When the Ankeny boys' basketball team needed a bucket on Tuesday night, the Hawks got the rock in the hands of Dillon Carlson. The junior sharpshooter responded to the challenge nearly every time. After scoring a basket at the end of the first and second quarters, Carlson saved his most dramatic buzzer-beater for last. He made a 3-point goal with about … [Read more...] about Carlson’s late 3-point goal lifts Hawks to win over Lincoln
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Hawks knock off Waukee, prevent Warriors from clinching conference title
A week ago, the Ankeny boys' basketball team knocked Ankeny Centennial out of a first-place tie in the CIML Central Conference. On Friday, the Hawks prevented Waukee from clinching at least a tie for the league title, helping their crosstown rival in the process. Dillon Carlson scored 19 points, including four late free throws to seal the victory, as … [Read more...] about Hawks knock off Waukee, prevent Warriors from clinching conference title
Ankeny teams enter Friday’s rematch at Centennial with plenty of confidence
If Friday's basketball doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial is as entertaining as last month's rivalry games at Ankeny, then fans of the Hawks and Jaguars will be in for a treat. Both the girls' and boys' games came down to the last possession on Dec. 21, when Centennial posted a pair of narrow wins. The Jaguars escaped with a 43-41 victory in the opener as … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams enter Friday’s rematch at Centennial with plenty of confidence
Ankeny boys romp to their 3rd straight victory, keep Scarlets winless
If the Ankeny boys' basketball team wants to qualify for the Class 4A state tournament, the Hawks are going to have to win three consecutive games during postseason play. Now they know they're capable of doing just that. Ankeny built a 30-17 halftime lead and rolled to a 67-51 victory at Des Moines East in a CIML non-conference game on Tuesday. It was … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys romp to their 3rd straight victory, keep Scarlets winless
Ankeny boys roll past Rams for their second straight victory
After ending an eight-game losing skid, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is suddenly on a winning streak. The Hawks earned their second straight victory on Friday by defeating visiting Southeast Polk, 66-52, in a CIML Central Conference game. It was the first league win for Ankeny, which avenged an earlier overtime loss to the Rams. "It was fun," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys roll past Rams for their second straight victory