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Northwestern College’s Carlson named GPAC player of the week for 2nd time

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Former Ankeny standout Dillon Carlson has been named the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) men's basketball player of the week after leading Northwestern College to a pair of victories. Carlson, a senior guard, hit career-highs in back-to-back games. His 29 points at Dakota Wesleyan on Wednesday helped Northwestern to its first win at the Corn … [Read more...] about Northwestern College’s Carlson named GPAC player of the week for 2nd time

Ankeny duo named to all-conference first team along with McCullough

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The CIML Central Conference boys' basketball first team includes a trio of players from Ankeny. Senior guard Dillon Carlson and junior guard Braxton Bayless of Ankeny were both named to the team along with junior forward Cody McCullough of Ankeny Centennial. The all-conference teams were selected by the league's coaches. Bayless led the Hawks to a 13-8 … [Read more...] about Ankeny duo named to all-conference first team along with McCullough

Hawks topple Johnston on Carlson’s late FTs, give Ames share of league title

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The percentages were in Dillon Carlson's favor. The senior guard made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left to give the Ankeny boys' basketball team a 59-57 victory over visiting Johnston on Friday. "I can't miss two in a row," said Carlson, an 84.6 percent free-throw shooter who had missed his previous attempt just moments earlier. "I was still … [Read more...] about Hawks topple Johnston on Carlson’s late FTs, give Ames share of league title

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dillon Carlson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Dillon Carlson has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 10-6 record, including a 4-5 mark in the CIML Central Conference. He scored 12 points in the Hawks' 65-57 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic on Friday. Carlson is averaging 12.9 points per game. He leads the Hawks with 29 3-point goals, shooting 33.7 percent from behind the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dillon Carlson, Ankeny boys’ basketball

Hawks lead from start to finish, complete sweep of crosstown rival

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With its four-guard lineup, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is almost always giving up some size to its opponents. But that makes the Hawks difficult to match up with as well. Ankeny again relied on its quickness to post a 61-51 victory at Ankeny Centennial on Friday, completing a sweep of the season series. The Hawks got 20 points from Braxton … [Read more...] about Hawks lead from start to finish, complete sweep of crosstown rival

Hawks use late surge to top Urbandale, stay unbeaten

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At some point this season, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is probably going to lose a game. For much of Friday's contest at Urbandale, it looked like the Hawks' unbeaten streak might come to an end. The Ankeny players, though, were determined to keep their perfect season alive. Dillon Carlson scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and … [Read more...] about Hawks use late surge to top Urbandale, stay unbeaten

Bayless, Ankeny boys outlast Locure, Polar Bears in thriller

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The wait was worth it for Braxton Bayless. The 6-foot-1 junior guard finally made his debut for the Ankeny boys' basketball team on Tuesday, and he led the Hawks to a thrilling victory. Bayless, who sat out last season after transferring to Ankeny from Valley, scored 24 points as the Hawks opened their season with an 85-78 triumph over visiting Des … [Read more...] about Bayless, Ankeny boys outlast Locure, Polar Bears in thriller

Strait, Carlson earn all-CIML honors from Ankeny Fanatic

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Last week, Ankeny Fanatic unveiled its all-CIML girls' basketball teams. Now, it's the boys' turn. Once again, the goal was to select the top 10 players in the 18-team conference--five for the first team and five for the second. But it turned out to be an incredibly difficult task. There is just so much talent this year in the CIML. Take a look at the … [Read more...] about Strait, Carlson earn all-CIML honors from Ankeny Fanatic

Locure scores 36 points, leads North boys to win over Hawks

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If the Des Moines North boys' basketball team continues to play like it did on Friday night, the Polar Bears may have a good chance to cut down the nets in two weeks at Wells Fargo Arena. Tyreke Locure poured in 36 points to lead North to an 87-73 victory over visiting Ankeny in a Class 4A substate semifinal. The Polar Bears (20-3) will play Johnston … [Read more...] about Locure scores 36 points, leads North boys to win over Hawks

Ankeny boys edge Little Cyclones in substate thriller

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Overcoming adversity has become a way of life for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. The Hawks, who got off to a 1-10 start this season, avenged two of those losses with a 48-46 victory at Ames in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Monday. They rallied from an early 10-point deficit despite playing without sophomore forward Nolan Otten, who tripped at his … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys edge Little Cyclones in substate thriller

Hawks ‘run out of gas’ in loss to Dowling Catholic

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In its regular-season finale, the Ankeny boys' basketball team showed just how dangerous the Hawks can be during postseason play. Visiting Dowling Catholic also demonstrated its potential to be a contender for the Class 4A state title. Ankeny made five 3-point goals while jumping out to a double-digit lead in the first half before the Maroons rallied … [Read more...] about Hawks ‘run out of gas’ in loss to Dowling Catholic

Carlson’s late 3-point goal lifts Hawks to win over Lincoln

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When the Ankeny boys' basketball team needed a bucket on Tuesday night, the Hawks got the rock in the hands of Dillon Carlson. The junior sharpshooter responded to the challenge nearly every time. After scoring a basket at the end of the first and second quarters, Carlson saved his most dramatic buzzer-beater for last. He made a 3-point goal with about … [Read more...] about Carlson’s late 3-point goal lifts Hawks to win over Lincoln

Valley boys hold off Hawks, earn share of conference title

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A huge second quarter lifted the Valley boys' basketball team to a 68-60 victory over visiting Ankeny on Friday, allowing the Tigers to share the CIML Central Conference title with Waukee. Valley outscored Ankeny in the second quarter, 24-10, to build a 35-24 lead at halftime. The Hawks pulled to within six points in the second half, but could not get any … [Read more...] about Valley boys hold off Hawks, earn share of conference title

Hawks knock off Waukee, prevent Warriors from clinching conference title

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A week ago, the Ankeny boys' basketball team knocked Ankeny Centennial out of a first-place tie in the CIML Central Conference. On Friday, the Hawks prevented Waukee from clinching at least a tie for the league title, helping their crosstown rival in the process. Dillon Carlson scored 19 points, including four late free throws to seal the victory, as … [Read more...] about Hawks knock off Waukee, prevent Warriors from clinching conference title

Hawks fall to Fort Dodge in preview of potential substate matchup

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A four-game winning streak put the Ankeny boys' basketball team into position to possibly host a first-round game in next month's Class 4A substate tournament. The final 5 minutes of Tuesday's CIML non-conference game against visiting Fort Dodge probably negated all of those wins. The Dodgers used a 19-5 run to rally for a 65-61 victory that likely had … [Read more...] about Hawks fall to Fort Dodge in preview of potential substate matchup

Hawks blow big lead, then recover to beat Centennial despite Strait’s 32 points

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The inexperienced Ankeny boys' basketball team appears to be growing up in a hurry. After blowing a 21-point lead in Friday's game at Ankeny Centennial, the Hawks made several big plays down the stretch and then held on for a 56-52 victory over their crosstown rival. The win was Ankeny's fourth in a row and avenged last month's 55-52 loss to the … [Read more...] about Hawks blow big lead, then recover to beat Centennial despite Strait’s 32 points