The Des Moines Lincoln girls' basketball team didn't have an answer for Ankeny's Sara McCullough. McCullough recorded a double-double by halftime of Tuesday's game at Ankeny, racking up 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Northern Iowa recruit finished with 21 points and 17 rebounds as the Hawkettes rolled to a 74-39 victory. "Sara got going early," said … [Read more...] about McCullough racks up 21 points, 17 rebounds in Hawkettes’ victory
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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Ashley Harrington of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Harrington, a junior guard, has helped Ankeny to a 4-1 record. She scored nine points and had two assists as the Hawkettes posted a 74-39 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Tuesday. Harrington is averaging 7.8 points per game. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers
Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer continue to lead the way for the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher bowled a 413 series during a dual meet against Waukee on Monday at Warrior Lanes, while Tetmeyer led the Hawkettes with a 380 series. Schumacher has posted a 442.5 average in the last two meets, and Tetmeyer has compiled a 387 average after three meets … [Read more...] about Brandon Schumacher, Tetmeyer posting solid scores for Ankeny bowlers
Caleb Rathjen, Gray lead AHS matmen to 8th-place finish at Keen Invitational
The Ankeny wrestling team competed in one of the toughest tournaments in the Midwest on Friday and Saturday at Independence. The Hawks placed eighth among 32 teams in the prestigious Cliff Keen Invitational. They finished with 227 points. Christian Brothers College (Mo.) won the team title with 299 points. Scott West (Minn.) was the runner-up with … [Read more...] about Caleb Rathjen, Gray lead AHS matmen to 8th-place finish at Keen Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Senior Adam Vaske won four events to help the fifth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team to a 110-60 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He won the 200 freestyle in 1:54.38, the 100 freestyle in 49.67 seconds, and also swam on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Last year, Vaske helped the Hawks to a … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Short-handed Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invitational
Four of the state's top 10 boys' swimming teams were in action on Saturday at the Mike Wittmer Invitational in Ames. Fifth-ranked Ankeny placed second in the six-team field with 230 points. The Hawks won six of the 11 events. No. 2 Ames captured the team title for the third straight year, racking up 330 points. No. 7 Johnston and No. 9 Cedar Falls … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invitational
Hawkettes blow past Fort Dodge, improve their record to 3-1
The Ankeny girls' basketball team had started slowly in each of its first three games of the season. The Hawkettes didn't have another slow start on Friday. Ankeny jumped out to a 9-0 lead right away, later scored 22 consecutive points before halftime, and rolled to a 66-28 victory at Fort Dodge. The Hawkettes improved their record to 3-1 on the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes blow past Fort Dodge, improve their record to 3-1
Hawks hit 10 3-pointers, romp to victory at Fort Dodge
There was no letdown for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. Just three days after opening the season with a huge win over Des Moines North, the Hawks went on the road Friday and rolled to an 83-55 victory at Fort Dodge. They shot 57 percent from the field, including 10-of-19 from 3-point range, en route to the win. "We haven't won up at Fort Dodge since … [Read more...] about Hawks hit 10 3-pointers, romp to victory at Fort Dodge
Hawk swimmers win all 11 events en route to victory over Roosevelt
Some of the best races on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center were between teammates on the Ankeny boys' swimming squad. The Hawks won all 11 events and rolled to a 110-60 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. They swept the top three places in the 100 butterfly and took the top two spots in two other events. "I think that the hard work the … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win all 11 events en route to victory over Roosevelt
Hawk wrestlers win 11 of 14 matches, cruise to victory over Mason City
Thursday's season-opening dual meet went about the way that Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall expected. The Hawks won 11 of the 14 matches and rolled to a 61-17 victory over visiting Mason City, which had four open weights. "We were hoping to win a couple of other matches that didn't go our way, but we knew (Mason City) had some holes in their … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers win 11 of 14 matches, cruise to victory over Mason City
Bayless, Ankeny boys outlast Locure, Polar Bears in thriller
The wait was worth it for Braxton Bayless. The 6-foot-1 junior guard finally made his debut for the Ankeny boys' basketball team on Tuesday, and he led the Hawks to a thrilling victory. Bayless, who sat out last season after transferring to Ankeny from Valley, scored 24 points as the Hawks opened their season with an 85-78 triumph over visiting Des … [Read more...] about Bayless, Ankeny boys outlast Locure, Polar Bears in thriller
Balanced scoring helps Hawkettes to easy victory over North
For the second time in two nights, the Ankeny girls' basketball team had a balanced scoring attack, putting three players in double figures. This time, it resulted in a win. The Hawkettes bounced back from Monday's loss at Mason City with a 63-24 victory over visiting Des Moines North on Tuesday. They raised their record to 2-1 on the season. "The … [Read more...] about Balanced scoring helps Hawkettes to easy victory over North
Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams
The Ankeny bowling teams ran into one of the CIML's top bowling programs on Tuesday at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams lost to Des Moines Lincoln, which placed seventh in last year's girls' Class 3A state tournament. The Railsplitters won the girls' meet by a score of 2,858 to 2,211, and they won the boys' meet by a score of 3,153 to 2,647. "It was a … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers fall to one of CIML’s top teams
Experienced Hawk wrestlers have ‘tough kids up and down the lineup’
It has taken awhile for coach Jack Wignall to rebuild the Ankeny wrestling program following the split into two high schools. This could be the year that there's a huge payoff for the Hawks. Ankeny returns several varsity regulars from a team that posted an 11-9 record last year and placed 21st in the Class 3A state tournament with 26.5 points. "We … [Read more...] about Experienced Hawk wrestlers have ‘tough kids up and down the lineup’
Hawkettes look to rebound from Monday’s loss at Mason City
The Ankeny girls' basketball team won't have time to dwell on its first loss of the season. The Hawkettes, who dropped a 72-58 decision at Mason City on Monday, will be back on the court less than 24 hours later. They will host Des Moines North on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Mason City, the No. 3 team in Class 4A, built a 40-27 halftime lead in Monday's game. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes look to rebound from Monday’s loss at Mason City
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kayla Pitz, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Junior guard Kayla Pitz scored five points and had six assists to help the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 45-38 victory over 13th-ranked Des Moines East in its season opener on Tuesday at Ankeny. The Hawkettes will play at Mason City, the No. 3 team in Class 4A, on Monday. Pitz started every game for Ankeny as a sophomore, when she averaged 5.7 points … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kayla Pitz, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Talented Hawks look to become ‘most unselfish team in state’
There's a lot of excitement around this year's Ankeny boys' basketball team. The Hawks are coming off an 8-15 season a year ago, but that record is deceiving. The team got off to a 1-10 start that included six losses by five points or less, three of them in overtime. Ankeny went 6-4 to close out the regular season, then posted a 48-46 victory at Ames in a … [Read more...] about Talented Hawks look to become ‘most unselfish team in state’
Hawkettes hold off No. 13 D.M. East in season opener, 45-38
Dru McAnelly wiped the sweat off his brow after watching his Ankeny girls' basketball team open the season with a hard-fought victory. The Hawkettes took the lead for good with a 14-2 run in the second half and then held off 13th-ranked Des Moines East, 45-38, in a CIML non-conference game on Tuesday at Ankeny. "East is an extremely long, athletic, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off No. 13 D.M. East in season opener, 45-38
Hawk swimmers capture team title at Sprint Classic
Trent Frandson and the Ankeny boys' swimming team are already in midseason form. Frandson won two individual events, anchored two winning relays and led Ankeny to the team title in the season-opening Sprint Classic on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawks racked up 454 points to win the five-team meet. "It was a great start to the season," … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers capture team title at Sprint Classic
Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley
Although the Ankeny bowling teams opened their season on Tuesday with a loss to Valley at Val Lanes, head coach Hannah Munson was hardly disappointed by the results. "Overall, the team is off to a great start," said Munson, who took over the program this summer after graduating from Grand View University. The Ankeny boys' team lost by a score of 2,836 … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams ‘off to great start’ despite loss at Valley