Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall is anxious to get the second half of the season under way. The Hawks, who will host fifth-ranked Valley on Thursday, finished 2017 with a 5-4 dual-meet record. Three of their four losses came to opponents ranked in the top five of the Iowa Wrestling Coaches Association dual team rankings. "We were ready for a break," … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers off to 5-4 start, will host No. 5 Valley Thursday
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Crouch: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for Hawk swimmers
The Ankeny boys' swimming team might be getting healthy at the right time. The second-ranked Hawks posted a 5-1 record in the first month of the season, despite battling some illnesses. Their only loss came to No. 1 Ames, 98-72, on Dec. 7 at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "We had a tough meet with Ames, but it was a close meet considering that we had a … [Read more...] about Crouch: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for Hawk swimmers
Ankeny bowling teams adapt to new coach, fire that destroyed Plaza Lanes
When an overnight fire destroyed Plaza Lanes on Dec. 18, the immediate future of the Ankeny bowling teams was left uncertain. Plaza Lanes was the home venue for Ankeny and four other CIML schools. The facility was also the site of the annual state tournament. "It was a tragedy and I'm heartbroken for the staff at Plaza, but it's amazing how the bowling … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams adapt to new coach, fire that destroyed Plaza Lanes