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Valley boys pull away down stretch, hand Hawks their 8th consecutive loss

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The last thing that the Ankeny boys' basketball team wanted on Friday was another close game. Its opponent, Valley, probably didn't want one, either. Three of the visiting Tigers' five losses came by one point, while the Hawks had lost six games by five points or less--three of them in overtime. Valley made sure that this one didn't go down to the … [Read more...] about Valley boys pull away down stretch, hand Hawks their 8th consecutive loss

Ankeny swimmers knock off two-time defending state champs

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team didn't even need its best lineup to defeat the two-time defending state champs. The second-ranked Hawks competed without a couple of varsity swimmers, but still posted a 95-75 victory at No. 8 Waukee on Friday. "We were a little short-handed," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "But I thought the boys responded with a … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers knock off two-time defending state champs

Big meets ahead for Ankeny, Centennial wrestlers

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Crosstown rivals Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will see a lot of each other on the wrestling mat over the next 10 days. Both teams will compete in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Saturday at Ankeny, beginning at 10 a.m. The Jaguars will be seeking their fourth consecutive Bob Sharp title after winning last year's tournament with 194 points, while the Hawks … [Read more...] about Big meets ahead for Ankeny, Centennial wrestlers

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Joel Hyler of the Ankeny boys' swimming team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Hyler has helped Ankeny to a 6-1 dual record and a No. 2 ranking in the state. The Hawks will travel to No. 7 Waukee on Thursday to face the two-time defending state champion Warriors. "Joel hasn't missed a practice and deserves credit for … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Truman State coach watches Strait, Centennial boys roll past Rams

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Hunter Strait picked a good time to have one of his best games of the season. The senior point guard had 21 points, five rebounds and two steals to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 61-33 victory over host Southeast Polk on Tuesday. Afterwards, Strait received a visit from Truman State head coach Chris Foster, his future college … [Read more...] about Truman State coach watches Strait, Centennial boys roll past Rams

Jaguars tumble to S.E. Polk, but Burns emerges as potential star

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At the start of the season, sophomore guard Meg Burns was expected to be a complementary player for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. Now, somewhat out of necessity, she's becoming an emerging star. Burns scored a career-high 17 points on Tuesday in the fifth-ranked Jaguars' 59-45 loss at No. 10 Southeast Polk. She had eight of her points … [Read more...] about Jaguars tumble to S.E. Polk, but Burns emerges as potential star

Little Cyclones edge Ankeny boys again on Evans’ late free throws

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It was a case of deja vu for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. The visiting Hawks suffered yet another close loss when Ames' Joe Evans made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left to give the Little Cyclones a 50-49 victory on Tuesday. Last month, Evans made a free throw with no time left to force overtime in a game that Ames eventually won, 49-47, at … [Read more...] about Little Cyclones edge Ankeny boys again on Evans’ late free throws

Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North

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The Ankeny bowling teams finally got another chance to compete on Monday, and they took advantage of it. Following a 17-day layoff, both Ankeny squads posted a season-high score and defeated Des Moines North in a dual meet at Merle Hay Lanes. "It was a great night," said Ankeny coach Jim Robidoux. "I think we were just so excited to get back together … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North

Manning scores career-high 25 points in Sooners’ loss to Bedlam rival

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Maddie Manning doesn't have to be an Oklahoma native to get fired up for the Bedlam rivalry. The former Ankeny star scored a career-high 25 points on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as Oklahoma dropped a 96-82 decision to host Oklahoma State in the first Bedlam game of the season. The rematch will be on Jan. 20 in Norman. Manning, a graduate student … [Read more...] about Manning scores career-high 25 points in Sooners’ loss to Bedlam rival

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Spencer Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

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Spencer Anderson is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior has compiled a 15-7 record at 132 pounds for the Ankeny wrestling team. Anderson placed third in the Rollin Dyer Invitational on Saturday at Atlantic, helping the Hawks to the team title. He will celebrate his 18th birthday on Jan. 16. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Spencer Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

Hawks win Atlantic tournament; Kallem named most outstanding wrestler

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The Ankeny wrestlers needed a strong performance in the final round of the Rollin Dyer Invitational on Saturday to come away with the team title. And that's exactly what they got. The Hawks won 11 of their last 14 matches and racked up 234.5 points to edge Sergeant Bluff-Luton, which had 231 points, for the crown. The tournament was held at … [Read more...] about Hawks win Atlantic tournament; Kallem named most outstanding wrestler

Jaguars advance to finals of Linn-Mar Duals, then fall to Western Dubuque

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What started out as a promising day for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team ended with a disappointing finish. The Jaguars advanced to the championship round of the Linn-Mar Duals on Saturday before dropping a 48-25 decision to Western Dubuque of Epworth. They are now 15-5 on the season, leaving them one win shy of the school record for most wins. "We … [Read more...] about Jaguars advance to finals of Linn-Mar Duals, then fall to Western Dubuque

Warriors outlast Ankeny boys in double OT, extend Hawks’ losing skid

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team had two chances to pull off a huge upset on Friday night at Waukee. The Hawks missed one shot at the end of regulation. They had another one blocked at the end of the first overtime. The Warriors then used an 8-0 run in the second overtime to pull away for a 70-65 victory in a CIML Central Conference game. "It's real … [Read more...] about Warriors outlast Ankeny boys in double OT, extend Hawks’ losing skid

McCullough’s big night not enough for Hawkettes in loss to Waukee

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When Sara McCullough made her first 3-point shot on Friday, she knew it was going to be a good night. "Oh my gosh, my shot was on," McCullough said. "I don't know what was going through my head. I wasn't really thinking. I just kind of played." McCullough went on to score a career-high 27 points, including five 3-pointers, but it wasn't enough as the … [Read more...] about McCullough’s big night not enough for Hawkettes in loss to Waukee

Strait leads Centennial boys to win over Little Cyclones

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Hunter Strait appears to have his confidence back. The senior point guard scored 20 points to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 50-38 victory over visiting Ames on Friday. He made a pair of 3-point goals and went 8-for-10 at the free-throw line. Strait also had five rebounds, two assists and four steals as the Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about Strait leads Centennial boys to win over Little Cyclones

‘Resilient’ Jaguars rally past Ames with huge fourth quarter

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As the injuries continue to mount for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team, so do the victories. The fifth-ranked Jaguars overcame two more injuries to defeat visiting Ames, 50-40, on Friday. Leading scorer Rachel Schon re-sprained her ankle in practice on Wednesday and did not play, while fellow post player Alexandria Keahna-Harris sat out after … [Read more...] about ‘Resilient’ Jaguars rally past Ames with huge fourth quarter

Morgan will bring ‘underdog’s mentality’ to UNI

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Former Oklahoma State long snapper Tanner Morgan will be moving closer to home. Morgan, who earned all-state honors as a defensive end at Ankeny Centennial in 2015, has decided to transfer to Northern Iowa. He is already enrolled for the spring semester. "The only coaches that I talked to were UNI and North Dakota State," said Morgan. "They both … [Read more...] about Morgan will bring ‘underdog’s mentality’ to UNI