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Hawkettes finish in middle of pack at Little Cyclone Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' track team was one of five squads that racked up at least 100 points in the Little Cyclone Invitational on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes scored 100 points even to finish right in the middle of the pack. They placed behind four quality teams, but defeated four other squads in the nine-team meet. "We had a good night," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finish in middle of pack at Little Cyclone Invitational

Raineri, Pritchard lead Hawks past Dowling Catholic

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't panic when Dowling Catholic built a 2-0 lead in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawks got two goals apiece from Kolby Raineri and Charlie Pritchard and rallied for a 4-2 road victory, their fifth in a row. Ankeny improved its record to 5-1 on the season, while Dowling dropped to 0-2. "Patience and … [Read more...] about Raineri, Pritchard lead Hawks past Dowling Catholic

Hawkettes win nailbiter against Mason City, 6-5

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Every point counted on Tuesday in a girls' high school tennis dual meet between Ankeny and visiting Mason City. The two teams split the six singles matches, which meant that the five doubles contests would decide the meet. The Mohawks won the No. 1 and 2 doubles matches in straight sets, but the Hawkettes managed to win the other three matches--two of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win nailbiter against Mason City, 6-5

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Marie Beecham, Ankeny girls’ tennis

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Marie Beecham of the Ankeny girls' tennis team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Beecham, a senior, opened the season as the No. 1 player for the Hawkettes, who bounced back from an 11-0 loss to Ames with a 6-5 victory over Mason City on Tuesday. "She has grown so much as a tennis player," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Marie Beecham, Ankeny girls’ tennis

Ankeny’s Sindt wins 1,600 at DouBrava Invitational

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Ankeny distance runner Tim Sindt continues to make steady progress on the track. Sindt, who won a Class 4A state cross country title last fall, raced to an easy victory in the 1,600 during the Gary DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. He won the event in a time of 4:31.87, finishing more than 7 seconds ahead of runner-up Tyler Loecke of … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Sindt wins 1,600 at DouBrava Invitational

Coach ‘pleasantly impressed’ by Centennial girls’ win over Roughriders

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team raised its overall record to 2-0 with a 10-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Jaguars won five of the six singles matches, then swept the five doubles contests. All 10 of Centennial's wins came in straight sets. "I was pleasantly impressed with the play of our … [Read more...] about Coach ‘pleasantly impressed’ by Centennial girls’ win over Roughriders

Newcomers shine in Ankeny golfers’ season-opening loss

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Two newcomers on the Ankeny girls' golf team made impressive debuts on Tuesday in the Hawkettes' season opener. Jaci Webb carded a 43 to earn runner-up honors in a CIML Central Conference dual meet against Southeast Polk at Copper Creek. Fellow freshman Kelsey Hensen posted a 50 in her inaugural appearance. "Those two stepped up big time," said … [Read more...] about Newcomers shine in Ankeny golfers’ season-opening loss

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Alexis Legg (Ankeny) and Alyssa Lewton (Centennial), girls’ tennis

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Seniors Alexis Legg of Ankeny and Alyssa Lewton of Ankeny Centennial are the top returning players this season for their respective girls' tennis teams. Lewton helped the Jaguars to a 10-1 victory over Southeast Polk in their season opener on Thursday. Legg and the Hawkettes, meanwhile, dropped an 11-0 decision to Ames. Here is some inside info on the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Alexis Legg (Ankeny) and Alyssa Lewton (Centennial), girls’ tennis

Centennial golfers look to contend again for Class 5A state title

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Since 2015, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team has made a habit of competing for the state championship. The Jaguars were the Class 5A runner-up in 2015 before placing third in 2016. They then finished fourth at last year's meet, which was held at Coldwater Links in Ames. "We have been very fortunate the last three years, so it's easy to say that … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers look to contend again for Class 5A state title

Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

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After three games, the Ankeny girls' soccer team has yet to allow a goal this season. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes picked up two more victories on Saturday at the Bettendorf Invitational. They opened the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Springfield (Mo.) Catholic, then later posted a 6-0 win over North Scott--the No. 3 team in Class 2A. "It was a big … [Read more...] about Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

Relay races named after former Ankeny track coach Osborn

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As the weather cooled off Thursday night, many of the fans attending the Hawkette Invitational were probably anxious for the meet to end. Scott Osborn wasn't one of them. The former Ankeny boys' track coach was honored at the meet by having the 4x400 relay named after him. Southeast Polk won the inaugural race and received a commemorative … [Read more...] about Relay races named after former Ankeny track coach Osborn

Hagarty wants Ankeny team ‘to have fun and enjoy game of golf’

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It's been a challenging spring for Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty. After replacing longtime coach Toni Dickey, Hagarty has been trying to get to know his players. He has also had to deal with unfavorable weather conditions that have made it difficult to practice outdoors. "We have had to be creative with our practice times thus far," Hagarty … [Read more...] about Hagarty wants Ankeny team ‘to have fun and enjoy game of golf’

Jaguars set 2 meet records, Ankeny wins 3 events at S.E. Polk Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team took advantage of Thursday's decent weather to win five events at the Southeast Polk Invitational. The Jaguars captured four relays and set two meet records en route to a third-place finish overall. They scored 97.5 points, while Ankeny won three events and finished fifth in the nine-team field with 73 … [Read more...] about Jaguars set 2 meet records, Ankeny wins 3 events at S.E. Polk Invite

Centennial’s Williams to play for Mineral Area College

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Keanna Williams wants to get out of her comfort zone. That's one of the reasons the Ankeny Centennial point guard has verbally committed to play basketball for Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo. She picked the Cardinals over nearby Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. "I have always been around my mom and dad and have never ventured off," … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Williams to play for Mineral Area College

Hawks blank Hoover for their 4th straight shutout

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team is on a roll. The Hawks posted a 4-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover on Thursday for their fourth consecutive shutout. They are now 4-1 on the season, while the Huskies dropped to 1-1. "Overall, I'd say it was a very mature performance from our team," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "We were disciplined tactically … [Read more...] about Hawks blank Hoover for their 4th straight shutout

Blevins shines in Centennial boys’ season-opening victory

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There appears to be a future star on the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. Freshman Will Blevins made his varsity debut on Thursday as the Jaguars opened their season with a 10-1 victory at Southeast Polk in a CIML Central Conference dual meet. Blevins rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 triumph over Blake Beaune in the No. 1 singles match. He then teamed up with … [Read more...] about Blevins shines in Centennial boys’ season-opening victory

Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team celebrated its Senior Night by winning the Hawkette Invitational. On Thursday, Ankeny Centennial was hoping to accomplish the same feat, but Southeast Polk had other ideas. The Rams won six events, including four relays, to capture the Hawkette Invitational title with 125 points. Valley was second in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny ties for 4th at Hawkette Invitational