What appeared to be a break for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team turned out to be a mirage. When the fifth-ranked Jaguars showed up for Tuesday's showdown against No. 2 Waukee, they discovered that the visiting Warriors would be without their best player--senior guard Katie Dinnebier. Dinnebier, a Drake recruit, was forced to sit out after … [Read more...] about No. 2 Waukee overcomes star’s absence, Porter’s hot shooting to defeat Jaguars
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No. 2 Waukee boys top Centennial, snap Jaguars’ 20-game home winning streak
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team isn't accustomed to losing on its home court. It took a special squad to end the Jaguars' 20-game home winning streak. Second-ranked Waukee built a 35-24 halftime lead and went on to post a 69-56 victory over No. 4 Centennial in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The Warriors were also the last team to win at … [Read more...] about No. 2 Waukee boys top Centennial, snap Jaguars’ 20-game home winning streak
Class 3A regional dual wrestling assignments announced
The Class 3A regional dual assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The regional duals will be held on Feb. 10, beginning at 6 p.m. The top 24 ranked teams according to January's IWCOA rankings will compete at eight sites with the highest-ranked teams hosting, if possible. The top-ranked team at each site receives a … [Read more...] about Class 3A regional dual wrestling assignments announced
Hawkettes tumble to Roosevelt for 4th loss to rated opponent in 6 days
A matchup against a struggling opponent might be just what the Ankeny girls' basketball team needs right now. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes will travel to Marshalltown on Friday for a CIML Iowa Conference game against the Bobcats, who fell to 1-14 on the season with a 66-13 loss to No. 1 Johnston on Tuesday. Ankeny will be looking to end a four-game losing … [Read more...] about Hawkettes tumble to Roosevelt for 4th loss to rated opponent in 6 days
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Michael Winters, Ankeny boys’ bowling
Michael Winters is a senior on the Ankeny boys' bowling team. He has helped the Hawks to a 3-6 record. Winters currently boasts a 348 series average. He bowled a career-best 402 series in the Hawks' loss to Waukee on Jan. 21 at Warrior Lanes. "Michael has come a long way from last year," said Ankeny coach Lane Richtsmeier. "I think he was averaging in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Michael Winters, Ankeny boys’ bowling
Hawks pull away from Roosevelt in 4th quarter, move back to .500 mark
With the Class 4A postseason pairings to be determined soon, the Ankeny boys' basketball team needs every victory it can get. Coming off a pair of losses to ranked opponents, the Hawks moved back to the .500 mark with a 53-42 win at Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference game on Tuesday. They evened their overall mark at 7-7. "We were solid … [Read more...] about Hawks pull away from Roosevelt in 4th quarter, move back to .500 mark
‘Hard work is paying off’: Ankeny bowlers sweep Roosevelt on Senior Night
The Ankeny bowling teams celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday by sweeping Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference dual meet at Great Escape. The boys' team won by a score of 2,862 to 2,708 to snap a six-meet losing streak. The Hawks raised their overall record to 3-6. "The boys are gaining momentum at the right time," said Ankeny coach Lane … [Read more...] about ‘Hard work is paying off’: Ankeny bowlers sweep Roosevelt on Senior Night
Christmann enjoys career night, but Valley gets the win on buzzer-beater
When the Ankeny girls' basketball team needed a spark on Monday night, senior guard Rachael Christmann provided it. Christmann made five 3-point goals in the fourth quarter as the 13th-ranked Hawkettes overcame a 12-point deficit in a CIML non-conference game at No. 10 Valley. Her last 3-pointer from well behind the arc tied the score at 45-45 with 15 … [Read more...] about Christmann enjoys career night, but Valley gets the win on buzzer-beater
‘We didn’t finish very well’: Hawks falter down stretch in loss at No. 5 Valley
The Ankeny boys' basketball team went on some mini-runs during Monday's game at Valley. It wasn't enough to offset the fifth-ranked Tigers' longer runs. Valley used an 11-0 spurt in the first half to take a 17-7 lead, then later went on a 17-2 run in the second half to pull away for a 66-44 victory in a CIML non-conference game. "We didn't finish … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t finish very well’: Hawks falter down stretch in loss at No. 5 Valley
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brock Jensen, Centennial boys’ basketball
Senior guard Brock Jensen has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 10-1 record. He scored 10 points on Friday as the Jaguars posted a 70-59 victory at Ankeny to clinch at least a share of the CIML Iowa Conference title. Jensen is averaging 8.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He had a career-high 13 points in the Jaguars' … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brock Jensen, Centennial boys’ basketball
Ankeny’s Cox chooses track over other sports, commits to Western Illinois
Ankeny senior Cooper Cox could have elected to play baseball in college. Football was another option. But in the end, it was a different sport that Cox decided to focus on. He has verbally committed to join the Western Illinois men's track and field program, announcing his decision via Twitter on Friday. "When I first started the recruiting … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Cox chooses track over other sports, commits to Western Illinois
Centennial boys outlast Hawks in seesaw battle, clinch share of league crown
It's a good bet that the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team will be practicing its free throws before Tuesday's game against second-ranked Waukee. The No. 4 Jaguars nearly let Friday's game at Ankeny slip away due to some poor free-throw shooting. They missed all seven of their attempts in the third quarter, which allowed the Hawks to rally from a … [Read more...] about Centennial boys outlast Hawks in seesaw battle, clinch share of league crown
Jaguars hold off Ankeny’s upset bid, clinch share of Iowa Conference title
The Ankeny girls' basketball team was in position on Friday to knock off crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial for the first time ever. But a pair of 3-point shots, one in the third quarter that would have put the Hawkettes ahead and another in the fourth that would have tied the game, bounced off the rim. Fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial then pulled away in … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Ankeny’s upset bid, clinch share of Iowa Conference title
Centennial wrestlers capture Iowa Conference crown on Wells’ pin
There was a lot at stake when Ankeny Centennial's Jackie Wells and Ankeny's Will Hinrichs took the mat for the championship match at 195 pounds in the CIML Iowa Conference wrestling tournament on Friday night. Wells didn't know it, but the outcome of the whole tournament was on the line. The Centennial senior got a pin in 3 minutes 35 seconds, allowing … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers capture Iowa Conference crown on Wells’ pin
4A postseason assignments announced: Hawks, Jaguars face tough draws
The road to the state tournament will be a tough one for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams. The Class 4A postseason assignments were announced on Friday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Fourth-ranked Centennial (9-1) has been placed in Substate No. 2, while Ankeny (6-5) has been placed in Substate No. 8. Both … [Read more...] about 4A postseason assignments announced: Hawks, Jaguars face tough draws
Ankeny girls’ bowling team posts season-high score to snap losing skid
A season-high score allowed the Ankeny girls' bowling team to snap its losing streak on Thursday. The visiting Hawkettes defeated Marshalltown by a score of 2,778 to 2,353 in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet at Wayward Social. They eclipsed their previous high score by 245 pins. Ankeny improved its records to 2-0 in the conference and 6-2 overall. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ bowling team posts season-high score to snap losing skid
Hawks’ confidence grows with impressive road victory over Dowling Catholic
The Ankeny boys' basketball team won't be lacking confidence heading into Friday's showdown against fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial. The Hawks are coming off an impressive 61-46 victory at Dowling Catholic in a non-conference game on Thursday. They raised their record to 6-5 on the season, while the Maroons dropped to 5-6. "When a young team gets … [Read more...] about Hawks’ confidence grows with impressive road victory over Dowling Catholic
Hawkettes begin difficult four-game stretch with 69-50 loss at No. 9 Dowling
A four-game stretch over the next six days--all of them against ranked opponents--will severely challenge the Ankeny girls' basketball team. There won't be much time for the 13th-ranked Hawkettes to celebrate a huge win--or to hang their heads following a tough loss. That's why Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said his team would quickly move on from … [Read more...] about Hawkettes begin difficult four-game stretch with 69-50 loss at No. 9 Dowling
‘His passing is a tragic loss’: Osborn motivated young people to be their best
The loss of former Ankeny High School teacher, coach and administrator Scott Osborn has resonated throughout the entire community. Osborn passed away on Saturday after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 72 years old. "His passing is a tragic loss to all who knew him," said former Ankeny athletic director Fred Smith. During a 39-year career in the … [Read more...] about ‘His passing is a tragic loss’: Osborn motivated young people to be their best
Schumacher bowls career-best series of 489 in Hawks’ loss to Ottumwa
The Ankeny boys' bowling team posted a season-high score on Wednesday at Great Escape. It still wasn't enough to stop the Hawks' losing streak. Visiting Ottumwa handed Ankeny its fifth consecutive loss, winning the non-conference dual meet by a score of 3,400 to 2,900. The Hawks dropped to 2-5 on the season. Ottumwa also won the girls' meet by a … [Read more...] about Schumacher bowls career-best series of 489 in Hawks’ loss to Ottumwa