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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Junior guard Karson Wehde has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 7-2 record. He is averaging 6.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. Wehde is shooting 25.0 percent from 3-point range (9-of-36) and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line (21-of-26). He is also one of the Hawks' top defenders. Here is some inside info on Wehde: How is the season … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Anderson wins another title; Ankeny matmen place 2nd at Mendenhall Invite

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The Ankeny wrestling team followed Thursday's victory at Ankeny Centennial with a second-place finish in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational on Saturday at Ames. Indianola won the 17-team tournament with 161 points. The ninth-ranked Hawks finished with 153.5 points, while No. 7 Fort Dodge took third with 137.5. "We're recovering from some kids being out … [Read more...] about Anderson wins another title; Ankeny matmen place 2nd at Mendenhall Invite

Ankeny boys romp past Scarlets as Alex Aguirre pours in career-high 24 points

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It's been an impressive week for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. The Hawks rolled to their third consecutive double-digit victory with an 82-55 win at Des Moines East in a non-conference game on Saturday. "It feels good to finish the week 3-0," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson. "Once we got our rhythm, I felt like our guys played well. We were able … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys romp past Scarlets as Alex Aguirre pours in career-high 24 points

‘We saw a lot of things that we need to work on’: Jaguars finish 16th at The Clash

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team got off to a good start in The Clash on Friday at LaCrosse, Wis. The rest of the tournament didn't go as well for the Jaguars. After opening the two-day event with a 42-25 victory over Glenbard North (Ill.), Centennial dropped its next two dual meets in the preliminary round. The Jaguars then lost to all three of … [Read more...] about ‘We saw a lot of things that we need to work on’: Jaguars finish 16th at The Clash

Hawkettes extend winning streak to 5 heading into showdown at Centennial

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A 31-point first quarter ignited the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 69-15 victory at Des Moines East in a non-conference game on Saturday. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes jumped out to a 31-5 lead and extended the margin to 41-10 at halftime. They cruised to their fifth consecutive win, improving to 9-2 on the season. "The girls came out focused and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes extend winning streak to 5 heading into showdown at Centennial

Without injured Robinson, Centennial boys drop 58-38 decision to No. 1 Ames

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Friday's game against top-ranked Ames was already going to be a huge challenge for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. It became an even more daunting task when one of the Jaguars' top players, sophomore center Reece Robinson, was unable to play. "Reece sprained his toe on Tuesday, and I just wanted to do what was in the best interest of that … [Read more...] about Without injured Robinson, Centennial boys drop 58-38 decision to No. 1 Ames

‘The game was a little bit personal’: White leads Jaguars past her former team

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A year ago, Kennedy White played a key role for an Ames girls' basketball team that won nine games. On Friday, White got a chance to play against her former teammates. The junior post player had 16 points, six rebounds and one block to lead seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial to a 71-10 victory over the visiting Little Cyclones. "I definitely enjoyed … [Read more...] about ‘The game was a little bit personal’: White leads Jaguars past her former team

‘He nearly had a triple-double’: Crandall leads Hawks to win at Mason City

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Ryan Crandall and the Ankeny boys' basketball team picked up a road victory on Friday as the Hawks defeated Mason City, 70-56, in a CIML Iowa Conference game. Crandall scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the win. "He nearly had a triple-double," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson. "He had a bunch of assists, too." Lio Aguirre had 13 points for … [Read more...] about ‘He nearly had a triple-double’: Crandall leads Hawks to win at Mason City

Hawkettes build big lead, then hold off Mason City for 4th straight victory

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team has found a winning formula. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes again relied on some balanced scoring and a strong defensive effort to post a 47-42 victory at Mason City on Friday. It marked the fourth straight game and the seventh time in the last eight contests that Ankeny finished with three scorers in double … [Read more...] about Hawkettes build big lead, then hold off Mason City for 4th straight victory

‘I had to trust my gut’: Ankeny slugger Webb-Tate to play baseball at St. Charles

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Ankeny senior Tamden Webb-Tate decided to go with his gut feeling. The two-sport standout has verbally committed to play baseball next year at St. Charles Community College in Missouri. "It was a really tough decision as I love both sports," said Webb-Tate, who has also starred on the football field, "but I had to trust my gut and go with what I felt … [Read more...] about ‘I had to trust my gut’: Ankeny slugger Webb-Tate to play baseball at St. Charles

‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss

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Ankeny heavyweight Joe Kingston hasn't forgotten what happened on the night of Sept. 3. That's when Kingston and the Ankeny football team suffered a 14-7 loss to Ankeny Centennial in what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets during the regular season. Kingston was determined not to let the same thing happen on the wrestling mat. The junior … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss

‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa

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Riley Moss always dreamed of playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He doesn't want the dream to end just yet. Putting off his NFL aspirations for now, Moss announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he'll return to play one more season for the Iowa football team. "I have more goals I would like to achieve and this team has more goals to achieve as well," Moss … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa

‘It wasn’t pretty’: Jaguars overcome slow start, avenge loss to Waukee Northwest

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball program is known for its trademark defense. Tuesday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest was a textbook example of how the Jaguars can win even when they are struggling to score. Seventh-ranked Centennial overcame a 14-7 halftime deficit to defeat No. 11 Northwest, 33-25, in a CIML Iowa Conference game at … [Read more...] about ‘It wasn’t pretty’: Jaguars overcome slow start, avenge loss to Waukee Northwest

After 18-day layoff, Ankeny boys pull away in 2nd half to defeat Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny boys' basketball players had to wait 18 days to get back on the court after dropping a 57-50 decision to fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest on Dec. 17. The layoff may have been a little too long. The Hawks shook off some rust and pulled away in the second half to defeat visiting Fort Dodge, 64-46, on Tuesday. The Dodgers' previous four losses … [Read more...] about After 18-day layoff, Ankeny boys pull away in 2nd half to defeat Fort Dodge

Hawkettes respond to adversity, surge past Fort Dodge with strong finish

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If the Ankeny girls' basketball team is going to win the CIML Iowa Conference title, the Hawkettes can't afford to lose the games they are expected to win. Tuesday's contest against visiting Fort Dodge was one of those games. The Dodgers put up a good fight before ninth-ranked Ankeny pulled away in the second half for a 63-38 victory. The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Hawkettes respond to adversity, surge past Fort Dodge with strong finish

Jaguars sputter offensively, suffer 2nd straight loss to No. 4 Waukee Northwest

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It's back to the drawing board for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. The Jaguars, who struggled defensively in an 80-58 loss at fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest two weeks ago, played better at that end of the floor in a rematch against the visiting Wolves on Tuesday. But this time, Centennial sputtered offensively. The Jaguars shot just 32.7 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sputter offensively, suffer 2nd straight loss to No. 4 Waukee Northwest

‘I loved the small town atmosphere’: Ankeny’s Parton to play softball at Central

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Ankeny outfielder Mariah Parton has signed a letter of intent to play softball next year at Central College. Parton said it wasn't a difficult decision. "I loved the small town atmosphere and family-like bond of the team," Parton said. "The campus is gorgeous, and everyone is super supportive both in Ankeny and Pella. The softball team has a lot of … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the small town atmosphere’: Ankeny’s Parton to play softball at Central

Iowa State’s Gibson enters transfer portal, wants to maximize his potential

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Former Ankeny Centennial quarterback Hayes Gibson is looking for a fresh start. The Iowa State redshirt freshman announced via Twitter on Monday that he will be transferring to another school. "Thank you to the entire coaching staff and team at Iowa State," Gibson tweeted. "I have decided it's in my best interest to enter my name into the transfer … [Read more...] about Iowa State’s Gibson enters transfer portal, wants to maximize his potential

‘I need to end it the right way’: Pinegar to return for one more season at Penn State

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Jake Pinegar's college football career isn't over yet. The former Ankeny Centennial star announced via twitter on Sunday that he'll be coming back for one more season at Penn State. "Only thing consistent in life is adversity. Things don't get easier, you just become stronger. So much more to prove individually and collectively with this team. Talk is … [Read more...] about ‘I need to end it the right way’: Pinegar to return for one more season at Penn State