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Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point

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Three of the state's top six boys' swimming teams will be in action on Saturday at a district meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Third-ranked Ankeny will host the eight-team meet, which begins at noon. No. 1 Ames and No. 6 Waukee, the two-time defending state champion, will also be in the field. The stiff competition could be beneficial to all three … [Read more...] about Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point

Schumacher, Tetmeyer shine for Ankeny bowlers during loss at Ottumwa

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A dynamic duo emerged for the Ankeny bowling teams on Thursday during a CIML non-conference meet against Ottumwa. Brandon Schumacher and Isabel Tetmeyer led the way for their respective squads, but it wasn't enough as top-ranked Ottumwa prevailed in both meets on its home lanes at Champion Bowl. The Bulldogs are now a combined 19-1 on the season. "The … [Read more...] about Schumacher, Tetmeyer shine for Ankeny bowlers during loss at Ottumwa

Hawk wrestlers rout Roosevelt, then slip past Carlisle

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The Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a pair of victories in a double dual meet at Des Moines Roosevelt. The Hawks rolled to a 73-3 win over Roosevelt before posting a 42-32 triumph over Carlisle. They raised their record to 10-8 on the season. "It was a long night," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "Some of our guys … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers rout Roosevelt, then slip past Carlisle

From 1-10 to 5-3, Ankeny girls’ bowling team enjoying remarkable turnaround

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A dramatic turnaround for the Ankeny girls' bowling team continued on Tuesday as the Hawkettes rallied to defeat Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet, spoiling the Tigers' Senior Night at Val Lanes. Ankeny erased a 32-pin deficit to post a 2,461-2,434 victory. The Hawkettes are now 1-1 in the conference and 5-3 overall under first-year coach Jim … [Read more...] about From 1-10 to 5-3, Ankeny girls’ bowling team enjoying remarkable turnaround

Hawks fall to Fort Dodge in preview of potential substate matchup

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A four-game winning streak put the Ankeny boys' basketball team into position to possibly host a first-round game in next month's Class 4A substate tournament. The final 5 minutes of Tuesday's CIML non-conference game against visiting Fort Dodge probably negated all of those wins. The Dodgers used a 19-5 run to rally for a 65-61 victory that likely had … [Read more...] about Hawks fall to Fort Dodge in preview of potential substate matchup

Hawkettes get back to .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

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  For much of the first half on Tuesday, the Ankeny girls' basketball team let visiting Fort Dodge dictate the pace of the game. "They play a defense that is just kind of helter skelter," Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said of the Dodgers, "and we were playing right into the hands of it. We were a little robotic, and they were kind of eating us up … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get back to .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sydney Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Sydney Shadravan is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior forward has helped the 15th-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to an 8-9 record. Shadravan is averaging 7.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. She is shooting 38.1 percent from 3-point range, having made 16 of 42 attempts from behind the arc. Here is … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sydney Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ basketball

Hawks blow big lead, then recover to beat Centennial despite Strait’s 32 points

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The inexperienced Ankeny boys' basketball team appears to be growing up in a hurry. After blowing a 21-point lead in Friday's game at Ankeny Centennial, the Hawks made several big plays down the stretch and then held on for a 56-52 victory over their crosstown rival. The win was Ankeny's fourth in a row and avenged last month's 55-52 loss to the … [Read more...] about Hawks blow big lead, then recover to beat Centennial despite Strait’s 32 points

Centennial girls dominate second half, pull away from Hawkettes

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team used a strong defensive effort to build a 16-13 halftime lead at Ankeny Centennial on Friday. In the second half, the Jaguars' defense was even better. Seventh-ranked Centennial held the No. 15 Hawkettes to just five points in the final two quarters while pulling away for a 39-21 victory. The Jaguars improved their … [Read more...] about Centennial girls dominate second half, pull away from Hawkettes

Neils captures CIML wrestling title, leads Jaguars to fifth-place finish

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Logan Neils made some history on Friday in the CIML Invitational at Southeast Polk. The 160-pound sophomore became the first Ankeny Centennial wrestler in the school's brief history to capture an individual conference title. After pinning his first three opponents, the fifth-ranked Neils posted a 3-0 decision over seventh-ranked Levi Egli of Fort Dodge in … [Read more...] about Neils captures CIML wrestling title, leads Jaguars to fifth-place finish

Boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams could be facing some familiar opponents during postseason play. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its Class 4A substate assignments on Friday. Centennial has been placed in Substate No. 7 along with Des Moines Hoover, Des Moines Lincoln, Marshalltown, Urbandale and Valley, … [Read more...] about Boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

Ankeny teams enter Friday’s rematch at Centennial with plenty of confidence

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If Friday's basketball doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial is as entertaining as last month's rivalry games at Ankeny, then fans of the Hawks and Jaguars will be in for a treat. Both the girls' and boys' games came down to the last possession on Dec. 21, when Centennial posted a pair of narrow wins. The Jaguars escaped with a 43-41 victory in the opener as … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams enter Friday’s rematch at Centennial with plenty of confidence

Hawks, Jaguars face difficult paths to state duals tournament

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The road to the Class 3A state duals tournament will be a difficult one for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial wrestling teams. The pairings for the regional duals were announced on Wednesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Both the Hawks and Jaguars will have to win two matches, one of them against a top-five opponent, to reach the state … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars face difficult paths to state duals tournament

Ankeny boys romp to their 3rd straight victory, keep Scarlets winless

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If the Ankeny boys' basketball team wants to qualify for the Class 4A state tournament, the Hawks are going to have to win three consecutive games during postseason play. Now they know they're capable of doing just that. Ankeny built a 30-17 halftime lead and rolled to a 67-51 victory at Des Moines East in a CIML non-conference game on Tuesday. It was … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys romp to their 3rd straight victory, keep Scarlets winless

Hawkettes focus on themselves, respond with ‘satisfying’ victory at East

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team didn't spend much time preparing for Tuesday's opponent. Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly wanted his players to focus on themselves after losing five of their previous six games. It paid off with a 67-58 victory at Des Moines East in a CIML non-conference game. "I actually spent the least amount of time on our opponent … [Read more...] about Hawkettes focus on themselves, respond with ‘satisfying’ victory at East

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Barsat Fnu, Ankeny wrestling

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Barsat Fnu of the Ankeny wrestling team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Fnu placed sixth at 113 pounds in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Jan. 13 at Ankeny. He has been filling in for injured freshman Caleb Rathjen, who is ranked second in Class 3A. "Barsat is a first-year wrestler, originally from Afghanistan, and just an … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Barsat Fnu, Ankeny wrestling

Ankeny bowling teams sweep Dowling Catholic; Hawkettes again post season-high score

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For the second meet in a row, the Ankeny girls' bowling team posted a season-high score on Tuesday at Great Escape. The Hawkettes rolled to a 2,644-2,049 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML non-conference meet. They raised their record to 4-3 on the season. The Ankeny girls' team even outscored the Ankeny boys' squad, which also came away … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams sweep Dowling Catholic; Hawkettes again post season-high score

Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet

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Saturday's CIML Central Conference boys' swimming meet was like a mini-state meet. Four of the state's top five teams were in action at Southeast Polk, including third-ranked Ankeny, which placed third in the five-team field with 445.5 points. The Hawks were led by freshman Trent Frandson, who won both the 200 and 500 freestyle events. No. 2 Ames won … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet

Ankeny boys roll past Rams for their second straight victory

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After ending an eight-game losing skid, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is suddenly on a winning streak. The Hawks earned their second straight victory on Friday by defeating visiting Southeast Polk, 66-52, in a CIML Central Conference game. It was the first league win for Ankeny, which avenged an earlier overtime loss to the Rams. "It was fun," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys roll past Rams for their second straight victory