Nate Tobey still has confidence in his Ankeny girls' basketball team. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes dropped a third consecutive game on their home court Tuesday, when they suffered a 56-27 loss to No. 3 Dowling Catholic. The defeat followed a 55-29 loss to No. 12 Southeast Polk on Friday. "I think for us it's just a matter of getting some scoring and … [Read more...] about ‘There was some progress’: Hawkettes remain upbeat despite loss to Dowling
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‘Our offense just totally disappeared’: Hawkettes fizzle out in 2nd half vs. SEP
A long basketball season can often include both peaks and valleys--sometimes just a few days apart. That was the case last week for the seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' team, which followed up Tuesday's 46-35 win at Class 4A No. 1 Dallas Center-Grimes with a disappointing 55-29 loss on its home court Friday to No. 12 Southeast Polk. The Rams avenged last … [Read more...] about ‘Our offense just totally disappeared’: Hawkettes fizzle out in 2nd half vs. SEP
Hawkettes rely on defensive pressure to hand No. 1 DC-Grimes its 2nd loss
The Ankeny girls' basketball team held Dallas Center-Grimes to just 33.3 percent shooting and handed the Mustangs their second loss of the season on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes posted a 46-35 win in the non-conference game at Dallas Center-Grimes, the No. 1 team in Class 4A. The Mustangs converted just 13-of-39 shots. "DCG played really well, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rely on defensive pressure to hand No. 1 DC-Grimes its 2nd loss
No. 4 Waukee uses full-court press to rally past Hawkettes for 54-50 victory
A desperate team can sometimes be a dangerous team. That proved to be the case on Thursday at the Ankeny gym. Trailing by double digits midway through the fourth quarter, the fourth-ranked Waukee girls' basketball team slapped on a full-court press in an effort to get back into the game. The Warriors forced several turnovers down the stretch and closed … [Read more...] about No. 4 Waukee uses full-court press to rally past Hawkettes for 54-50 victory
Without leading scorer, Hawkettes pull away to beat Urbandale behind Gage
The Ankeny girls' basketball team pulled away in the second half for a 50-29 victory over visiting Urbandale on Friday. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes led by just 21-19 at halftime, but then outscored Urbandale in the third quarter, 19-5, to build a 40-24 advantage. "It was close for quite a while," said Ankeny coach Nate Tobey. "But credit to Urbandale. … [Read more...] about Without leading scorer, Hawkettes pull away to beat Urbandale behind Gage
Late free throws by Jacks, Gage allow Hawkettes to beat No. 5 Valley, 55-50
Anytime the ball is in Karsen Jacks' hands, Ankeny girls' basketball coach Nate Tobey is confident that the senior point guard will make the right play. Jacks was fouled with 17.5 seconds left to go and made two free throws to put her team ahead, and the eighth-ranked Hawkettes went on to post a 55-50 victory over No. 5 Valley in a CIML Conference game on … [Read more...] about Late free throws by Jacks, Gage allow Hawkettes to beat No. 5 Valley, 55-50
‘It was a whole team effort’: Centennial girls hold off Hawkettes in rivalry thriller
Mya Crawford and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball squad didn't want to go into the holiday break with another CIML Conference loss. Crawford scored a game-high 18 points and forced a big turnover in the final seconds as the Jaguars held on for a 50-49 victory over visiting Ankeny on Tuesday. The win allowed sixth-ranked Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a whole team effort’: Centennial girls hold off Hawkettes in rivalry thriller
‘We just didn’t convert’: Hawkettes held to season-low total in loss at Dowling
The Ankeny girls' basketball team ran into a defensive wall in its game on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes were held to a season-low offensive output and dropped a 55-38 decision to No. 4 Dowling, which snapped Ankeny's four-game winning streak. "I felt like we were getting good looks, but we just didn't convert," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t convert’: Hawkettes held to season-low total in loss at Dowling
Gage shakes off rust, scores season-high 27 in Ankeny girls’ victory over Wolves
It didn't take long for Savannah Gage to shake off the rust. The junior guard scored a season-high 27 points on Tuesday to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 79-61 victory at No. 12 Waukee Northwest. It was Gage's fourth game back after recovering from a torn ACL. She had averaged 10 points in her first three games. "It's … [Read more...] about Gage shakes off rust, scores season-high 27 in Ankeny girls’ victory over Wolves
Hawkettes make 13 3-pointers, force 28 turnovers in 81-35 victory at Indianola
The shots were falling on Monday for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes made 13 3-point goals and rolled to an 81-35 victory at Indianola in a non-conference game. They improved to 5-2 on the season, while the Indians' record dropped to 2-4. "It was good to see the girls shoot the ball well," said Ankeny coach Nate Tobey. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes make 13 3-pointers, force 28 turnovers in 81-35 victory at Indianola
JACKS OF ALL TRADES: Senior nearly records triple-double in Hawkettes’ win
Karsen Jacks flirted with a triple-double while leading the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 50-17 victory over visiting Ames in a non-conference game on Friday. Jacks scored 12 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven of her team's 22 steals as the eighth-ranked Hawkettes overcame a subpar shooting night with a strong defensive effort. The 17 points … [Read more...] about JACKS OF ALL TRADES: Senior nearly records triple-double in Hawkettes’ win
Gage returns to lineup, helps Williams, Hawkettes to historic win at S.E. Polk
Perhaps nobody was more excited to have Savannah Gage back on the court than her Ankeny girls' basketball teammate Jayla Williams. Williams poured in a career-high 32 points, Gage chipped in 10 in her first start of the season, and the eighth-ranked Hawkettes posted a 62-56 victory at No. 11 Southeast Polk on Tuesday for their first win over the Rams … [Read more...] about Gage returns to lineup, helps Williams, Hawkettes to historic win at S.E. Polk
Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Nate Tobey, Ankeny girls’ basketball
The first-year coach guides the Hawkettes to a 62-56 victory at Southeast Polk, snapping an 18-game losing streak in the series. … [Read more...] about Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Nate Tobey, Ankeny girls’ basketball
No. 1 Johnston girls build 25-point halftime lead in victory over Hawkettes
The gap between top-ranked Johnston and the rest of the girls' basketball teams in Class 5A appears to be pretty sizable. The host Dragons raced out to a 42-17 halftime lead and rolled to a 70-49 victory over No. 8 Ankeny in a CIML Conference game on Friday. They improved to 2-0 in the league and 3-0 overall, while the Hawkettes' records dropped to 0-2 … [Read more...] about No. 1 Johnston girls build 25-point halftime lead in victory over Hawkettes
‘It’s a testament to our girls’: Hawkettes’ furious rally falls short at No. 8 Waukee
A furious rally by the Ankeny girls' basketball team came up short in its CIML Conference opener on Tuesday at Waukee. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes nearly overcame an 18-point deficit in the second half before No. 8 Waukee held on for a 62-57 victory. "I just wanted our girls to have a shot at the end, and I felt like they did," said Ankeny coach Nate … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a testament to our girls’: Hawkettes’ furious rally falls short at No. 8 Waukee
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 241
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the Ankeny girls' basketball team's impressive 2-0 start with first-year head coach Nate Tobey and senior guard Karsen Jacks, who poured in a career-high 30 points in the Hawkettes' overtime win against sixth-ranked Cedar Falls. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 241
The Karsen Jacks Show: Senior scores career-high 30 points in Ankeny’s OT win
The girls' basketball matchup between 13th-ranked Ankeny and No. 6 Cedar Falls was expected to feature three of the state's top 50 players, according to The Des Moines Register. Instead, Tuesday's game turned into The Karsen Jacks Show. The senior guard scored 23 of her career-high 30 points after halftime and the host Hawkettes rallied from a 13-point … [Read more...] about The Karsen Jacks Show: Senior scores career-high 30 points in Ankeny’s OT win
Hawkettes roll past Spencer in opener, will host No. 6 Cedar Falls on Tuesday
A long road trip to Spencer resulted in a season-opening victory for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes forced 27 turnovers and rolled to a 73-22 win in a non-conference game on Saturday afternoon. "It was just a great opportunity for us to compete and spend some time together. It worked out well," said first-year Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Spencer in opener, will host No. 6 Cedar Falls on Tuesday
‘They believe in themselves’: Hawkettes look to improve under new coach Tobey
New Ankeny girls' basketball coach Nate Tobey won't have to wait much longer to unveil his squad. The Hawkettes will open their season on Saturday with a non-conference game at Spencer. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. "The practices are going very well," said Tobey, who was previously an assistant for the boys' team. "We had an active offseason, and that has … [Read more...] about ‘They believe in themselves’: Hawkettes look to improve under new coach Tobey
Ankeny boys’ hoops assistant Tobey named head girls’ basketball coach
The new head coach of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is very familiar with the Hawkettes' program. Nate Tobey has been hired to replace Dru McAnelly. He spent the last seven seasons as an assistant for the Ankeny boys' team. "I don't see any reason why we can't compete at the highest level in the CIML," said Tobey. "I'm just looking forward to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ hoops assistant Tobey named head girls’ basketball coach