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Sears sets school record, leads Hawkette bowlers past Marshalltown

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As the weather warmed up on Thursday, so did Ankeny bowler Sydney Sears. Sears bowled back-to-back games of 236 and 235 to lead the Ankeny girls' team to a 2,564-2,345 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a CIML non-conference meet at Great Escape. She set a school record with a 471 series, breaking the mark of 446 that was set by Brianna Payton in … [Read more...] about Sears sets school record, leads Hawkette bowlers past Marshalltown

Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, become state’s No. 1 team

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The Ankeny boys' swimming squad entered Thursday's dual meet against visiting Valley as the No. 2 team in the state, one spot ahead of the Tigers. By the end of the night, Valley had leapfrogged both Ankeny and top-ranked Ames to become the state's No. 1 team. The Tigers racked up 1,631 power points while posting an 87-83 victory in a CIML Central … [Read more...] about Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, become state’s No. 1 team

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alexis Legg, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Senior Alexis Legg of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Legg has helped the Hawkettes to a 7-7 record. She is averaging 0.7 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. Legg is a standout on the soccer field who is planning to play that sport in college. She has verbally committed to Augustana (S.D.). … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alexis Legg, Ankeny girls’ basketball

Mason City girls use big third quarter to beat Hawkettes

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Two girls' basketball teams in search of a consistent second scorer collided on Tuesday at Ankeny High School. Visiting Mason City may have found one in Anna Deets, who made four 3-point goals and scored 19 points to help the Mohawks to a 65-56 victory in a CIML non-conference game. Deets provided plenty of support for teammate Megan Meyer, who matched … [Read more...] about Mason City girls use big third quarter to beat Hawkettes

Otten returns from injury, helps Hawks end losing skid with win over Mason City

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For the first time in six weeks, the Ankeny boys' basketball players finally got to celebrate a victory on Tuesday. Dillon Carlson poured in 22 points as the Hawks snapped an eight-game losing skid with a 63-53 win over visiting Mason City in a CIML non-conference contest. "We definitely needed it," Carlson said. "It was a long losing streak, but I … [Read more...] about Otten returns from injury, helps Hawks end losing skid with win over Mason City

Waukee girls’ bowling team stays undefeated; boys’ squad also tops Ankeny

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The Waukee bowling teams entered Monday's dual meet against Ankeny with more than just a home alley advantage. The Warriors have also benefited from a huge disparity in practice time. "They practice four times a week for 90 minutes in their home bowling center, and it really showed tonight," said Ankeny coach Jim Robidoux. "They had more practices … [Read more...] about Waukee girls’ bowling team stays undefeated; boys’ squad also tops Ankeny

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Neils, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Connor Neils is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior has helped the Ankeny boys' swimming team to a 7-1 dual record and a No. 2 ranking in the state. Neils placed fourth in the 500 freestyle and fifth in the 200 individual medley at last year's state meet, helping the Hawks to a seventh-place finish overall. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Neils, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Jaguars capture 4th straight Bob Sharp title; Ankeny’s Anderson upsets Centennial’s Monroe

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers are beginning to feel right at home in their crosstown rival's gym. The Jaguars visited Ankeny on Saturday for the Bob Sharp Invitational and came away with the team title for the fourth straight year. They racked up 217.5 points in the 10-team tournament. "It's awesome. I'm pretty happy," said Centennial coach Jay … [Read more...] about Jaguars capture 4th straight Bob Sharp title; Ankeny’s Anderson upsets Centennial’s Monroe

Hawkettes overcome 12-point deficit, beat defending 5A state champs

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  A couple of unlikely heroes emerged on Friday for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. Reserves Reilly and Abby Johnson combined for eight points in the second quarter to spark the Hawkettes to a come-from-behind 59-53 victory over visiting Valley, the defending state champion and the No. 12 team in Class 5A. Ankeny trailed, 19-7, before … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome 12-point deficit, beat defending 5A state champs

Valley boys pull away down stretch, hand Hawks their 8th consecutive loss

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The last thing that the Ankeny boys' basketball team wanted on Friday was another close game. Its opponent, Valley, probably didn't want one, either. Three of the visiting Tigers' five losses came by one point, while the Hawks had lost six games by five points or less--three of them in overtime. Valley made sure that this one didn't go down to the … [Read more...] about Valley boys pull away down stretch, hand Hawks their 8th consecutive loss

Ankeny swimmers knock off two-time defending state champs

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team didn't even need its best lineup to defeat the two-time defending state champs. The second-ranked Hawks competed without a couple of varsity swimmers, but still posted a 95-75 victory at No. 8 Waukee on Friday. "We were a little short-handed," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "But I thought the boys responded with a … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers knock off two-time defending state champs

Big meets ahead for Ankeny, Centennial wrestlers

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Crosstown rivals Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will see a lot of each other on the wrestling mat over the next 10 days. Both teams will compete in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Saturday at Ankeny, beginning at 10 a.m. The Jaguars will be seeking their fourth consecutive Bob Sharp title after winning last year's tournament with 194 points, while the Hawks … [Read more...] about Big meets ahead for Ankeny, Centennial wrestlers

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Joel Hyler of the Ankeny boys' swimming team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Hyler has helped Ankeny to a 6-1 dual record and a No. 2 ranking in the state. The Hawks will travel to No. 7 Waukee on Thursday to face the two-time defending state champion Warriors. "Joel hasn't missed a practice and deserves credit for … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Little Cyclones edge Ankeny boys again on Evans’ late free throws

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It was a case of deja vu for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. The visiting Hawks suffered yet another close loss when Ames' Joe Evans made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left to give the Little Cyclones a 50-49 victory on Tuesday. Last month, Evans made a free throw with no time left to force overtime in a game that Ames eventually won, 49-47, at … [Read more...] about Little Cyclones edge Ankeny boys again on Evans’ late free throws

Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North

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The Ankeny bowling teams finally got another chance to compete on Monday, and they took advantage of it. Following a 17-day layoff, both Ankeny squads posted a season-high score and defeated Des Moines North in a dual meet at Merle Hay Lanes. "It was a great night," said Ankeny coach Jim Robidoux. "I think we were just so excited to get back together … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North

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

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Spencer Anderson is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior has compiled a 15-7 record at 132 pounds for the Ankeny wrestling team. Anderson placed third in the Rollin Dyer Invitational on Saturday at Atlantic, helping the Hawks to the team title. He will celebrate his 18th birthday on Jan. 16. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Spencer Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

Hawks win Atlantic tournament; Kallem named most outstanding wrestler

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The Ankeny wrestlers needed a strong performance in the final round of the Rollin Dyer Invitational on Saturday to come away with the team title. And that's exactly what they got. The Hawks won 11 of their last 14 matches and racked up 234.5 points to edge Sergeant Bluff-Luton, which had 231 points, for the crown. The tournament was held at … [Read more...] about Hawks win Atlantic tournament; Kallem named most outstanding wrestler