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Bauer, Brecht lead the way as Hawks pummel Council Bluffs Jefferson

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It tells you something about the talent on the Ankeny football team that Council Bluffs Jefferson coach Brant Anderson was actually pleased by his squad's performance in a 68-0 loss to the fourth-ranked Hawks on Friday at Wickersham Stadium. “Shockingly enough, we made a few strides,” Anderson told The Daily Nonpareil afterwards. “We were able to get a … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht lead the way as Hawks pummel Council Bluffs Jefferson

‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

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The Ankeny volleyball team can defeat its opponents in a lot of different ways. Thursday's match at Indianola proved that. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 victory in the non-conference match. They improved to 8-2 on the season, while the Indians dropped to 4-8. "It was a solid performance by the Hawkettes," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

McMahon stays unbeaten, leads Ankeny girls to their first team crown since 2015

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Lauren McMahon was in the seventh grade the last time that the Ankeny girls' cross country team captured an invitational title. On Thursday, the senior led the way as the Hawkettes ended that drought. McMahon raced to her third consecutive victory this season and Ankeny won the B Division of the Rich Engel Classic at Cedar Falls. The Hawkettes earned … [Read more...] about McMahon stays unbeaten, leads Ankeny girls to their first team crown since 2015

Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title

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There was no way the Ankeny boys' golf team was going to let its final home dual meet go to waste. The Hawks, who are ranked third overall in Class 4A, posted a 145-159 victory over Marshalltown on Thursday at Otter Creek. They finished with a 5-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference, capturing their second straight dual-meet crown. "I was very happy … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title

Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge

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In the opening set of Tuesday's match against visiting Fort Dodge, Ankeny Centennial didn't look like the second-ranked volleyball team in Class 5A. But for the rest of the match, the Jaguars certainly did. Centennial overcame a rough start to post a 26-24, 25-6, 25-17 victory over the Dodgers in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge

Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City

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The Ankeny volleyball team took a long trip to Mason City for its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. The match itself probably took less time. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes gave up just 24 total points and rolled to a 25-6, 25-6, 25-12 victory. They improved to 7-2 on the season, while Mason City's record dropped to 1-10. "Everyone had the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City

Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge

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The seven seniors on the Ankeny girls' swimming team celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday with a 134-47 victory over visiting Fort Dodge at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was the CIML Iowa Conference opener for the fifth-ranked Hawkettes, who raised their overall record to 3-0. "Fort Dodge has several talented swimmers, and some of our top girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge

Vicker wins 3rd straight race, leads Centennial boys to runner-up finish

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The temperatures were nearly ideal for the Tom Karpen Invitational cross country meet on Tuesday. Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker took advantage of the weather conditions to remain unbeaten on the season. Vicker won his third consecutive race in 2020, pulling away from the field at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School to cover the 5k course in a … [Read more...] about Vicker wins 3rd straight race, leads Centennial boys to runner-up finish

Jaguars start slow and finish strong, place 2nd at Tom Karpen Invitational

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Overcoming a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team raced to a second-place finish in the Tom Karpen Invitational on Tuesday. The defending champion Jaguars finished with 53 points despite missing a few of their varsity regulars. Fourth-ranked Valley easily won the seven-team meet on its home course at Valley Southwoods Freshman High … [Read more...] about Jaguars start slow and finish strong, place 2nd at Tom Karpen Invitational

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Halle Ouellette, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior defensive specialist Halle Ouellette has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 7-2 record this season. The Hawkettes rolled to a 25-6, 25-6, 25-12 victory at Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. Ouellette recorded 20 digs in the first eight matches of the season. She had also racked up seven aces. "Halle … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Halle Ouellette, Ankeny volleyball

Preps of the Week: Katie Jensen and Lauren McMahon, girls’ cross country

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Seniors Katie Jensen of Ankeny Centennial and Lauren McMahon of Ankeny are two of the top girls' cross country runners in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. McMahon has won her first two races of the season. She posted a time of 18 minutes 31 seconds in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown, where she led the Hawkettes to a seventh-place … [Read more...] about Preps of the Week: Katie Jensen and Lauren McMahon, girls’ cross country

Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday at the Waukee triangular. The second-ranked Jaguars won the opening set against No. 8 Waukee before the Warriors rallied for a 19-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-19 victory. Waukee improved its record to 4-3. "That loss was a bummer," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season

Centennial shows signs of improvement, but drops 24-7 decision to Waukee

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The Ankeny Centennial offense looked like it might have found something early Friday night. The unit, which hadn't scored previously this season, started the game with back-to-back big gains from Trey Porter to secure a first down on the Waukee 24-yard line. The Jaguars would get to the 13-yard line, but a missed field goal left the large zero … [Read more...] about Centennial shows signs of improvement, but drops 24-7 decision to Waukee

With a ‘chip on our shoulder’, Hawks shut down Fort Dodge in the rain

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On a rainy night at Dodger Stadium, the Ankeny football team rediscovered its mojo. One week after suffering a heartbreaking loss at Waukee, the sixth-ranked Hawks overcame the wet conditions on Friday to post a 52-18 victory over No. 10 Fort Dodge, dominating the game on both sides of the ball. "We definitely came out with a little bit of a chip on … [Read more...] about With a ‘chip on our shoulder’, Hawks shut down Fort Dodge in the rain

Ankeny golfers to play in Willow Creek district, while Jaguars return to Sioux City

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golfers have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Class 4A district assignments by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The wait ended on Friday morning for both squads. Ankeny has been assigned to the Willow Creek district that will be hosted by Valley. Centennial, meanwhile, will travel to Sioux … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers to play in Willow Creek district, while Jaguars return to Sioux City

Jaguars, Vicker race past Johnston, Yual to win Bobcat Invitational crowns

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Thursday's Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown Community College provided a huge challenge for the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team. The Jaguars passed with flying colors. After moving up to 11th in the latest Class 4A rankings, Centennial posted its second victory in two weeks by winning the nine-team Red Division with 40 points. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Vicker race past Johnston, Yual to win Bobcat Invitational crowns

Ankeny’s McMahon wins again, while Jaguars place 3rd at Bobcat Invitational

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The wet conditions didn't slow down the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team on Thursday. They didn't seem to bother Ankeny runner Lauren McMahon, either. McMahon raced to her second straight victory to lead the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in the Red Division of the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown, while Centennial relied … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s McMahon wins again, while Jaguars place 3rd at Bobcat Invitational

Hawkettes top Johnston, but ‘still need to work on certain parts of the game’

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The Ankeny volleyball team was pushed to a fourth set Tuesday in a match at Johnston. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes dropped the third set before posting a 25-22, 25-15, 21-25, 25-16 victory. They raised their record to 6-2 on the season, while the Dragons fell to 1-2. "It was a tough match," said Ankeny coach Dave Whims. "We played sluggish, and they … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Johnston, but ‘still need to work on certain parts of the game’