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Ankeny boys bounce back with huge win over reeling Huskies

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Tuesday's game against visiting Des Moines Hoover was an important one for the Ankeny boys' basketball team for a variety of reasons. The Hawks were hoping to bounce back from Friday's loss to Dowling Catholic and build some momentum for postseason play. A win would also strengthen Ankeny's argument for a higher seed in Class 4A substate play when the … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys bounce back with huge win over reeling Huskies

Johnson provides ‘extra punch on offense’, leads Hawkettes past Hoover

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The return of Abby Johnson could make the Ankeny girls' basketball team a dangerous opponent in postseason play. Johnson scored 17 points on Tuesday in her second game back from a foot injury as the Hawkettes rolled to a 58-26 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover. "I feel like I'm getting stronger and more confident with each game I play," said … [Read more...] about Johnson provides ‘extra punch on offense’, leads Hawkettes past Hoover

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Riley Faeth, Ankeny wrestling

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Junior Riley Faeth is a member of the Ankeny wrestling team. The 120-pounder has helped the Hawks to a 10-6 record. "Riley has done a great job for us this season," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "He lost a wrestle-off to Mark Ames when Mark became eligible. But Riley shows up and works hard every day, and I'm glad he is part of our program!" The … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Riley Faeth, Ankeny wrestling

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dillon Carlson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Dillon Carlson has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 10-6 record, including a 4-5 mark in the CIML Central Conference. He scored 12 points in the Hawks' 65-57 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic on Friday. Carlson is averaging 12.9 points per game. He leads the Hawks with 29 3-point goals, shooting 33.7 percent from behind the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dillon Carlson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to district crown

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Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch spent a lot of time on Saturday near the awards podium. The top-ranked Hawks won 10 of the 11 events and cruised to a district title at Southeast Polk, racking up 455 points. Marshalltown was a distant second in the eight-team field with 342 points. It was Ankeny's second consecutive district crown and its … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to district crown

Hawkettes outlast Clark, Dowling to earn their biggest victory under McAnelly

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It's been a season full of adversity for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. Friday's thrilling victory over 11th-ranked Dowling Catholic may have been a turning point for the Hawkettes. Ankeny rallied from a 15-point deficit on its home court to post a 64-61 win over the Maroons, overcoming a 47-point performance by Dowling's Caitlin Clark. "There … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Clark, Dowling to earn their biggest victory under McAnelly

Dowling sweeps season series against Hawks, makes argument for No. 3 seed

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team was hoping to earn a No. 2 seed in Class 4A Substate 7. Friday's loss to visiting Dowling Catholic could drop the Hawks down to a No. 4 seed instead. The visiting Maroons swept the season series against Ankeny with a 65-57 victory. They will also finish ahead of the Hawks in the CIML Central Conference, giving coach … [Read more...] about Dowling sweeps season series against Hawks, makes argument for No. 3 seed

Johnston clinches outright girls’ title, earns at least share of boys’ crown

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One of the CIML Central Conference basketball trophies is headed to Johnston High School. Another one could be headed there soon. The third-ranked Johnston girls' team clinched the outright conference championship with a 46-27 victory over No. 9 Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Johnston. The Dragons avenged their only league loss with a strong defensive … [Read more...] about Johnston clinches outright girls’ title, earns at least share of boys’ crown

Hawks close out regular season with wins over Marshalltown, Indianola

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The 16th-ranked Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a pair of victories in a triangular meet at Ankeny. The Hawks rolled to a 50-18 win over Marshalltown, then posted a 44-25 triumph over Indianola to raise their overall record to 10-6. "Considering that we didn't practice at all on Wednesday, to come in and wrestle … [Read more...] about Hawks close out regular season with wins over Marshalltown, Indianola

Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

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The Ankeny bowling teams celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday by nearly sweeping all four meets against Des Moines East at Great Escape. Ankeny easily won both junior varsity meets, but had to settle for a split of the varsity meets. The Hawks won by a score of 2,835 to 2,737, while the Hawkettes lost by a score of 2,478 to 2,253. "Congrats again … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers defeat East behind Payton’s career-high 461 series

Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

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Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly breathed a sigh of relief following Monday's game against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. The Hawkettes built a 16-point lead in the first half before holding on down the stretch for a 56-52 victory. It was just their second win in the last nine games since sophomore forward Abby Johnson suffered a deep bone … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off Roosevelt’s rally for much-needed win

Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team finally rediscovered its mojo. After being held to a combined 92 points in their previous two games, the Hawks erupted for a season-high offensive total en route to an 88-63 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Monday. "It has been awhile (since we've played like that)," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson, whose … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys get out and run, race to victory over Roughriders

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

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Senior Derek Anderson has compiled a 12-6 record this season for the sixth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team. Anderson placed sixth at 138 pounds in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a fifth-place finish in the 17-team field. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Were you pleased with your performance at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

Hawkettes rally behind Christmann, but Ames holds on for 47-45 victory

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Perhaps one of these days the Ankeny girls' basketball team will be back to full strength. Until then, however, the Hawkettes could have more nights like Friday, when they battled 14th-ranked Ames down to the wire before dropping a 47-45 decision at Ankeny. "It's kind of been the story of our year," Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said of his team's various … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally behind Christmann, but Ames holds on for 47-45 victory

Without their leading scorer, Hawks struggle in loss to Ames

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It might be best for the Ankeny boys' basketball players to just forget about Friday's game against visiting Ames. The Little Cyclones built a 39-16 lead in the first half and cruised to a 79-47 victory in a CIML Central Conference contest. Afterwards, Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson was ready to turn the page. "Sometimes you just get your butt kicked, and … [Read more...] about Without their leading scorer, Hawks struggle in loss to Ames

Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational

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Friday's CIML Invitational at Southeast Polk was like a mini-state wrestling tournament. Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a lot of success, crowning a pair of individual champions. The Jaguars and Hawks also earned top-five finishes in the 17-team field. "It was probably as much fun coaching as I've had in the six years that I've been (the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational