The history of Ankeny boys' swimming dates back to the 1980s--before the Ankeny YMCA was even built. Mike Johnson graduated before Ankeny had an indoor swimming pool, so he traveled to Dowling High School twice a day for a pair of three-hour practices. He participated in high school meets in order to qualify for the state meet by swimming in Valley's … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team
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Ankeny swimmers rack up 236 points, but settle for runner-up trophy
Trent Frandson and the other members of the Ankeny boys' swimming team watched the top-ranked Iowa City West swimmers celebrate a state championship on Saturday by jumping into the pool at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The No. 3 Hawks were hoping to win a second consecutive title, but instead settled for the runner-up … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rack up 236 points, but settle for runner-up trophy
Hawk swimmers claim district title, but fail to qualify for state in some events
Although the second-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team easily captured a district title on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center, the Hawks' dominance wasn't necessarily a good thing. The defending state champions were competing in a field that included only one other top-20 squad--No. 16 Des Moines Roosevelt. The lack of competition proved costly at … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers claim district title, but fail to qualify for state in some events
Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors
Five Ankeny swimmers have received all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association for the 2018-19 season. Boys' standouts Trent Frandson, Max Martin, Jae Swanepoel and Adam Vaske were honored along with girls' standout Jasmine Rumley. Frandson, a sophomore, earned all-American honors in four events. He led the Hawks to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Martin, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Junior Max Martin helped the Ankeny boys' swimming team to its first state title on Saturday in Iowa City. He placed sixth in the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.03 seconds. Martin also swam on all three of the Hawks' relays. He anchored the third-place 200 medley and second-place 400 freestyle relays, and he swam the opening leg on the runner-up 200 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Martin, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Hawks ‘couldn’t ask for a better ending’ after winning first state championship
Adam Vaske walked around the pool deck at the University of Iowa's Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, looking for someone else to hug. The senior had just helped the Ankeny boys' swimming team to its first state championship on Saturday in Iowa City. "It's awesome," said Vaske, who swam the second leg on the runner-up 400 freestyle relay that … [Read more...] about Hawks ‘couldn’t ask for a better ending’ after winning first state championship
Ankeny swimmers enter state meet with realistic goal to capture first crown
Even though the Ankeny boys' swimming squad has dropped to seventh in the latest team power rankings with 1,793 points, the Hawks appear to be in good position to capture their first state title on Saturday at the University of Iowa's Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City. Ankeny has qualified for the state meet in 10 of the 11 events and … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers enter state meet with realistic goal to capture first crown
Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to district crown
Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch spent a lot of time on Saturday near the awards podium. The top-ranked Hawks won 10 of the 11 events and cruised to a district title at Southeast Polk, racking up 455 points. Marshalltown was a distant second in the eight-team field with 342 points. It was Ankeny's second consecutive district crown and its … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to district crown
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Senior Adam Vaske won four events to help the fifth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team to a 110-60 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He won the 200 freestyle in 1:54.38, the 100 freestyle in 49.67 seconds, and also swam on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Last year, Vaske helped the Hawks to a … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Adam Vaske, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Hawk swimmers tie for 3rd at state, win coin flip for trophy
Thanks to the flip of a coin, the Ankeny boys' swimming team returned home from Saturday's state meet with a coveted trophy. The top-ranked Hawks finished in a third-place tie with No. 5 Bettendorf after both teams scored 166.5 points at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City. A coin flip was then held to determine which team would get the … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers tie for 3rd at state, win coin flip for trophy
No. 1 Ankeny swimmers looking to win their first state championship
The members of the Ankeny boys' swimming team have set their sights on a state championship trophy. "That's definitely our goal," said sophomore sprinter Max Martin. "I feel really good about our chances." Ankeny enters Saturday's state meet in Iowa City as the No. 1 team in the state. The Hawks racked up 1,967 power points, 14 more than Ames, while … [Read more...] about No. 1 Ankeny swimmers looking to win their first state championship
Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012
Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch wasn't expecting to jump into the pool on Saturday. That's what you do, though, when your team captures a district championship. Crouch joined his swimmers for a celebratory plunge into the water at Trail Point Aquatics Center after third-ranked Ankeny won Saturday's meet with 413 points. The Hawks finished 18 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012
Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point
Three of the state's top six boys' swimming teams will be in action on Saturday at a district meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Third-ranked Ankeny will host the eight-team meet, which begins at noon. No. 1 Ames and No. 6 Waukee, the two-time defending state champion, will also be in the field. The stiff competition could be beneficial to all three … [Read more...] about Strong district field to compete on Saturday at Trail Point
Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet
Saturday's CIML Central Conference boys' swimming meet was like a mini-state meet. Four of the state's top five teams were in action at Southeast Polk, including third-ranked Ankeny, which placed third in the five-team field with 445.5 points. The Hawks were led by freshman Trent Frandson, who won both the 200 and 500 freestyle events. No. 2 Ames won … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet
Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, become state’s No. 1 team
The Ankeny boys' swimming squad entered Thursday's dual meet against visiting Valley as the No. 2 team in the state, one spot ahead of the Tigers. By the end of the night, Valley had leapfrogged both Ankeny and top-ranked Ames to become the state's No. 1 team. The Tigers racked up 1,631 power points while posting an 87-83 victory in a CIML Central … [Read more...] about Valley swimmers edge Ankeny, become state’s No. 1 team
Hawk swimmers dominate in 138-42 victory over S.E. Polk
The Ankeny boys' swimming team dominated Thursday's dual meet against visiting Southeast Polk from start to finish. The second-ranked Hawks opened the meet by sweeping the top three places in the 200 medley relay, built an early 46-16 lead and went on to post a 138-42 victory at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "This team is full of potential," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers dominate in 138-42 victory over S.E. Polk
Crouch: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for Hawk swimmers
The Ankeny boys' swimming team might be getting healthy at the right time. The second-ranked Hawks posted a 5-1 record in the first month of the season, despite battling some illnesses. Their only loss came to No. 1 Ames, 98-72, on Dec. 7 at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "We had a tough meet with Ames, but it was a close meet considering that we had a … [Read more...] about Crouch: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for Hawk swimmers