Ankeny boys' swimming coach Dustin Rhoads wasn't too concerned about his team's 99-71 loss at Valley on Thursday. "We had a fun meet with them," Rhoads said. "They are always tough especially at their home pool, but I thought my guys swam pretty well at our final dual meet of 2024. We were missing one of our best swimmers tonight, but I thought a lot … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers drop 99-71 decision at Valley, will head to Iowa City Saturday
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Ankeny wrestlers rack up 5 pins, pair of technical falls in 40-28 victory at Waukee
For the second week in a row, bonus points proved to be the difference for the Ankeny wrestlers. The Hawks, who are sixth the Class 3A dual rankings, recorded five falls and a pair of technical falls in a 40-28 victory at No. 24 Waukee on Thursday. They improved to 3-0 in the CIML Conference and overall. The Warriors also won seven matches, but had … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers rack up 5 pins, pair of technical falls in 40-28 victory at Waukee
‘We just had some guys make plays’: Hawks outlast S.E. Polk boys in double OT
There are no easy wins in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. The Ankeny boys' basketball team had to play an extra 8 minutes on Tuesday to earn its second conference victory of the season. The visiting Hawks scored the final six points of the game over the last 20 seconds to outlast Southeast Polk, 74-68, in double overtime. They improved to 2-3 in … [Read more...] about ‘We just had some guys make plays’: Hawks outlast S.E. Polk boys in double OT
After trailing by 18 points, Hawkettes’ furious rally falls just short at S.E. Polk
A dramatic rally by the Ankeny girls' basketball team came up just short on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes nearly overcame an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter before No. 14 Southeast Polk held on for a 61-55 victory in a CIML Conference matchup. The Rams improved to 2-2 in the league and 3-3 overall, while Ankeny's records … [Read more...] about After trailing by 18 points, Hawkettes’ furious rally falls just short at S.E. Polk
‘It was a good shot in the arm’: Jaguars rally past Iowa City Liberty for first victory
For the second time in four days, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team faced an opponent that was equally desperate to earn its first victory of the season. After letting Friday's game at Urbandale slip away in a 58-57 loss, the Jaguars rebounded on Monday with a non-conference win, rallying in the second half for a 64-59 triumph at Iowa City … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good shot in the arm’: Jaguars rally past Iowa City Liberty for first victory
‘It’s a proven successful program’: Bauer to play his final season at UT Martin
Jase Bauer will play his final collegiate football season in the Volunteer state. The former Ankeny quarterback announced on Monday that he will transfer to the University of Tennessee Martin, an NCAA Division I FCS program. "I loved the coaches!" Bauer said. "It's a proven successful program with an opportunity to play." UT Martin went 9-5 this … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a proven successful program’: Bauer to play his final season at UT Martin
Murray named Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Cleao Murray was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Grand View women's team to a pair of victories. Murray, a junior guard, scored 31 points on 13-of-18 shooting in an 83-64 win over visiting Graceland on Wednesday. She then had 18 points on … [Read more...] about Murray named Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week
‘That’s a good run’: Jaguars win Centennial Duals crown for 8th consecutive year
The only question on Saturday was whether the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team would be able to host its home duals tournament. Once the competition began, there was little doubt which squad would prevail. The Jaguars rolled past four other teams to win the Centennial Duals for the eighth consecutive year. "That's a good run," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘That’s a good run’: Jaguars win Centennial Duals crown for 8th consecutive year
Ankeny girls defeat 3 foes at Centennial Duals, raise their record to 7-0 on season
Just getting on the mat Saturday was an accomplishment for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. Ankeny hosted the Ankeny Centennial Duals at Northview Middle School, which was in danger of being cancelled due to the icy weather before a decision was made to hold the meet after a delayed start. "We were very excited about the opportunity to compete," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls defeat 3 foes at Centennial Duals, raise their record to 7-0 on season
Jacobson records double-double, leads Waukee boys to 56-42 victory over Hawks
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) While the Ankeny boys' basketball team struggled to get its shots to consistently fall, an Evan Jacobson-led Waukee squad was able to build up its lead. Ankeny looked to even its record going into Friday night, but shot just 31.5 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from 3-point range (5-of-30) as the Hawks suffered a … [Read more...] about Jacobson records double-double, leads Waukee boys to 56-42 victory over Hawks
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ben Walsh, Ankeny wrestling
Junior Ben Walsh helped the Ankeny wrestling team to a 40-33 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial on Thursday. Ranked seventh in Class 3A at 113 pounds, he pinned Carson Auge in 55 seconds for one of the Hawks' five falls. Walsh is a two-time state qualifier at 106. He entered the season with a career record of 54-31. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ben Walsh, Ankeny wrestling
Jaguars roll to back-to-back wins over Urbandale, Roosevelt in span of 24 hours
A couple of fast starts helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to back-to-back victories over Urbandale and Des Moines Roosevelt in a span of 24 hours. The fourth-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 25-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and rolled to a 66-32 win at Urbandale on Friday. They then raced out to an early 22-6 advantage in … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to back-to-back wins over Urbandale, Roosevelt in span of 24 hours
Kovacs scores early goal, but Mavericks fall to Cal Poly Pomona in Div. II title game
An early goal from former Ankeny Centennial star Courtney Kovacs wasn't enough to lift the Minnesota State women's soccer team to its first NCAA Division II national championship on Sunday. Cal Poly Pomona responded with a pair of goals to post a 2-1 victory at Sportsplex in Matthews, N.C. The loss ended a 23-game unbeaten streak for the Mavericks, who … [Read more...] about Kovacs scores early goal, but Mavericks fall to Cal Poly Pomona in Div. II title game
Robinson’s collegiate career ends with Badgers’ loss to rival Nebraska in Elite 8
Devyn Robinson's outstanding collegiate volleyball career came to an end on Sunday afternoon at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. The fifth-year senior middle blocker/right-side hitter had three kills and a block as second-seeded Wisconsin was swept by No. 1 Nebraska for the third time this season in an all-Big Ten Conference regional final … [Read more...] about Robinson’s collegiate career ends with Badgers’ loss to rival Nebraska in Elite 8
Waukee girls use big 3rd quarter to hand No. 6 Hawkettes their 3rd straight loss
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After starting off the season with a 4-0 record, a three-game losing streak wasn’t what the Ankeny girls' basketball team was hoping for heading into its final two contests of 2024. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes had a chance to get back into the win column in a top-10 matchup against No. 10 Waukee, but a cold stretch coming out … [Read more...] about Waukee girls use big 3rd quarter to hand No. 6 Hawkettes their 3rd straight loss
Ankeny girls’ bowling team matches win total from last season after just 2 meets
The Ankeny girls' bowling team needed only two meets to equal its victory total from last season. Ankeny defeated visiting Dowling Catholic by a score of 2,083 to 1,826 on Thursday at B-Roll Bowling. The squad improved to 2-0 in the CIML Conference and overall, while Dowling's records dropped to 0-2 and 1-2. Ankeny also topped the Maroons last year … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ bowling team matches win total from last season after just 2 meets
‘It felt like a home away from home’: Woods commits to run track at SDSU
Ankeny Centennial hurdler Cael Woods has verbally committed to run track at South Dakota State. Woods picked the Jackrabbits over some other schools in the Midwest. "I looked at a couple schools mostly in the Dakotas and Minnesota, and it was a difficult decision to make," he said. "But I loved everything about SDSU from the moment I got to campus. The … [Read more...] about ‘It felt like a home away from home’: Woods commits to run track at SDSU
Urbandale boys erase 12-point deficit, score with 4 seconds left to beat Jaguars
After opening the season with three straight double-digit losses, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team was in position to earn its first victory on Friday. The visiting Jaguars built a 34-22 lead at halftime before Urbandale closed the gap to 49-41 after three quarters. The J-Hawks then outscored Centennial in the final period, 17-8, and scored the … [Read more...] about Urbandale boys erase 12-point deficit, score with 4 seconds left to beat Jaguars
Kovacs, Mavericks to play for NCAA Div. II national championship on Sunday
The dream season continues for the Minnesota State women's soccer team. The Mavericks posted a 2-1 victory over top-seeded Columbus State in the NCAA Division II National Semifinals on Friday at Matthews, N.C. They will play Cal Poly Pomona for the national championship on Sunday afternoon. Former Ankeny Centennial standout Courtney Kovacs played a key … [Read more...] about Kovacs, Mavericks to play for NCAA Div. II national championship on Sunday
Beroth follows in Anderson’s footsteps, commits to play for Northwestern College
About a month after teammate Luke Anderson committed to play football at Northwestern College, Ankeny offensive lineman Lukis Beroth committed to the Red Raiders as well. Beroth announced his decision on Friday. Last weekend, he attended Northwestern's quarterfinal game against Grand View in the NAIA Championship Series along with Anderson, the Hawks' … [Read more...] about Beroth follows in Anderson’s footsteps, commits to play for Northwestern College