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Surging Urbandale girls avenge earlier loss to continue Hawkettes’ slide

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When the Ankeny girls' basketball team hosted Urbandale on Thursday, it was a matchup between two teams whose fortunes have been reversed since the last time they met on Dec. 14. Ankeny posted a 46-40 triumph at Urbandale last month, but suffered a huge blow in that game when sophomore forward Abby Johnson suffered a deep bone bruise in her foot with … [Read more...] about Surging Urbandale girls avenge earlier loss to continue Hawkettes’ slide

Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events against defending state champs

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The seniors on the Ankeny boys' swimming team completed their dual-meet season in style. The top-ranked Hawks won all 11 events and cruised to a 109-61 victory over No. 8 Ames, the defending state champion, on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They finished with records of 2-0-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 6-0-1 overall. Mason Keinroth … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events against defending state champs

Hawks build huge lead, then hold on for win over Dowling

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After getting off to a good start in Thursday's dual meet, the Ankeny wrestling team limped toward the finish line and held on for a 44-30 victory at Dowling Catholic. The Hawks won the first six matches to build a 32-0 lead. Dowling then won six of the last eight matches. "I feel like sometimes we take two steps forward and one step back," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks build huge lead, then hold on for win over Dowling

Tetmeyer sets school record with 253 game at Fort Dodge

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Ankeny bowler Isabel Tetmeyer enjoyed a record-setting night during Thursday's meet against Fort Dodge at Ridgewood Lanes. Tetmeyer, a sophomore, bowled a career-high 468 series in the girls' meet. "Isabel had an amazing 253 game," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "She beat the highest girls' game in Ankeny history." Tetmeyer nearly set another … [Read more...] about Tetmeyer sets school record with 253 game at Fort Dodge

Tigers spoil Bayless’ return to Valley behind Williams’ huge 1st quarter

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Ankeny guard Braxton Bayless was fired up for his return to Valley High School on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, the host Tigers spoiled the party. Trayvon Williams poured in 24 points and Valley built a 20-point lead before holding on for a 76-67 victory over the Hawks. "I was pumped," said Bayless, who played for Valley's freshman team two years … [Read more...] about Tigers spoil Bayless’ return to Valley behind Williams’ huge 1st quarter

McAnelly: Hawkettes ‘learn valuable lesson’ in 71-43 loss to No. 4 Valley

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team ran into a buzzsaw on Tuesday at Valley. The fourth-ranked Tigers raced out to a 31-7 lead in the first half and cruised to a 71-43 victory over No. 15 Ankeny. The Hawkettes lost for the seventh time in their last nine games, dropping to 6-8 on the season. "It was kind of Southeast Polk all over again," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about McAnelly: Hawkettes ‘learn valuable lesson’ in 71-43 loss to No. 4 Valley

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Becker, Ankeny boys’ bowling

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Senior Easton Becker is a member of the Ankeny boys' bowling team. Becker has helped the Hawks to a 3-5 record. He currently boasts a 294 series average. "Easton has been a respectable and kind student-athlete that works very hard to do his best at everything he does," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "Not only does he have time to bowl, but he also … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Becker, Ankeny boys’ bowling

Jaguars crown 4 champs, top Ankeny for 5th straight Bob Sharp title

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Ben Monroe and the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers once again walked out of the Ankeny High School gym with the Bob Sharp Invitational championship trophy. For Monroe and his teammates, however, there are bigger goals on the horizon. "We wanted to win the tournament, but the real goal is to win a state dual team and traditional state title," said Monroe, … [Read more...] about Jaguars crown 4 champs, top Ankeny for 5th straight Bob Sharp title

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Hoop stars Cody and Sara McCullough

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Cousins Sara and Cody McCullough have grown up on the opposite sides of Ankeny's crosstown rivalry. Sara, a senior forward, is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Ankeny girls' basketball team, which dropped a 47-32 decision at Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The Northern Iowa recruit has averaged 13.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game while helping the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Hoop stars Cody and Sara McCullough

Hawks’ new lineup produces 5 pins, but Johnston holds on for 35-34 victory

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall unveiled a new lineup on Thursday at Johnston. Despite producing five falls and a major decision, the Hawks didn't do quite enough to pull out a victory. Johnston, the No. 13 team in the Class 3A dual rankings, won eight of the 14 matches to edge No. 18 Ankeny, 35-34. The Dragons sealed the win when Harrison Pauley … [Read more...] about Hawks’ new lineup produces 5 pins, but Johnston holds on for 35-34 victory

‘Rusty’ Hawk swimmers spoil Johnston’s Senior Night to remain unbeaten

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team spoiled Johnston's Senior Night on Thursday at Summit Middle School. The top-ranked Hawks posted a 98-72 victory in the CIML Central Conference dual meet to remain unbeaten on the season. They are now 1-0-1 in the conference and 5-0-1 overall. "We were a little rusty," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "Although the times … [Read more...] about ‘Rusty’ Hawk swimmers spoil Johnston’s Senior Night to remain unbeaten

Hawk bowlers top Johnston, but Ankeny girls fall to Dragons

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The Ankeny boys' bowling team picked up its third victory of the season on Thursday, while the Ankeny girls' squad came up short during a dual meet against Johnston at Great Escape. The Hawks won by a score of 2,820 to 2,676. They raised their records to 1-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 3-5 overall. Johnston won the girls' meet by a score of … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers top Johnston, but Ankeny girls fall to Dragons

Ottumwa bowlers get perfect game from Greene, sweep dual against Ankeny

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There's something about the Ankeny bowling teams that bring out the best in Ottumwa. The visiting Bulldogs swept Ankeny in a dual meet on Wednesday at Great Escape. They won the boys' meet by a score of 3,220 to 2,532, and they captured the girls' meet by a score of 2,824 to 2,456. "Ottumwa was a tough opponent for us to face as they are one of the top … [Read more...] about Ottumwa bowlers get perfect game from Greene, sweep dual against Ankeny

Harrington, Kueker ignite Hawkettes past Ottumwa at Wells Fargo Arena

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Ankeny's Ashley Harrington and Jaelynn Kueker are used to fighting for 50/50 balls on the soccer field. The duo can also make those winning plays on the basketball court. Harrington and Kueker came up with several loose balls and combined for 22 points Tuesday to help the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 53-36 victory over Ottumwa at Wells Fargo … [Read more...] about Harrington, Kueker ignite Hawkettes past Ottumwa at Wells Fargo Arena

Hawks unleash “32 minutes of havoc” in rout over Ottumwa

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Nolan Richardson's Arkansas basketball teams were famously known for their "40 minutes of hell" playing style. The Ankeny boys' basketball team is trying to develop a similar style. The Hawks unleashed their "32 minutes of havoc" on Ottumwa Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena, where their defensive pressure forced 29 turnovers en route to a 68-33 … [Read more...] about Hawks unleash “32 minutes of havoc” in rout over Ottumwa

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colby Bales, Ankeny wrestling

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Junior Colby Bales is a member of the Ankeny wrestling team. Bales had a pin against Ankeny Centennial during a dual meet last month. On Saturday, he placed third at 220 pounds in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational at Ames. Bales currently sports a 10-7 record for the Hawks, who will travel to Johnston on Thursday for a CIML Central Conference dual meet … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colby Bales, Ankeny wrestling

Rathjen, Anderson make huge statements; Hawks finish 2nd at Ames

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen made another huge statement during the Jack Mendenhall Invitational on Saturday at Ames. Trever Anderson made one of his own for the Hawks. Rathjen and Anderson each captured an individual title to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny wrestlers to a runner-up finish in the 18-team tournament. The Hawks racked up 158 points, finishing 23 … [Read more...] about Rathjen, Anderson make huge statements; Hawks finish 2nd at Ames