The Ankeny girls' swimming team averaged more than 124 points in each of its first three dual meets this season. There was no way the sixth-ranked Hawkettes were going to reach that number in Tuesday's dual meet at Mason City, but they still posted an impressive victory. Ankeny won 10 of the 12 events and defeated the Mohawks, 67-35, in a CIML Iowa … [Read more...] about Hawkette swimmers win 10 of 12 events en route to 67-35 victory at Mason City
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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Millie Hill, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior defensive specialist Millie Hill has helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 9-1 record and a No. 5 ranking in Class 5A. She had three digs on Thursday as the Jaguars swept a non-conference match at Ottumwa in three sets. Hill ranks third on the team with 48 digs. She has also completed 73-of-81 serves with five aces. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Millie Hill, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Ankeny divers Peters, Toth sweep top two places at Tanker Invitational
Making adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a requirement for all high school athletes. Ankeny divers Erica Peters and Dasha Toth did just that on Saturday, when they competed at a meet that they weren't originally slated to be among the participants. And the duo ended up capturing the top two places. Peters won the Tanker … [Read more...] about Ankeny divers Peters, Toth sweep top two places at Tanker Invitational
‘I couldn’t be happier for them’: Jaguars hold off Ames, Lipsey to earn first victory
For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial football team lined up in the victory formation at the end of Friday's homecoming game against Ames. The Jaguars milked the final seconds off the clock to preserve a 21-17 triumph at Ankeny Stadium. "Our kids played great," said Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti. "I couldn't be happier for … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t be happier for them’: Jaguars hold off Ames, Lipsey to earn first victory
McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys
Ankeny's Lauren McMahon and Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker have yet to lose a cross country race this season. Their dominant performances are reflected in the latest Class 4A individual rankings by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. McMahon, who has won all three of her races in convincing fashion, is now No. 1 in the girls' rankings. "I was … [Read more...] about McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys