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Geiger, Legg help Augustana reach 2nd round of NCAA Tournament

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The Augustana women's soccer team lost to a familiar opponent in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The fourth-seeded Vikings dropped a 1-0 decision to top-seeded and 13th-ranked MInnesota State, their rival in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Mavericks (18-3-1) won their third match of the season over Augustana (16-5-1) to … [Read more...] about Geiger, Legg help Augustana reach 2nd round of NCAA Tournament

Young Jaguars will need to get key contributions from several players

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For much of the last three seasons, Kenna Sauer and Rachel Schon were the faces of the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball program. The duo led the Jaguars to a 51-18 record during that stretch, but have now taken their talents to the collegiate level. Sauer is playing volleyball at Missouri, while Schon is averaging 7.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game … [Read more...] about Young Jaguars will need to get key contributions from several players

Hawkins leads miraculous rally; Central advances to 2nd round of playoffs

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Blaine Hawkins and the Central College football team didn't flinch when the Dutch fell behind at halftime, 31-7, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III playoffs on Saturday. All they did was pull off one of the most miraculous victories in school history. Hawkins led a stirring comeback that culminated in a game-tying touchdown with 16 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawkins leads miraculous rally; Central advances to 2nd round of playoffs

Riordan, Reiter help Simpson to win in highest scoring Div. III game ever

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Former Ankeny players Conor Riordan and Adam Reiter combined for 77 points Saturday in the highest scoring men's basketball game in NCAA Division III history. Riordan made two free throws with 6 seconds left in overtime to give Simpson College a 161-160 victory over Greenville in the Carroll Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament at Waukesha, Wis. The combined … [Read more...] about Riordan, Reiter help Simpson to win in highest scoring Div. III game ever

Deets pours in 39 points, leads Mason City girls past Ankeny in season opener

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Both the Ankeny and Mason City girls' basketball teams entered Friday's season opener with some question marks. The Mohawks, who are 13th in Class 4A in the preseason rankings, appear to have found some answers. Anna Deets made six of her team's 11 3-point goals and poured in 39 points to lead Mason City to an 83-61 victory at Ankeny. The senior guard … [Read more...] about Deets pours in 39 points, leads Mason City girls past Ankeny in season opener

Ankeny girls look for up-tempo attack to overcome lack of height

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When the Ankeny girls' basketball team opens the season on Friday against visiting Mason City, the Hawkettes will try to make up for their lack of height with an up-tempo attack. Ankeny will no longer be able to rely on all-state forward Sara McCullough, who is now playing for Northern Iowa. The Hawkettes will also be without junior forward Abby Johnson … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls look for up-tempo attack to overcome lack of height

Centennial’s Fontana named Class 4A assistant football coach of the year

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Mike Fontana didn't think too much of it when he was nominated for the Class 4A assistant football coach of the year award. About a week ago, the longtime Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny assistant was told that he had won the honor from the Iowa Football Coaches Association. "I was like, 'Really. Is this for real?'" Fontana said. "It just made me think … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Fontana named Class 4A assistant football coach of the year

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny football

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Junior quarterback Colin Riggs helped the Ankeny football team to a 7-4 record this season. Riggs completed 10-of-12 passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns while serving as the backup to Jase Bauer. He also ran five times for 47 yards and another score. Riggs made his presence felt during the quarterfinals of the Class 4A playoffs, when he replaced … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny football

Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

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No volleyball team in Iowa was able to defeat Class 5A state champion Cedar Falls this season. However, if you combined the eight members of the CIML Central Conference first team, that might be a squad that could knock off the Tigers. Just imagine Ankeny junior Phyona Schrader setting the ball for Ankeny Centennial senior Devyn Robinson, and the damage … [Read more...] about Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

Reiter, Riordan enjoy ‘great experience’ despite 45-point loss at Drake

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There was no way Conor Riordan was going to sit out Sunday's exhibition men's basketball game at Drake. The Simpson College point guard from Ankeny injured his right hand during Saturday's win over Westminster (Mo.) at Storm Lake, but he was back on the court less than 24 hours later as the Storm dropped a 98-53 decision at the Knapp Center. "I'm going … [Read more...] about Reiter, Riordan enjoy ‘great experience’ despite 45-point loss at Drake

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Phyona Schrader, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior setter Phyona Schrader led the fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to the semifinals of the Class 5A state tournament last week at Cedar Rapids. She was named to the all-tournament team. Schrader racked up 511 assists this season. She also had 189 kills, 58 aces, 163 digs and 73 blocks. Schrader was unanimously selected to the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Phyona Schrader, Ankeny volleyball

Nation’s No. 8 team edges Wartburg in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament

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An early goal proved to be the difference as the Wartburg College women's soccer team ended its season on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to eighth-ranked Pomona-Pitzer (Calif.) in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship at Waverly. The Sagehens (19-1-1) scored the game's only goal at the 6-minute mark, when sophomore Anna Ponzio settled a ball in … [Read more...] about Nation’s No. 8 team edges Wartburg in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament

Season ends for Whitaker, Iowa women with 1-0 loss at Kansas

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A late scoring opportunity for Riley Whitaker and the Iowa women's soccer team went awry, allowing third-seeded Kansas to hold on for a 1-0 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night at Rock Chalk Park. The Hawkeyes finished the season with a 15-5-1 record. "That was the game we came here for," said Iowa coach Dave DiIanni. … [Read more...] about Season ends for Whitaker, Iowa women with 1-0 loss at Kansas

Moss interception seals Iowa’s 23-19 victory over undefeated Gophers

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The Minnesota Gophers seem to bring out the best in Riley Moss. Moss, a former Ankeny Centennial star, intercepted two passes in Iowa's 48-31 victory at Minnesota last season. On Saturday, the sophomore defensive back came up with perhaps the biggest play of his collegiate career. Moss intercepted another pass on Minnesota's final drive to seal the … [Read more...] about Moss interception seals Iowa’s 23-19 victory over undefeated Gophers

Macke continues to thrive on volleyball court, despite Bulldogs’ struggles

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While Drake volleyball standout Kylee Macke has enjoyed another excellent season on the court, the Bulldogs have struggled to build on their recent success. Macke, a former Ankeny Centennial libero, had 20 digs on Friday in the Bulldogs' loss to Northern Iowa before a crowd of 1,245 at the Knapp Center. The Panthers posted a 25-18, 26-24, 25-17 victory to … [Read more...] about Macke continues to thrive on volleyball court, despite Bulldogs’ struggles

Ankeny’s Schrader named to Class 5A all-tournament team

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Ankeny's Phyona Schrader has been named to the Class 5A all-tournament team at the state volleyball tournament in Cedar Rapids. The junior setter led the fourth-ranked Hawkettes to a sweep over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. She had nine kills, 25 assists, six blocks, six digs and three aces in the win. Schrader had 30 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schrader named to Class 5A all-tournament team

‘We’re proud of ourselves’: Ankeny takes first set before Cedar Falls rallies

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The Ankeny volleyball players accomplished something on Thursday that very few teams have been able to do. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes put a legitimate scare into No. 1 Cedar Falls. Ankeny won the opening set and then jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the second set before the Tigers regrouped at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Falls rallied … [Read more...] about ‘We’re proud of ourselves’: Ankeny takes first set before Cedar Falls rallies