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‘This one feels pretty dang good!’: Ankeny swimmers top 3-time defending champs

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This year's Ankeny girls' swimming team looks considerably different than it did last season. CIML Conference rival Waukee also went through some big roster changes in the offseason after the three-time defending state champion split its program into two squads with Waukee Northwest. Ankeny opened the season on Tuesday with a 98-88 victory over … [Read more...] about ‘This one feels pretty dang good!’: Ankeny swimmers top 3-time defending champs

Ankeny swimmers face rebuilding year after posting 10th straight top-10 finish

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It won't be easy for the Ankeny girls' swimming team to replace standouts Josie Parton and Anja Peck, who are now competing for Northern Iowa and Iowa State, respectively. The duo led the Hawkettes to a ninth-place finish in last year's state meet, accounting for 64 of the team's 105 points. It was the squad's 10th consecutive top-10 finish and its first … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers face rebuilding year after posting 10th straight top-10 finish

‘She will be greatly missed’: Centennial boys’ tennis coach Lewton passes away

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Will Blevins will always appreciate the role that Tami Lewton played in his success on the tennis court. "Tami was instrumental in my career," the former Ankeny Centennial star said. "I had known Tami since I was about 10 years old, and we met at the Ankeny tennis courts. I began taking lessons with her and then she helped me to find other pros and clubs … [Read more...] about ‘She will be greatly missed’: Centennial boys’ tennis coach Lewton passes away

‘We are very proud of this group’: Jaguars fall at No. 5 Valley in substate final

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Tami Lewton would have been proud of her team's effort. The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis squad closed out the season on Wednesday with a 5-0 loss at fifth-ranked Valley in the final of a Class 2A substate team tournament. The Jaguars finished with a 4-9 record. Lewton missed the entire season as she wages a battle against cancer. "We are very … [Read more...] about ‘We are very proud of this group’: Jaguars fall at No. 5 Valley in substate final

Jaguars blank D.M. East, then outlast Sioux City North to reach substate final

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis squad is one of 16 teams still left standing in the Class 2A team competition. The Jaguars rolled to a 5-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a substate quarterfinal on Friday, ending the Scarlets' season with a 1-11 record. Centennial then traveled to Sioux City North on Saturday and posted a 5-3 win over the … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank D.M. East, then outlast Sioux City North to reach substate final

‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet

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Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton has been a driving force behind the annual Pink Out meet between Ankeny's crosstown rivals. On Thursday, it was time for the tennis community to give something back to Lewton. Prior to the Pink Out meet at the Prairie Ridge courts, Lewton was honored in an emotional ceremony. She has spent much of the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet

Jaguars lose 4 3rd-set supertiebreakers, drop 8-3 decision to Waukee boys

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Monday's 8-3 loss to visiting Waukee was a lot closer than the score indicated for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Warriors simply won all of the close matches--and that proved to be the difference. "We went 0-4 in third-set supertiebreakers tonight, which hurts," said Centennial assistant coach Dustin Rhoads. "If we win those, we win … [Read more...] about Jaguars lose 4 3rd-set supertiebreakers, drop 8-3 decision to Waukee boys

‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team didn't quit on Tuesday after falling behind visiting Dowling Catholic, 5-1, in a CIML Conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won only one of the six singles matches but then rallied to win three of the five doubles matches, even though Dowling still posted a 7-4 victory. "It was fun hosting … [Read more...] about ‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

Jaguars win 4 of 5 doubles matches to earn 7-4 victory at Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team won four of the five doubles matches to post a 7-4 victory at Urbandale in its CIML Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars evened their overall record at 1-1. "The boys played well and were happy to get the win," said Centennial assistant coach Dustin Rhoads. "Again, the weather has not been great so we … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 of 5 doubles matches to earn 7-4 victory at Urbandale

‘We hope to make her proud’: Jaguars drop opener without coach Lewton

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened the season on Thursday with an 8-3 loss to visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars were without head coach Tami Lewton, who has been hospitalized for the last several weeks as she battles a serious illness. Ankeny swimming coach Dustin Rhoads has joined … [Read more...] about ‘We hope to make her proud’: Jaguars drop opener without coach Lewton

Ankeny swimmers earn spots on podium in 4 events, place 9th overall at state

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After placing fourth a year ago, the Ankeny boys' swimming team was hoping to contend for another top-five finish in the state meet on Saturday at Iowa City. In the end, the Hawks settled for a ninth-place finish. They scored 113 points. "Overall, this meet was pretty crazy," said Ankeny senior Owen Schwebach, who earned a pair of top-eight finishes in … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers earn spots on podium in 4 events, place 9th overall at state

Hawk swimmers place 2nd at district meet, qualify for state in 10 of 11 events

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team has qualified for the state meet in every event except the 200 freestyle. The seventh-ranked Hawks placed second in a district meet on Saturday at Mason City with 465 points. No. 5 Cedar Falls captured the team title with 490 points. "As we expected, the team race was a battle throughout," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads, … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers place 2nd at district meet, qualify for state in 10 of 11 events

Ankeny’s Schwebach, Evans combine to win 3 events at CIML Conference meet

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Ankeny swimmers Owen Evans and Owen Schwebach made the most of their final meet in the Hawks' home pool. The two seniors combined for three victories in the CIML Conference boys' meet on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center, where the duo led Ankeny to a third-place finish in the six-team field. "It was a lot of fun getting to host the meet," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schwebach, Evans combine to win 3 events at CIML Conference meet

Ankeny swimmers spoil S.E. Polk’s Senior Night with 117-53 triumph over Rams

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team moved above the .500 mark with a 117-53 victory at Southeast Polk on Thursday. The Hawks raised their records to 3-2 in the CIML Conference and 5-4 overall. "We had a successful meet," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "It was their Senior Night so it was fun to be a part of that, and they honored our seniors too so that … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers spoil S.E. Polk’s Senior Night with 117-53 triumph over Rams

‘I can’t thank this group enough’: Seniors lead Ankeny swimmers past Johnston

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The seniors on the Ankeny boys' swimming team took center stage on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. On the team's Senior Night, the seventh-ranked Hawks rolled to a 123-47 victory over No. 15 Johnston in a CIML Conference dual meet. The win evened their records at 2-2 in the league and 4-4 overall. "We had a very fun and successful Senior … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t thank this group enough’: Seniors lead Ankeny swimmers past Johnston

Ankeny swimmers rack up 448 points, defend their title at Little Hawk Invite

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team relied on its depth to win the Little Hawk Invitational for the second year in a row on Saturday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. Despite winning just two events, the Hawks recorded nine other top-three finishes and racked up 448 points to easily finish ahead of Bettendorf, which placed second in the six-team … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rack up 448 points, defend their title at Little Hawk Invite

‘A lot of the boys were very motivated’: Ankeny swimmers romp past Dowling

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For the second time in three days, the Ankeny boys' swimming team turned in a dominant performance. The Hawks won all 11 events and romped to a 130-40 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They improved their records to 1-1 in the league and 2-1 overall. "The boys were dominant … [Read more...] about ‘A lot of the boys were very motivated’: Ankeny swimmers romp past Dowling

‘We had a fun meet’: Ankeny swimmers cruise to 137-33 triumph at Indianola

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Although the Ankeny boys' swimming team traveled to Indianola on Tuesday for a non-conference dual meet against the Indians, most of the competition involved intrasquad battles among the Hawks. Ankeny swept the top two places in all 11 events and rolled to a 137-33 victory at the Indianola YMCA. "We had a fun meet," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads, … [Read more...] about ‘We had a fun meet’: Ankeny swimmers cruise to 137-33 triumph at Indianola

‘I’m proud of my guys’: Ankeny swimmers win 3 events in loss to powerful Waukee

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team proved on Thursday that it could compete with three-time defending state champion Waukee. Even though the Warriors posted a 105-65 victory in the CIML Conference dual meet, Ankeny won three events and should have won another at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "Obviously, it’s a tough way to start the dual season against the … [Read more...] about ‘I’m proud of my guys’: Ankeny swimmers win 3 events in loss to powerful Waukee