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Ankeny girls’ team places 2nd at CIML Conference meet behind Shaw, Harris

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There may not be a more improved girls' bowling team in the state than the combined squad from Ankeny. After placing seventh in the CIML Conference meet a year ago, the Ankeny girls' team took second in this year's meet on Thursday at Game Day Lanes. Waukee won the team title with a score of 2,692, while coach Nick Payton's squad earned runner-up honors … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team places 2nd at CIML Conference meet behind Shaw, Harris

‘Dowling makes it really hard’: Maroons pull away from Ankeny girls in 4th quarter

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) When the buzzer sounded at the end of the third quarter, the Ankeny girls' basketball team was still within striking distance of second-ranked Dowling Catholic. But sometimes when it rains, it pours. The Maroons proceeded to go on a 17-2 in the fourth quarter to turn Ankeny’s eight-point deficit into a 50-27 home loss to … [Read more...] about ‘Dowling makes it really hard’: Maroons pull away from Ankeny girls in 4th quarter

‘It just wasn’t our night’: Hawks struggle to score in 66-43 loss to Dowling Catholic

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(Story by Gabe Ploeger) The Ankeny boys' basketball team had won six of its last eight games heading into Tuesday's home contest against Dowling Catholic, including an impressive 63-48 victory at Dowling on Jan. 31. This time, however, the Maroons controlled the game through all four quarters. Dowling opened the first quarter with a 14-5 run … [Read more...] about ‘It just wasn’t our night’: Hawks struggle to score in 66-43 loss to Dowling Catholic

Jaguars could face S.E. Polk in regional final; Hawkettes could meet Waukee NW

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Both Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny may have to beat one of their CIML Conference rivals in order to qualify for this year's girls' state basketball tournament. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced the Class 5A regional pairings on Wednesday. Fourth-ranked Centennial (13-7) is the top seed in Region 4, while 14th-ranked Ankeny (9-12) is the … [Read more...] about Jaguars could face S.E. Polk in regional final; Hawkettes could meet Waukee NW

Martin continues torrid stretch, leads Jags past Waukee for 4th-place finish in CIML

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Ankeny Centennial's Ava Martin is on a heater. The senior guard scored a season-high 18 points on Tuesday to lead the fourth-ranked Jaguars to a 62-46 victory over No. 11 Waukee in a CIML Conference girls' basketball game at Centennial. She went 7-of-11 from the field, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range. "It feels so good," Martin said after her team … [Read more...] about Martin continues torrid stretch, leads Jags past Waukee for 4th-place finish in CIML

Waukee boys overcome Jacobson’s injury to beat Jaguars, stay in CIML title hunt

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Tuesday's game at Ankeny Centennial got off to a bad start for the Waukee boys' basketball team. The eighth-ranked Warriors lost leading scorer Evan Jacobson to a leg injury in the opening minutes of the contest. Jacobson was helped to the locker room and did not return to action. "You don't wish that on anybody, but they had some other kids step up," … [Read more...] about Waukee boys overcome Jacobson’s injury to beat Jaguars, stay in CIML title hunt

Fontana named state of Iowa recipient of Wooden Legacy Coach of the Year award

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Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana has been named the state of Iowa recipient of the John Wooden Legacy Coach of the Year award.  Fontana was presented his award prior to Tuesday's game at home against Waukee. "I'm very humbled and feel honored to receive this award from the Wooden Foundation and the National High School … [Read more...] about Fontana named state of Iowa recipient of Wooden Legacy Coach of the Year award

Ankeny earns runner-up finish at district meet, advances 9 swimmers to state

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team earned a runner-up finish in a district meet on Saturday at Summit Middle School in Johnston. More importantly, the Hawks qualified for the state meet in all three relays while advancing eight of their swimmers in a total of 12 individual events. "We had a good meet!" said Ankeny coach Dustin … [Read more...] about Ankeny earns runner-up finish at district meet, advances 9 swimmers to state

Hawks close in on winning season with victories over Urbandale, Iowa City Liberty

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With two more victories over the weekend, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is on the verge of wrapping up a winning season. The Hawks posted a 60-50 triumph over visiting Urbandale in a CIML Conference game on Friday, then followed with a 79-48 win over Iowa City Liberty in the State Basketball Crossover event on Saturday … [Read more...] about Hawks close in on winning season with victories over Urbandale, Iowa City Liberty

Hot-shooting Hawkettes celebrate their Senior Night with rout over Urbandale

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For the second time this season, the Ankeny girls' basketball team used a fast start to ignite a rout over Urbandale. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes raced out to a 23-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and went on to post a 79-36 victory Friday on their Senior Night. The win snapped … [Read more...] about Hot-shooting Hawkettes celebrate their Senior Night with rout over Urbandale

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kyla Schaapveld, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Junior guard Kyla Schaapveld scored eight points and dished out five assists to help the 15th-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 79-36 victory over visiting Urbandale on Friday. She went 2-of-4 from 3-point range as part of her squad's 13-of-25 shooting from behind the arc. Schaapveld has played in all 20 games with 16 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kyla Schaapveld, Ankeny girls’ basketball

Centennial boys earn road win over S.E. Polk for their first CIML Conference victory

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It took awhile, but the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team finally earned its first CIML Conference victory. The Jaguars made some big plays down the stretch and posted a 52-49 win at Southeast Polk on Friday. Both squads are now 1-13 in the league and will meet again in the regular-season finale on Feb. 20 at … [Read more...] about Centennial boys earn road win over S.E. Polk for their first CIML Conference victory

‘I’m super proud of our girls’: Ankeny earns runner-up trophy behind 7 placewinners

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The ascension of the Ankeny girls' wrestling program has been a quick one. In the span of just three seasons, Ankeny went from placing 40th as a team in its first year, leaping up to seventh place last year and finishing the 2024-25 season as the Class 2A team runner-up on Friday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The … [Read more...] about ‘I’m super proud of our girls’: Ankeny earns runner-up trophy behind 7 placewinners

‘It’s history, man’: Engebretson, Bratland become Ankeny’s first 2 state champions

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) What was Friday night like for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team? Head coach Dustin Roland summed it up the best. “It’s history, man,” Roland said after Ankeny recorded its first two individual state champions. “Anytime you’re a part of history, it’s special. I'm super proud of (Elyse Engebretson and Hayden … [Read more...] about ‘It’s history, man’: Engebretson, Bratland become Ankeny’s first 2 state champions

‘It was a great win’: Centennial girls shoot 46 percent in road victory over S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team had one of its best shooting performances of the season on Friday. The-fourth ranked Jaguars shot 46.0 percent from the field (23-of-50) and cruised to a 62-47 victory at No. 14 Southeast Polk in the first meeting between the two CIML Conference rivals, who will face each … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great win’: Centennial girls shoot 46 percent in road victory over S.E. Polk

Bockes, Engebretson, Bratland, McGrew to wrestle for state titles on Friday night

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling squad has moved ahead of Cedar Falls and into second place in the Class 2A team race heading into Friday night's final session in the state tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Raccoon River-Northwest finished the daytime session with 144.5 points and put two wrestlers in the finals, including … [Read more...] about Bockes, Engebretson, Bratland, McGrew to wrestle for state titles on Friday night