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‘We just didn’t convert’: Hawkettes held to season-low total in loss at Dowling

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team ran into a defensive wall in its game on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes were held to a season-low offensive output and dropped a 55-38 decision to No. 4 Dowling, which snapped Ankeny's four-game winning streak. "I felt like we were getting good looks, but we just didn't convert," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t convert’: Hawkettes held to season-low total in loss at Dowling

Pratt’s foul trouble proves costly as Jags fall to Waukee for 4th consecutive loss

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When Ankeny Centennial's Jaeden Pratt went to the bench with her third foul during the first half of Friday's game against visiting Waukee, the CIML Conference girls' basketball contest started to slip away from the sixth-ranked Jaguars. No. 5 Waukee extended its lead to 27-18 at halftime and went on to post a 51-37 victory over Centennial, which has now … [Read more...] about Pratt’s foul trouble proves costly as Jags fall to Waukee for 4th consecutive loss

Ankeny girls’ bowling squad defeats Greene County for its first win of season

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The Ankeny girls' bowling team earned its first win of the season on Thursday by defeating Greene County in a non-conference meet at B-Roll Bowling. Ankeny won the meet by a score of 1,953 to 1,423. The team improved its record to 1-3, while Greene County dropped to 0-4. Olivia Harris led the Hawkettes with a career-high series of 382. Savannah Dye … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ bowling squad defeats Greene County for its first win of season

Centennial wrestlers rack up 9 falls, romp to 67-11 victory over Dowling Catholic

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Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth felt pretty good about his team's chances heading into Thursday's dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars backed up his confidence by winning 12 of the 14 matches and rolling to a 67-11 victory. "We wrestled well," said Groth. "I've been doing this a long time and I always go through the … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers rack up 9 falls, romp to 67-11 victory over Dowling Catholic

‘We can see a lot of positives’: Ankeny swimmers win 3 events in loss at Valley

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It's been a busy week for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. After traveling to Cedar Falls on Tuesday and with a trip to Iowa City on deck for Saturday, the Hawks traveled to Valley on Thursday and dropped a CIML Conference dual meet to the Tigers, 102.5-67.5. The loss dropped Ankeny's records to 1-2 in the conference and 3-3 overall. "I think we can … [Read more...] about ‘We can see a lot of positives’: Ankeny swimmers win 3 events in loss at Valley

Hawk wrestlers drop 39-33 decision at Johnston, will head to Battle of Waterloo

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The Ankeny wrestling team is still a work in progress. That's why coach Jack Wignall wasn't too concerned about the Hawks' 39-33 loss at Johnston in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday. "We feel pretty good about where we're at," said Wignall. "If we get a couple of our guys back in January, I think we'll be OK." The Dragons won seven of the … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers drop 39-33 decision at Johnston, will head to Battle of Waterloo

‘Our girls really showed some character’: Ankeny places 4th at Battle of Waterloo

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A loss to the eventual champions was the only blemish for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team on Thursday at the Battle of Waterloo. Ankeny defeated its first two opponents in Bracket C competition before dropping a 51-29 decision to Cedar Falls. The Tigers went on to beat Bettendorf and Waverly-Shell Rock to win the tournament. Coach Dustin Roland's team … [Read more...] about ‘Our girls really showed some character’: Ankeny places 4th at Battle of Waterloo

Ankeny girls’ bowling team posts highest score of season in loss to Little Cyclones

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The Ankeny girls' bowling team posted a season-high score on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to lead the squad to its first victory. Ankeny lost to visiting Ames by a score of 2,166 to 2,029 in a non-conference meet at B-Roll Bowling. It marked the first time in three meets that the girls' team surpassed a total of 1,900. "The girls have been improving … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ bowling team posts highest score of season in loss to Little Cyclones

Houston’s Sauer, Wisconsin’s Robinson earn all-American honors from AVCA

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Former Ankeny Centennial teammates Kenna Sauer and Devyn Robinson have received all-American honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Sauer, who made the most of her grad transfer season at Houston, has been named to the third team. In addition to earning all-American honors for the first time—and being the school’s first all-American … [Read more...] about Houston’s Sauer, Wisconsin’s Robinson earn all-American honors from AVCA

Ankeny swimmers win 3 events against Cedar Falls, Dubuque Senior

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team traveled to Cedar Falls on Tuesday to face the host Tigers and Dubuque Senior in a non-conference double dual meet. The Hawks lost to Cedar Falls, 99.5-82.5, but posted a 138-44 victory over Dubuque Senior. They are now 3-2 overall heading into Thursday's CIML Conference dual meet at Valley. Ankeny won three events … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 3 events against Cedar Falls, Dubuque Senior

‘We played really connected’: Red-hot Winkel, Centennial boys crush Johnston

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There was no letdown for Luke Winkel and the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. Coming off a win Friday against defending Class 4A state champion Valley, the Jaguars got a career-high 32 points from Winkel and rolled to a 76-49 victory at Johnston on Tuesday. "We definitely couldn't get too comfortable because Johnston's a really good team, and … [Read more...] about ‘We played really connected’: Red-hot Winkel, Centennial boys crush Johnston

Gage shakes off rust, scores season-high 27 in Ankeny girls’ victory over Wolves

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It didn't take long for Savannah Gage to shake off the rust. The junior guard scored a season-high 27 points on Tuesday to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 79-61 victory at No. 12 Waukee Northwest. It was Gage's fourth game back after recovering from a torn ACL. She had averaged 10 points in her first three games. "It's … [Read more...] about Gage shakes off rust, scores season-high 27 in Ankeny girls’ victory over Wolves

‘He really took over’: Johnson pours in career-high 40, leads Hawks past NW

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Ankeny boys' basketball standout Carson Johnson has been playing at a high level this season. On Tuesday at Waukee Northwest, the senior point guard took his game into the stratosphere. Johnson made 8-of-9 shots from 3-point range and poured in a career-high 40 points to lead the Hawks to an 84-76 victory in a CIML Conference game. "He literally … [Read more...] about ‘He really took over’: Johnson pours in career-high 40, leads Hawks past NW

‘We had a real matchup problem’: No. 1 Johnston hands Jaguars 3rd straight loss

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The search for more offensive production continues for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars shot just 31.8 percent (14-of-44) and dropped a 64-37 decision at No. 1 Johnston on Tuesday, suffering a third straight loss for only the third time in program history. They have averaged just 31.7 points over the last three games, … [Read more...] about ‘We had a real matchup problem’: No. 1 Johnston hands Jaguars 3rd straight loss

‘Team-first attitude’ pays off as Ankeny girls post 54-24 victory over S.E. Polk

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Ankeny girls' wrestling coach Dustin Roland made some changes to his lineup for Tuesday's dual meet against visiting Southeast Polk. The revamped lineup produced a 54-24 victory over the Rams in the CIML Conference matchup. "Our girls really showed a team-first attitude when we told seven girls they were wrestling up a weight or not going to be in the … [Read more...] about ‘Team-first attitude’ pays off as Ankeny girls post 54-24 victory over S.E. Polk

Ankeny girls place 6th at Saydel Invite, will host CIML dual vs. S.E. Polk Tuesday

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling squad placed sixth among 25 teams in the Saydel Invitational on Monday, finishing with 102 points. Ankeny coach Dustin Roland didn't enter a full lineup with his team slated to host Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. None of the team's four ranked wrestlers competed. Ankeny was led by Aliayah Shade, … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls place 6th at Saydel Invite, will host CIML dual vs. S.E. Polk Tuesday

Johnson, Lio Aguirre combine for 47 points in Hawks’ road win over Indianola

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team didn't have much time to prepare for Monday's non-conference game at Indianola. With seniors Carson Johnson and Lio Aguirre leading the way, it really didn't matter. Johnson poured in 24 points and Aguirre added 23 as the Hawks cruised to a 73-48 victory that extended their winning streak to four games. They are now 4-1 … [Read more...] about Johnson, Lio Aguirre combine for 47 points in Hawks’ road win over Indianola

Hawkettes make 13 3-pointers, force 28 turnovers in 81-35 victory at Indianola

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The shots were falling on Monday for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes made 13 3-point goals and rolled to an 81-35 victory at Indianola in a non-conference game. They improved to 5-2 on the season, while the Indians' record dropped to 2-4. "It was good to see the girls shoot the ball well," said Ankeny coach Nate Tobey. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes make 13 3-pointers, force 28 turnovers in 81-35 victory at Indianola

‘I felt like that’s where I belonged’: Squires to run for Dordt University

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Ankeny senior Abel Squires will be taking his talents to Sioux Center. The boys' cross country and track standout announced his commitment to Dordt University on Monday. "I've been thinking and praying a lot about this decision and Dordt is where I feel God is leading me for the next step of my academic, spiritual and athletic journey," Squires tweeted … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like that’s where I belonged’: Squires to run for Dordt University