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Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

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Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld doesn't like having to rely on the same four players to post solid scores at every meet because it doesn't leave any margin for error. With six of his top seven players returning from last year, Weddingfeld likely won't have to. Senior Luke Parkinson is back along with juniors Hunter Johnson, Joey Newton, Ty … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic

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The challenge for some members of the Ankeny boys' golf team is to play a solid 18-hole round and not just nine holes. That was very evident during Tuesday's CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic, which posted a 308-315 victory over the Hawks at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I thought we played Ok," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic

Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course

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A pair of sophomores made impressive debuts for the Ankeny boys' golf team on Thursday. Dylan Taylor carded a 79 and Joey Newton added an 83 to help the Hawks to a fourth-place finish in the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational at Waveland Golf Course. Taylor placed ninth as an individual. "I thought we played well, especially Joey and Dylan," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Luke Parkinson, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Luke Parkinson of the Ankeny boys' tennis team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The sophomore has helped the Hawks to a 5-5 record. He has combined with Cade Davis for an 8-5 mark at No. 4 doubles, winning six of their last seven matches. Ankeny will play in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Valley. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Luke Parkinson, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Ankeny boys’ tennis team edges Mohawks for 6-5 win

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Chalk up another close win for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Three days after posting a 6-5 victory at Johnston, the Hawks traveled to Mason City on Monday for another non-conference meet and pulled out a 6-5 win over the Mohawks. After the two teams split the six singles matches, Ankeny won three of the five doubles contests to improve its record to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis team edges Mohawks for 6-5 win

Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win

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The Waukee boys' tennis team entered Thursday's meet at Ankeny on a long winning streak. The Warriors then posted their sixth consecutive victory by defeating Ankeny, 9-2, at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're especially tough at the 1 through 4 spots," Ankeny coach Randy Daniels said of Waukee. "And the conditions weren't great. The wind was tough, … [Read more...] about Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win

Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team proved on Friday that it can play with some of the state's best squads. The Jaguars placed second among eight teams in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. They finished with 58 points, more than twice as many as last season. Valley won the tournament for the third straight year, racking up 75 points. The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th