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Shorthanded Hawkettes race to 9th-place finish on difficult course at S.E. Polk Invite

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A shorthanded Ankeny girls' cross country team competed in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. And if that wasn't enough of a challenge, the course itself proved to be very difficult. "The course was modified this year because of some construction on the football stadium, which resulted in the runners running two more hills than last year," … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Hawkettes race to 9th-place finish on difficult course at S.E. Polk Invite

QUICK ADJUSTMENT: Ex-ACA volleyball star makes easy transition to Div. I level

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Going from Class 1A volleyball in Iowa to the NCAA Division I level is a substantial jump. Former Ankeny Christian Academy star Katie Quick is making it look easy. The freshman setter has played in 13 of Drake's first 14 matches with three starts. She had 13 assists and nine digs on Tuesday as the Bulldogs lost to Northern Iowa, 3-1, in their home … [Read more...] about QUICK ADJUSTMENT: Ex-ACA volleyball star makes easy transition to Div. I level

Centennial golfers place 7th, Hawks finish 8th at loaded CIML Conference meet

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Throughout the regular season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams have had to compete against many of the state's best squads on a regular basis. On Wednesday, the Hawks and Jaguars got to play against all of the CIML Conference's best teams at the same meet. The conference meet was held at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Grimes, where the … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 7th, Hawks finish 8th at loaded CIML Conference meet

‘Then we caught fire and looked like us’: Jags rally past No. 2 Waukee for huge win

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After a tough loss against crosstown rival Ankeny, getting a home win over second-ranked Waukee was crucial for the No. 3 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The Jaguars responded by flipping the script from the Jag-Hawk match, dropping the first set on Tuesday before rallying for a 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-12 victory at … [Read more...] about ‘Then we caught fire and looked like us’: Jags rally past No. 2 Waukee for huge win

Ankeny swimmers win 6 of first 8 events, but Johnston rallies for 102-84 victory

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The Ankeny and Johnston girls' swimming teams took turns earning first-place finishes during a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday at Summit Middle School. Each squad won six of the 12 events, but in the end the seventh-ranked Dragons relied on their depth to post a 102-84 victory. They improved to 3-1 in the conference and 15-2 overall, while No. 5 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 6 of first 8 events, but Johnston rallies for 102-84 victory

‘We just had no answers’: Hawkettes’ momentum stalls in loss at No. 6 Dowling

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The Ankeny volleyball team was poised to possibly move up in this week's Class 5A rankings following Thursday's impressive victory in the Jag-Hawk showdown. Now, the No. 4 Hawkettes might be fortunate to hold onto their current ranking. Ankeny traveled to Dowling Catholic on Tuesday for its fourth consecutive CIML Conference match on the road and … [Read more...] about ‘We just had no answers’: Hawkettes’ momentum stalls in loss at No. 6 Dowling

Bloyer returns to lineup, leads Jags to win over Urbandale while falling to Waukee

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The addition of Everett Bloyer to the lineup provided a spark for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team on Monday. Coach Andrew Reedy is hoping that it can carry over to the next couple of meets. "Everett has been playing really good golf the last week, and he kept it up (Monday)," Reedy said after Bloyer shot a 1-over-par 73 in a CIML Conference … [Read more...] about Bloyer returns to lineup, leads Jags to win over Urbandale while falling to Waukee

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gavin Ross, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Senior Gavin Ross shot a 78 to help the Ankeny boys' golf team to a seventh-place finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek. The Hawks posted a 314 total. Ross has been the Hawks' No. 1 player all season, averaging 38.8 strokes for nine holes. He carded a career-best 68 to earn runner-up honors in a triangular meet on Sept. 10 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gavin Ross, Ankeny boys’ golf

‘Not today!’: No. 4 Centennial girls dig deep, place 4th at Rim Rock Farm Classic

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Even without one of its top runners, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team placed fourth for the second straight year in the prestigious Rim Rock Farm Classic on Saturday at Lawrence, Kan. Competing in the Gold Division against 24 other squads, the fourth-ranked Jaguars scored a total of 201 points. They finished with 210 a year ago. "Our … [Read more...] about ‘Not today!’: No. 4 Centennial girls dig deep, place 4th at Rim Rock Farm Classic

Jaguars drop 5-0 decision at Valley in final of Class 2A regional team tournament

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Saturday marked the end of their high school tennis careers for several girls on the Ankeny Centennial squad, including two-time state qualifier Samara Peterson. The Jaguars closed out their season with a 5-0 loss at Valley in the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament. "We'll certainly miss our seniors next year, but their impact will carry … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 5-0 decision at Valley in final of Class 2A regional team tournament

Hawks build 26-0 lead, then hold off S.C. East’s furious rally for homecoming win

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Two of the state's top defensive units were on display Friday night at Ankeny Stadium. In the end, the fourth-ranked Ankeny football team made just enough plays to hold on for a 26-20 victory over previously unbeaten Sioux City East. It was the Class 5A District 3 opener for the Hawks (4-1), who survived an onside kick with 20 seconds left to extend their … [Read more...] about Hawks build 26-0 lead, then hold off S.C. East’s furious rally for homecoming win

Jaguars rely on balanced offense, stingy defense to post 42-0 victory at Urbandale

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A balanced offensive attack and a stingy defensive effort proved to be a winning combination for the Ankeny Centennial football team. The Jaguars scored a pair of touchdowns in the first, second and fourth quarters while allowing just 192 total yards and rolled to a 42-0 victory at Urbandale on Friday. It was the Class 5A District 4 opener for both … [Read more...] about Jaguars rely on balanced offense, stingy defense to post 42-0 victory at Urbandale

‘It feels amazing!’: Hawkettes earn first victory over Centennial since 2022 season

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It’s been 1,087 days since the Ankeny volleyball team managed to defeat crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, and the Hawkettes knew they were due for a win. Now that streak has finally come to an end. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes dropped the first set on Thursday before rallying to knock off No. 3 Centennial in four sets … [Read more...] about ‘It feels amazing!’: Hawkettes earn first victory over Centennial since 2022 season

‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return

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The return of junior middle hitter Sophia Heither provided a spark for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team on Thursday. It wasn't enough to lift the third-ranked Jaguars to a sixth consecutive victory over No. 4 Ankeny. The visiting Hawkettes rallied from a one-set deficit to post a 19-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-20 win over their crosstown rival. They … [Read more...] about ‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return

‘We competed hard’: Ankeny swimmers drop 124-62 decision at No. 3 Cedar Falls

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has already faced some of the state's top squads with its daunting schedule in the CIML Conference. On Thursday, the Hawkettes stepped out of the CIML for a non-conference dual meet at Cedar Falls. And it proved to be just as difficult. The third-ranked Tigers raised their overall record to 30-1 with a 124-62 victory … [Read more...] about ‘We competed hard’: Ankeny swimmers drop 124-62 decision at No. 3 Cedar Falls

Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite

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Ankeny Centennial cross country runner Rebecca Flick earned her second victory of the season on Thursday. Flick, who is ranked 15th in Class 4A, easily won the girls' 5K race in the Indianola Invitational at Pickard Park. She posted a time of 19 minutes 1 second to finish 32 seconds ahead of fellow freshman Hannah Schmitz of Norwalk. "Rebecca started … [Read more...] about Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite

Jaguars, Hawks see some positive signs after placing 6th and 7th at S.E. Polk Invite

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There's only one more week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams to find the right formula that produces a berth to the Class 4A state meet. Both squads finished in the middle of the pack--again--in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek. Centennial shot a 306 and placed sixth in the 11-team field. Ironically, the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks see some positive signs after placing 6th and 7th at S.E. Polk Invite

Jaguars outlast Iowa City Liberty, will now go to Valley after Tigers roll past Ankeny

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squad moved one win away from a trip to the Class 2A state team tournament. The Jaguars posted a 5-3 victory over visiting Iowa City Liberty in a regional semifinal on Wednesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. They swept the doubles matches after the two teams battled to a 3-3 tie in singles. "Our team came out strong … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Iowa City Liberty, will now go to Valley after Tigers roll past Ankeny