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Ex-ACA point guard Goergen reaches 1,000 career points at Faith Baptist

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During high school, Jayce Goergen was a productive point guard for the Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball team who often passed first before taking a shot himself. Now a junior on the Faith Baptist Bible College men's basketball squad, Goergen has become more of a scoring threat at the collegiate level. On Monday, the 5-foot 10-inch guard scored … [Read more...] about Ex-ACA point guard Goergen reaches 1,000 career points at Faith Baptist

Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season

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Ankeny Christian Academy's undefeated boys' basketball season came to an end on Monday. The Eagles lost to Council Bluffs St. Albert, 58-56, in a Class 1A substate final at ADM (Adel). They finished the season with a 23-1 record. "It was a tough game to lose," said ACA coach Paul Selindh. "So close." St. Albert avenged a 62-57 loss at Ankeny … [Read more...] about Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jayce Goergen, ACA boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Jayce Goergen has led the Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball team to a 9-0 record. The Eagles are one of 16 remaining unbeaten teams in the state. Goergen scored 10 points and had three assists in the Eagles' 62-57 victory over visiting Council Bluffs St. Albert on Saturday. He is shooting 56.3 percent from the field (54-of-96), … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jayce Goergen, ACA boys’ basketball

Hawks survive and advance, will play Ames in substate team tourney

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Randy Daniels will get to coach for at least another week. The Ankeny boys' tennis team kept its season alive with a 5-4 victory at Marshalltown in a preliminary substate match on Saturday. The Hawks (6-5) will advance to play Ames in the substate team tournament on May 19 at Ankeny. "It was a good win for the kids," said Daniels, who announced his … [Read more...] about Hawks survive and advance, will play Ames in substate team tourney

Daniels announces retirement, then guides Hawks to 3rd-place finish at district tourney

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Wednesday's Class 2A district tournament at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School was a bittersweet one for Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels. Daniels informed his players the night before that he was retiring from his coaching and teaching duties. He spent 33 years as a teacher in the school district and served as the Hawks' head coach since … [Read more...] about Daniels announces retirement, then guides Hawks to 3rd-place finish at district tourney

Valley boys blank Hawks, wrap up outright Central Conference title

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The Valley boys' tennis team is a perennial contender for the Class 2A state title. On Tuesday, the Tigers had a chance to wrap up a different title--the outright CIML Central Conference crown. That proved to be a bad situation for visiting Ankeny as the Hawks suffered their first shutout loss of the season, dropping an 11-0 decision. "They are a … [Read more...] about Valley boys blank Hawks, wrap up outright Central Conference title

Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels knew that it would be difficult for his team to duplicate last year's victory over Ankeny Centennial. He was right. The Jaguars won all but the No. 6 singles match and cruised to a 10-1 win over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "I knew they were going to be tough," Daniels said. "I've known a … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

Hawks open season–finally–with win over S.E. Polk

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The wait was worth it for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. After having their first three meets of the season either postponed or cancelled due to bad weather, the Hawks finally got a chance to compete on Thursday. And they made the most of it, posting a 9-2 victory over visiting Southeast Polk in a CIML Central Conference dual meet. "I was pretty pleased … [Read more...] about Hawks open season–finally–with win over S.E. Polk

Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record

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The Ankeny boys' tennis program has gradually improved since the split into two high schools five years ago. After going winless in 2014 and 2015, the Hawks posted three victories in 2016 before finishing with a 6-6 record last year, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Six varsity regulars are back for coach Randy Daniels, who was named … [Read more...] about Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record