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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team

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The history of Ankeny boys' swimming dates back to the 1980s--before the Ankeny YMCA was even built. Mike Johnson graduated before Ankeny had an indoor swimming pool, so he traveled to Dowling High School twice a day for a pair of three-hour practices. He participated in high school meets in order to qualify for the state meet by swimming in Valley's … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team

Hawk swimmers tie for 3rd at state, win coin flip for trophy

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Thanks to the flip of a coin, the Ankeny boys' swimming team returned home from Saturday's state meet with a coveted trophy. The top-ranked Hawks finished in a third-place tie with No. 5 Bettendorf after both teams scored 166.5 points at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City. A coin flip was then held to determine which team would get the … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers tie for 3rd at state, win coin flip for trophy

No. 1 Ankeny swimmers looking to win their first state championship

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The members of the Ankeny boys' swimming team have set their sights on a state championship trophy. "That's definitely our goal," said sophomore sprinter Max Martin. "I feel really good about our chances." Ankeny enters Saturday's state meet in Iowa City as the No. 1 team in the state. The Hawks racked up 1,967 power points, 14 more than Ames, while … [Read more...] about No. 1 Ankeny swimmers looking to win their first state championship

Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012

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Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch wasn't expecting to jump into the pool on Saturday. That's what you do, though, when your team captures a district championship. Crouch joined his swimmers for a celebratory plunge into the water at Trail Point Aquatics Center after third-ranked Ankeny won Saturday's meet with 413 points. The Hawks finished 18 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012

Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point

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Three of the state's top six boys' swimming teams will be in action on Saturday at a district meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Third-ranked Ankeny will host the eight-team meet, which begins at noon. No. 1 Ames and No. 6 Waukee, the two-time defending state champion, will also be in the field. The stiff competition could be beneficial to all three … [Read more...] about Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point

Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet

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Saturday's CIML Central Conference boys' swimming meet was like a mini-state meet. Four of the state's top five teams were in action at Southeast Polk, including third-ranked Ankeny, which placed third in the five-team field with 445.5 points. The Hawks were led by freshman Trent Frandson, who won both the 200 and 500 freestyle events. No. 2 Ames won … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet

Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, become state’s No. 1 team

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The Ankeny boys' swimming squad entered Thursday's dual meet against visiting Valley as the No. 2 team in the state, one spot ahead of the Tigers. By the end of the night, Valley had leapfrogged both Ankeny and top-ranked Ames to become the state's No. 1 team. The Tigers racked up 1,631 power points while posting an 87-83 victory in a CIML Central … [Read more...] about Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, become state’s No. 1 team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Neils, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Connor Neils is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior has helped the Ankeny boys' swimming team to a 7-1 dual record and a No. 2 ranking in the state. Neils placed fourth in the 500 freestyle and fifth in the 200 individual medley at last year's state meet, helping the Hawks to a seventh-place finish overall. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Neils, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Hawk swimmers dominate in 138-42 victory over S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team dominated Thursday's dual meet against visiting Southeast Polk from start to finish. The second-ranked Hawks opened the meet by sweeping the top three places in the 200 medley relay, built an early 46-16 lead and went on to post a 138-42 victory at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "This team is full of potential," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers dominate in 138-42 victory over S.E. Polk

Crouch: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for Hawk swimmers

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team might be getting healthy at the right time. The second-ranked Hawks posted a 5-1 record in the first month of the season, despite battling some illnesses. Their only loss came to No. 1 Ames, 98-72, on Dec. 7 at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "We had a tough meet with Ames, but it was a close meet considering that we had a … [Read more...] about Crouch: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for Hawk swimmers