Lauren McMahon was in the seventh grade the last time that the Ankeny girls' cross country team captured an invitational title. On Thursday, the senior led the way as the Hawkettes ended that drought. McMahon raced to her third consecutive victory this season and Ankeny won the B Division of the Rich Engel Classic at Cedar Falls. The Hawkettes earned … [Read more...] about McMahon stays unbeaten, leads Ankeny girls to their first team crown since 2015
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Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title
There was no way the Ankeny boys' golf team was going to let its final home dual meet go to waste. The Hawks, who are ranked third overall in Class 4A, posted a 145-159 victory over Marshalltown on Thursday at Otter Creek. They finished with a 5-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference, capturing their second straight dual-meet crown. "I was very happy … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title
Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge
In the opening set of Tuesday's match against visiting Fort Dodge, Ankeny Centennial didn't look like the second-ranked volleyball team in Class 5A. But for the rest of the match, the Jaguars certainly did. Centennial overcame a rough start to post a 26-24, 25-6, 25-17 victory over the Dodgers in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge
Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City
The Ankeny volleyball team took a long trip to Mason City for its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. The match itself probably took less time. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes gave up just 24 total points and rolled to a 25-6, 25-6, 25-12 victory. They improved to 7-2 on the season, while Mason City's record dropped to 1-10. "Everyone had the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City
Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge
The seven seniors on the Ankeny girls' swimming team celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday with a 134-47 victory over visiting Fort Dodge at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was the CIML Iowa Conference opener for the fifth-ranked Hawkettes, who raised their overall record to 3-0. "Fort Dodge has several talented swimmers, and some of our top girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes send their seniors out with 134-47 victory over Fort Dodge
Vicker wins 3rd straight race, leads Centennial boys to runner-up finish
The temperatures were nearly ideal for the Tom Karpen Invitational cross country meet on Tuesday. Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker took advantage of the weather conditions to remain unbeaten on the season. Vicker won his third consecutive race in 2020, pulling away from the field at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School to cover the 5k course in a … [Read more...] about Vicker wins 3rd straight race, leads Centennial boys to runner-up finish
Jaguars start slow and finish strong, place 2nd at Tom Karpen Invitational
Overcoming a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team raced to a second-place finish in the Tom Karpen Invitational on Tuesday. The defending champion Jaguars finished with 53 points despite missing a few of their varsity regulars. Fourth-ranked Valley easily won the seven-team meet on its home course at Valley Southwoods Freshman High … [Read more...] about Jaguars start slow and finish strong, place 2nd at Tom Karpen Invitational
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Halle Ouellette, Ankeny volleyball
Junior defensive specialist Halle Ouellette has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 7-2 record this season. The Hawkettes rolled to a 25-6, 25-6, 25-12 victory at Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. Ouellette recorded 20 digs in the first eight matches of the season. She had also racked up seven aces. "Halle … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Halle Ouellette, Ankeny volleyball
Preps of the Week: Katie Jensen and Lauren McMahon, girls’ cross country
Seniors Katie Jensen of Ankeny Centennial and Lauren McMahon of Ankeny are two of the top girls' cross country runners in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. McMahon has won her first two races of the season. She posted a time of 18 minutes 31 seconds in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown, where she led the Hawkettes to a seventh-place … [Read more...] about Preps of the Week: Katie Jensen and Lauren McMahon, girls’ cross country
Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday at the Waukee triangular. The second-ranked Jaguars won the opening set against No. 8 Waukee before the Warriors rallied for a 19-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-19 victory. Waukee improved its record to 4-3. "That loss was a bummer," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season
Centennial shows signs of improvement, but drops 24-7 decision to Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial offense looked like it might have found something early Friday night. The unit, which hadn't scored previously this season, started the game with back-to-back big gains from Trey Porter to secure a first down on the Waukee 24-yard line. The Jaguars would get to the 13-yard line, but a missed field goal left the large zero … [Read more...] about Centennial shows signs of improvement, but drops 24-7 decision to Waukee
With a ‘chip on our shoulder’, Hawks shut down Fort Dodge in the rain
On a rainy night at Dodger Stadium, the Ankeny football team rediscovered its mojo. One week after suffering a heartbreaking loss at Waukee, the sixth-ranked Hawks overcame the wet conditions on Friday to post a 52-18 victory over No. 10 Fort Dodge, dominating the game on both sides of the ball. "We definitely came out with a little bit of a chip on … [Read more...] about With a ‘chip on our shoulder’, Hawks shut down Fort Dodge in the rain
Ankeny golfers to play in Willow Creek district, while Jaguars return to Sioux City
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golfers have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Class 4A district assignments by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The wait ended on Friday morning for both squads. Ankeny has been assigned to the Willow Creek district that will be hosted by Valley. Centennial, meanwhile, will travel to Sioux … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers to play in Willow Creek district, while Jaguars return to Sioux City
Jaguars, Vicker race past Johnston, Yual to win Bobcat Invitational crowns
Thursday's Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown Community College provided a huge challenge for the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team. The Jaguars passed with flying colors. After moving up to 11th in the latest Class 4A rankings, Centennial posted its second victory in two weeks by winning the nine-team Red Division with 40 points. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Vicker race past Johnston, Yual to win Bobcat Invitational crowns
Ankeny’s McMahon wins again, while Jaguars place 3rd at Bobcat Invitational
The wet conditions didn't slow down the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team on Thursday. They didn't seem to bother Ankeny runner Lauren McMahon, either. McMahon raced to her second straight victory to lead the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in the Red Division of the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown, while Centennial relied … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s McMahon wins again, while Jaguars place 3rd at Bobcat Invitational
Hawkettes top Johnston, but ‘still need to work on certain parts of the game’
The Ankeny volleyball team was pushed to a fourth set Tuesday in a match at Johnston. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes dropped the third set before posting a 25-22, 25-15, 21-25, 25-16 victory. They raised their record to 6-2 on the season, while the Dragons fell to 1-2. "It was a tough match," said Ankeny coach Dave Whims. "We played sluggish, and they … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Johnston, but ‘still need to work on certain parts of the game’
Hawks edge Marshalltown by a stroke to win rain-shortened Ankeny Invite
The Ankeny boys' golf team was looking to win its second 18-hole tournament of the season on Wednesday. Instead, the Hawks settled for a victory in a nine-hole meet on their home course. Ankeny won the Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek Golf Course for the first time since 2011 by shooting a 159 total, edging Marshalltown by one stroke. The meet was … [Read more...] about Hawks edge Marshalltown by a stroke to win rain-shortened Ankeny Invite
‘This team is fun’: No. 4 Jaguars sweep past Urbandale to remain unbeaten
A week off didn't seem to hurt the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Playing for the first time since Aug. 29, the fourth-ranked Jaguars remained unbeaten with a 26-24, 25-19, 25-19 victory over No. 10 Urbandale on Tuesday at Centennial. Centennial improved to 5-0 on the season. All five of its wins came against ranked opponents. Urbandale dropped … [Read more...] about ‘This team is fun’: No. 4 Jaguars sweep past Urbandale to remain unbeaten
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sydney Lee, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior defensive specialist Sydney Lee is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. She has helped the Jaguars to a 5-0 record and a No. 4 ranking in Class 5A. Lee has completed all four of her serves with one ace in two matches this season. "She's athletic and has great touch," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. "She came in our Dowling … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sydney Lee, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Hawkettes experiment with their lineup during lopsided victory at Ottumwa
Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout is still trying to find her best lineup. Tuesday's dual meet at Ottumwa gave Stout an opportunity to experiment a little bit. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes won every event while mixing up their lineup and rolled to a 137-28 victory at The Beach. They are now 2-0 on the year. "In this early stage of the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes experiment with their lineup during lopsided victory at Ottumwa