The Ankeny football team took out its frustration Friday against Des Moines Roosevelt. Cael Boyd scored four touchdowns, Jase Bauer passed for three scores, and the Hawks rolled to a 42-0 homecoming victory at Ankeny Stadium. It was the first win of the season for Ankeny (1-3), which had played three of the state's top teams in the first three … [Read more...] about Hawks thump Roosevelt for their first win of the season
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Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls
Sophomore Madeleine Murphy continues to set the pace for the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Murphy placed 32nd in the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls, leading the Hawkettes to an eighth-place finish in the 19-team field. She posted a time of 21 minutes 31 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy has been Ankeny's top finisher at … [Read more...] about Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls
Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team entered Thursday's non-conference match at Des Moines Roosevelt on a long winning streak. The Roughriders, meanwhile, were looking to end a losing skid. Both streaks are still intact. The second-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-14, 25-13, 25-19 victory for their 16th consecutive win. They are now 21-1 on the … [Read more...] about Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row
Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss
For the second year in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 153 during a dual meet against crosstown rival Ankeny at Otter Creek Golf Course. Last year, the Jaguars suffered a one-stroke loss. On Thursday, Centennial's score was good enough to produce a two-shot victory as the Hawks finished with a 155 total on their home course. "I'm … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss
Hawkettes open conference play with sweep over Dowling Catholic
The rubber match turned into a mismatch. After splitting two previous meetings against sixth-ranked Dowling Catholic, the No. 10 Ankeny volleyball team rolled to a 25-11, 25-21, 25-15 victory over the visiting Maroons on Tuesday. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for both squads. "I think our excitement (helped us), just being on our home court … [Read more...] about Hawkettes open conference play with sweep over Dowling Catholic
Centennial boys take 2nd at Valley; Girls’ squad finishes 4th
Gabriel Vicker and the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team turned in another strong performance in the Tom Karpan Invitational on Tuesday. The Centennial girls' squad also ran well on the 5k course at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. The Jaguars placed second among 17 teams in the boys' division. They finished fourth in the 13-team field … [Read more...] about Centennial boys take 2nd at Valley; Girls’ squad finishes 4th
Jaguars struggle on home course, fall to Dowling Catholic by 1 stroke
Rick Fee doesn't want his Ankeny Centennial boys' golfers to make any excuses. That was Fee's message to the Jaguars after they lost to visiting Dowling Catholic, 169-170, in a dual meet on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Course. "The course was playing pretty tough," Fee said. "It was pretty windy out there, but you can't worry about anything but your golf … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle on home course, fall to Dowling Catholic by 1 stroke
Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win
The Ankeny girls' swimming team is still awaiting its first big test of the season. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to another impressive victory on Tuesday, posting a 137-49 win over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They are now 4-0 on the season with an average winning margin of nearly 83 points. Freshman Erica Peters … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win
Jaguars sweep past Johnston in Central Conference opener
The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team earned its 20th victory of the season on Tuesday with a sweep at No. 13 Johnston in its CIML Central Conference opener. The Jaguars posted a 25-8, 25-20, 25-18 triumph for their 15th consecutive win. They are now 20-1 on the season, while Johnston's record dropped to 5-5. "I thought we had an ok … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Johnston in Central Conference opener
Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite
For the first time this season, the Ankeny boys' golf team placed among the top three squads at an invitational meet on Tuesday. The Hawks finished third among seven teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational at the Fort Dodge Country Club. The meet was originally scheduled for Aug. 28, but was postponed due to bad weather. "I'm very happy with a third-place … [Read more...] about Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Aby Wood, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Aby Wood of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. She has committed to play for Waldorf University. Wood, a senior, has helped second-ranked Centennial to a 20-1 record. The Jaguars have won their last 15 matches. Wood has recorded 21 kills while posting a .341 hitting percentage. She ranks … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Aby Wood, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Jaguars take 6th, Ankeny finishes 9th at Bowman Invite
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams played against each other on Monday for the first time this season. It won't be the last time. The seventh-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 15 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They shot a 326 along with Mason City, but won a tiebreaker for sixth place. "The boys … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 6th, Ankeny finishes 9th at Bowman Invite
Jaguars survive gauntlet of top-10 foes to capture tournament title
There aren't too many volleyball teams who could have survived the gauntlet of top-10 opponents that Ankeny Centennial faced on Saturday in the Metro Invitational at Southeast Polk. The second-ranked Jaguars, though, did just fine. Centennial defeated four top-10 foes en route to winning the tournament for the third straight year. The Jaguars rallied … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive gauntlet of top-10 foes to capture tournament title
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf
Senior Thomas Nygren leads the Ankeny boys' golf team with a 39.02 average. He is a three-year varsity member. Nygren shot a 39 on Tuesday to help the Hawks to a CIML Central Conference dual-meet victory over Urbandale at Otter Creek. He earlier shot a 76 to place seventh at the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational on Aug. 9 at Waveland. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf
Hawks’ halftime lead evaporates as No. 4 Cedar Falls rolls to 28-7 victory
At halftime of Friday's game against visiting Cedar Falls, the Ankeny football team trotted off the field with a 7-0 lead and a growing confidence. The next two quarters showed, however, that the Hawks still have a long way to go. The fourth-ranked Tigers responded with 28 unanswered points in the second half to post a 28-7 victory, raising their … [Read more...] about Hawks’ halftime lead evaporates as No. 4 Cedar Falls rolls to 28-7 victory
Jaguars pile up more than 500 yards in win over Waterloo West
The Ankeny Centennial football team will always be known for its potent rushing attack. But on Friday night at Waterloo's Memorial Stadium, the seventh-ranked Jaguars showed off a dangerous passing game as well. Quarterback Garret Severseike threw for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both of them to senior tight end Ben Breeding, as Centennial rolled … [Read more...] about Jaguars pile up more than 500 yards in win over Waterloo West
Centennial girls finish 8th in competitive field at Marshalltown
Thursday's Bobcat Invitational provided some huge challenges for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams. The meet featured 23 teams, including many of the top squads in Class 4A. The 5k course at Marshalltown Community College was also tougher than usual due to the soggy conditions. Tenth-ranked Centennial placed eighth … [Read more...] about Centennial girls finish 8th in competitive field at Marshalltown
Sindt tops Marshalltown field, leads Hawks to 5th-place finish
The Ankeny boys' cross country team fell out of the Class 4A rankings after placing eighth at the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30. Look for the Hawks to move back into the top 10 next week. Led by individual champion Tim Sindt, Ankeny placed fifth among 24 teams in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. The Hawks finished with 161 points … [Read more...] about Sindt tops Marshalltown field, leads Hawks to 5th-place finish
Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Once the technical issues were resolved, the Ankeny girls' swimming team cruised to another easy victory on Thursday. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled past visiting Newton, 138-48, in their home opener at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The non-conference win raised their overall record to 3-0. The dual meet got off to a late start due to some problems … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome technical issues, romp to another easy win
Record crowd watches Creighton volleyball team fall to Nebraska
Ankeny natives Megan Ballenger and Jaali Winters played before a record-setting volleyball crowd on Thursday. A turnout of 14,022, the largest volleyball-only crowd in NCAA regular-season history, watched 14th-ranked Creighton fall to No. 7 Nebraska at the CHI Health Center Omaha. The Bluejays (4-3) won the first two sets before Nebraska (5-1) rallied for … [Read more...] about Record crowd watches Creighton volleyball team fall to Nebraska