. That was the case last week for the seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' team, which followed up Tuesday's 46-35 win at Class 4A No. 1 Dallas Center-Grimes with a disappointing 55-29 loss on its home court Friday to No. 12 Southeast Polk. The Rams avenged last … [Read more...] about ‘Our offense just totally disappeared’: Hawkettes fizzle out in 2nd half vs. SEP

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Bowlers Sam Tigges and Olivia Harris

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Senior Sam Tigges and sophomore Olivia Harris are both captains and the top scorers for the Ankeny bowling teams. Tigges leads the boys' squad with a 336 series average. He bowled a season-high 378 series in the Hawks' loss to Bondurant-Farrar on Tuesday at Great Escape. Harris leads the girls' team with a 322 series average. She bowled a career-high … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Bowlers Sam Tigges and Olivia Harris

Ankeny’s Schwebach, Evans combine to win 3 events at CIML Conference meet

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Ankeny swimmers Owen Evans and Owen Schwebach made the most of their final meet in the Hawks' home pool. The two seniors combined for three victories in the CIML Conference boys' meet on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center, where the duo led Ankeny to a third-place finish in the six-team field. "It was a lot of fun getting to host the meet," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schwebach, Evans combine to win 3 events at CIML Conference meet

‘This is the match I have wanted all year’: Bruhl defeats Diaz to win Winger crown

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Ankeny Centennial's Lucas Bruhl has been waiting 11 months for another opportunity to wrestle Waverly-Shell Rock's Bas Diaz. He didn't let his chance go to waste. The second-ranked Bruhl posted a 3-1 decision over the No. 1 Diaz to win the 150-pound title in the Ed Winger Classic on Saturday at Urbandale. The senior was named the tournament's most … [Read more...] about ‘This is the match I have wanted all year’: Bruhl defeats Diaz to win Winger crown

No. 10 Bondurant-Farrar tops Ankeny wrestlers in title match at Ewing Duals

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The Ankeny wrestlers placed second among three teams in the Dave Ewing Duals on Saturday at Ankeny. The Hawks opened the tournament with a 67-6 victory over Spencer before falling to Bondurant-Farrar, 48-19, in the championship match. The Bluejays are ranked 10th in Class 3A. Ankeny's overall record dropped to 7-8 on the season. The Hawks won 13 of … [Read more...] about No. 10 Bondurant-Farrar tops Ankeny wrestlers in title match at Ewing Duals

Hawks overcome Goodman’s 30 points, sweep season series against S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team pulled away in the fourth quarter to post a 76-61 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Friday. The game was tied with less than 3 minutes left in the third period before the seventh-ranked Hawks took control down the stretch. They improved to 6-3 in the CIML Conference and 9-4 overall, while Southeast Polk's records … [Read more...] about Hawks overcome Goodman’s 30 points, sweep season series against S.E. Polk

‘We’ve just got to get tougher’: Jaguars suffer their first loss at No. 1 S.E. Polk

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The unbeaten streak came to an end for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. The sixth-ranked Jaguars traveled to Southeast Polk on Thursday and dropped a 46-19 decision to the No. 1 Rams, who won 10 of the 14 matches. Centennial's records dropped to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 17-1 overall. "They've got a good team," Centennial coach Jay Groth said … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve just got to get tougher’: Jaguars suffer their first loss at No. 1 S.E. Polk

‘I feel like we’re getting better’: Hawks romp past Urbandale on Senior Night

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It was a memorable Senior Night for Ben Hansen and the Ankeny wrestlers. The fourth-ranked Hansen won by a technical fall at 144 pounds to help the Hawks to a 57-15 victory over visiting Urbandale on Thursday. He was honored after his match for earning his 100th career win earlier this season. "It was especially nice doing it in the home gym," said … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like we’re getting better’: Hawks romp past Urbandale on Senior Night

‘It was a frustrating evening’: Ankeny boys get in foul trouble, tumble at DC-Grimes

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Tuesday's non-conference game at Dallas Center-Grimes is one that the Ankeny boys' basketball team might want to forget. The seventh-ranked Hawks fell behind at halftime, 44-32, and went on to drop an 84-68 decision to the Mustangs. It was the most points allowed by Ankeny this season. "It was just tough for us to get any momentum going," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘It was a frustrating evening’: Ankeny boys get in foul trouble, tumble at DC-Grimes

Hawkettes rely on defensive pressure to hand No. 1 DC-Grimes its 2nd loss

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team held Dallas Center-Grimes to just 33.3 percent shooting and handed the Mustangs their second loss of the season on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes posted a 46-35 win in the non-conference game at Dallas Center-Grimes, the No. 1 team in Class 4A. The Mustangs converted just 13-of-39 shots. "DCG played really well, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rely on defensive pressure to hand No. 1 DC-Grimes its 2nd loss