Any list of the state's top girls' swimming programs would have to include Ankeny's combined squad. Ankeny has placed sixth or higher at the state meet in each of the last five years. The Hawkettes took third a year ago with 200 points, their highest finish ever under coach Michelle Stout. However, Stout will have to replace a trio of standouts from … [Read more...] about Coming off 3rd-place finish, Ankeny swimmers look to ‘meet all challenges’
Girls' Swimming
State’s swimmer of the year more excited about team’s success
JAS DAZZLES AT STATE: Rumley leads Hawkettes to 3rd-place finish
An extraordinary day from senior Jasmine Rumley put the Ankeny girls' swimming team into position to earn a top-three finish in the state meet on Saturday at Marshalltown. It took four underclassmen, however, to seal the deal for the Hawkettes. Fifth-ranked Ankeny placed seventh in the final event, the 400 freestyle relay, to clinch a spot on the … [Read more...] about JAS DAZZLES AT STATE: Rumley leads Hawkettes to 3rd-place finish
Ankeny’s Jorgensen wins state diving crown with strong finish
Ankeny senior Sydney Jorgensen won the state diving title on Friday at the Marshalltown YMCA. Jorgensen racked up a score of 513.2 points to finish 27.5 points ahead of runner-up Joscelyn Buss of Ames. Buss led by 2.5 points after the first six dives before Jorgensen closed with a strong finish on her last five dives. Two other Ankeny divers also … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Jorgensen wins state diving crown with strong finish
CIML Central Conference expected to dominate girls’ state swimming meet
After placing fourth at the state meet in each of the last two years, the Ankeny girls' swimming team is looking to earn a top-three finish at this year's meet, which begins on Friday and concludes on Saturday at the Marshalltown YMCA. The Hawkettes are fifth in the latest team power rankings with 4,019 points. Dowling Catholic is ranked No. 1 with 4,525 … [Read more...] about CIML Central Conference expected to dominate girls’ state swimming meet