The Ankeny girls' basketball team didn't spend much time preparing for Tuesday's opponent. Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly wanted his players to focus on themselves after losing five of their previous six games. It paid off with a 67-58 victory at Des Moines East in a CIML non-conference game. "I actually spent the least amount of time on our opponent … [Read more...] about Hawkettes focus on themselves, respond with ‘satisfying’ victory at East
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Slow start dooms Hawkettes in loss to S.E. Polk
The Ankeny girls' basketball team couldn't find a way to solve Southeast Polk's zone defense. The 14th-ranked Hawkettes made just five baskets in the first half while falling behind, 33-17, and went on to suffer a 64-38 loss Friday on their home court. It was the fifth consecutive victory for No. 7 Southeast Polk, which improved to 5-2 in the CIML … [Read more...] about Slow start dooms Hawkettes in loss to S.E. Polk
Hawkettes overcome 12-point deficit, beat defending 5A state champs
A couple of unlikely heroes emerged on Friday for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. Reserves Reilly and Abby Johnson combined for eight points in the second quarter to spark the Hawkettes to a come-from-behind 59-53 victory over visiting Valley, the defending state champion and the No. 12 team in Class 5A. Ankeny trailed, 19-7, before … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome 12-point deficit, beat defending 5A state champs