Even without two of its varsity regulars, the Ankeny girls' tennis team rolled to a 9-2 victory at Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference matchup on Tuesday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes played without Kira Smith and Payton Blume, who are both battling injuries. "Everyone had to step up their game," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. Ankeny won four of the … [Read more...] about Short-handed Ankeny girls pick up slack, romp to 9-2 win at S.E. Polk
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Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th
The Ankeny boys' track team topped a field that included defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic to win the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday at Northview Stadium. The Hawks won four events and racked up 86 points, 14 more than runner-up Waukee Northwest. Dowling and Waukee tied for third place with 70 points apiece. Ankeny earned its third … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th
Ankeny boys sweep singles matches, cruise to 8-3 victory over S.E. Polk
A dominant performance in singles allowed the Ankeny boys' tennis team to pick up its first win of the season on Tuesday. The Hawks swept all six of the singles matches--five of them in straight sets--and went on to defeat visiting Southeast Polk, 8-3, in a CIML Conference dual meet. "We played well in singles," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "We were … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys sweep singles matches, cruise to 8-3 victory over S.E. Polk
Ex-Ankeny defender Kwarteng finds new home on Jaguars’ back line
Senior defender Kwaku Kwarteng was expected to play a major role this season for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Now, he's doing just that for the Hawks' crosstown rival. Kwarteng transferred to Ankeny Centennial earlier this month and has played in the fourth-ranked Jaguars' last three games, including Tuesday's 2-1 loss at No. 6 Valley. He cited an … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny defender Kwarteng finds new home on Jaguars’ back line
Jaguars change up their formation, romp to 7-0 victory at Iowa City West
Avery Lewis racked up three assists and the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team ended a rare two-game losing skid with a 7-0 victory at Iowa City West in a non-conference game on Monday. Addison Fair and Olivia Kroska each had a pair of goals for the third-ranked Jaguars, who also got a goal and two assists from Alanna Pennington. "We worked on … [Read more...] about Jaguars change up their formation, romp to 7-0 victory at Iowa City West
Smith, Ross lead the way as Ankeny golfers place 9th at Lamson Invite
Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty gave his team a brief pep talk before the start of Monday's Lamson Invitational at Willow Creek Golf Course. "Improvement!" he said. "That was my message to the girls this morning. We are looking for improvement each day and that doesn't always mean lower scores, but today it did!" The Hawkettes placed ninth in the … [Read more...] about Smith, Ross lead the way as Ankeny golfers place 9th at Lamson Invite
Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East
The Ankeny boys' soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Saturday--and then got another victory just a few hours later. After posting a 1-0 triumph over ninth-ranked Sioux City North in a shootout, the Hawks rolled to an 8-0 win over Sioux City East to improve to 2-5 on the season. Both games were part of the Valley Invitational at Valley … [Read more...] about Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zoe Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ track
Senior Zoe Shadravan is one of the top sprinters on the Ankeny girls' track team. She ran on the Hawkettes' 20th-place sprint medley relay in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. As a junior, Shadravan helped Ankeny to a seventh-place finish in the Class 4A state meet. She ran on the state champion distance medley relay, the runner-up … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zoe Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ track
Jim Duncan Invite recap: Belding wins 400, Centennial boys take 4×200 relay
Mother Nature brought an early end to the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium, but not before all four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' track teams turned in some strong performances. The meet was delayed for 30 minutes due to lightning after more than half of the events had been completed. Action later resumed on the … [Read more...] about Jim Duncan Invite recap: Belding wins 400, Centennial boys take 4×200 relay
Centennial boys end two-game skid with 8-0 victory over Bellevue West
After dropping two straight games against elite opponents, Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax said his team can grow from those experiences. The fourth-ranked Jaguars found themselves in a different situation on Saturday. Centennial got goals from eight different players and rolled to an 8-0 victory over an outmanned squad from Bellevue … [Read more...] about Centennial boys end two-game skid with 8-0 victory over Bellevue West
Without injured Porter, Jaguars fall to Valley for their second straight loss
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Valley early in the season. The Jaguars later avenged the loss by defeating Valley in the Class 3A semifinals and went on to win the state title, their third in the last six seasons. Now, Centennial coach Chris Allen is hoping that history repeats itself. The third-ranked … [Read more...] about Without injured Porter, Jaguars fall to Valley for their second straight loss
Ankeny girls rack up 157 points, defend their title at Boone Invitational
The Ankeny girls' tennis team dominated the Boone Invitational on Friday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes won the tournament for the second straight year. They racked up 157 points in the five-team field. Indianola placed second with 126. Des Moines Roosevelt was third with 111, followed by Boone with 96 and Des Moines Lincoln with 50. Ankeny was led by … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls rack up 157 points, defend their title at Boone Invitational
‘Everyone helped contribute to this great win!’: Jaguars roll past No. 3 Valley, 8-3
The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team bounced back from Tuesday's loss to No. 1 Dowling Catholic with an 8-3 victory over No. 3 Valley on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars swept all six singles matches in straight sets to seal the win. They defeated Valley for the first time since 2017. "The girls all found victories in … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone helped contribute to this great win!’: Jaguars roll past No. 3 Valley, 8-3
Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team couldn't overcome Waukee Northwest's depth in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday at Beaver Creek. The host Wolves posted four scores of 50 or better to post a 185-200 victory. They improved to 2-2 in the conference, while the Jaguars' record fell to 0-2. "It was our first meet away from Briarwood," said … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW
‘The guys were so clutch’: Centennial boys knock off No. 3 Valley, 6-5
The struggling Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team got a much-needed lift. After dropping three consecutive dual meets, the Jaguars rebounded on Thursday with a 6-5 victory at third-ranked Valley. They improved to 1-2 in the CIML Conference and 2-3 overall, while the Tigers' records fell to 1-2 and 4-2. "The guys were so clutch and played fantastic," … [Read more...] about ‘The guys were so clutch’: Centennial boys knock off No. 3 Valley, 6-5
‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat
Coming off a 4-3 loss at top-ranked Dowling Catholic on Tuesday, the No. 4 Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tackled another huge challenge just 48 hours later. The Jaguars traveled to Omaha on Thursday to face perennial Nebraska powerhouse Skutt Catholic and came away with a 2-1 loss in the non-conference game. "They were arguably the best team … [Read more...] about ‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat
Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish
It was another banner night for the jumpers on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. Jaeden Pratt set a school record in the long jump while teammate Kambria Leazer scored points in both jumping events as the Jaguars earned a runner-up finish in the Waukee Northwest Relays on Thursday. Northwest, the defending Class 4A state champion, easily won its … [Read more...] about Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish
Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park
The Ankeny girls' golf team dropped a 191-211 decision to host Johnston in its CIML Conference opener on Wednesday at Jester Park. Ella Heyer and Cadence Sires each shot an 8-over-par 44 on the front nine to lead the Dragons. Heyer was the medalist on a cardoff. "It was another beautiful day for golf," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "The wind did make … [Read more...] about Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park
Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
During the first half of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston, the Ankeny boys' soccer team appeared to be in control of the CIML Conference contest. The Hawks held a 1-0 lead before Johnston scored an equalizer right before halftime that changed the momentum of the game. The Dragons then added two more goals in the second half to post a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
Hawkettes win 2 field events, place 2nd in team standings at Hi Covey Relays
There are times during a track season when a coach won't necessarily enter his team's best lineup at a meet. Tuesday was one of those nights for Ankeny girls' coach T.J. Jumper. The Hawkettes placed second among six teams in the Hi Covey Relays at Ames, finishing with 142 points. The host Little Cyclones won the meet for the second straight year with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 2 field events, place 2nd in team standings at Hi Covey Relays