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McAnelly tells Hawkettes, ‘Don’t you dare put your heads down’ after season-ending loss

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The Dowling Catholic girls' basketball team entered Tuesday's Class 5A regional final against visiting Ankeny as a prohibitive favorite. That didn't make the Hawkettes' season-ending loss any easier to swallow. The third-ranked Maroons got 30 points from sophomore sensation Caitlin Clark and pulled away in the second half for a 68-41 victory to advance … [Read more...] about McAnelly tells Hawkettes, ‘Don’t you dare put your heads down’ after season-ending loss

Hawkettes celebrate tournament victory by doing the Hokey Pokey

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Apparently, there is a second girls' basketball coach in Ankeny who likes to celebrate big victories by doing the Hokey Pokey. Scott DeJong started the tradition during his long run at Ankeny High School, where he guided the Hawkettes to six state championships. He then continued the ritual when he moved across town to Ankeny Centennial, where he led the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes celebrate tournament victory by doing the Hokey Pokey

Hawkettes rout Roosevelt for their 10th win of the season

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Dru McAnelly checked off another box Tuesday following the latest victory by his Ankeny girls' basketball team. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 69-30 win at Des Moines Roosevelt in a CIML non-conference game, allowing them to even their record at 10-10. "We've been calling it a season of firsts, starting with getting rated and getting our first … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Roosevelt for their 10th win of the season

No. 6 Waukee girls roll past Hawkettes, keep pace with Centennial

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team didn't have an answer for Waukee's diverse offensive attack on Friday. The sixth-ranked Warriors relied on their superior size to score numerous baskets in the paint, but they also connected for nine 3-point goals en route to a 66-44 victory at No. 15 Ankeny. "They're who they are for a reason--they're very good," … [Read more...] about No. 6 Waukee girls roll past Hawkettes, keep pace with Centennial

Hawkettes get back to .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

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  For much of the first half on Tuesday, the Ankeny girls' basketball team let visiting Fort Dodge dictate the pace of the game. "They play a defense that is just kind of helter skelter," Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said of the Dodgers, "and we were playing right into the hands of it. We were a little robotic, and they were kind of eating us up … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get back to .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sydney Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Sydney Shadravan is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior forward has helped the 15th-ranked Ankeny girls' basketball team to an 8-9 record. Shadravan is averaging 7.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. She is shooting 38.1 percent from 3-point range, having made 16 of 42 attempts from behind the arc. Here is … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sydney Shadravan, Ankeny girls’ basketball

Hawkettes focus on themselves, respond with ‘satisfying’ victory at East

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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

Hawkettes overcome 12-point deficit, beat defending 5A state champs

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  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

Wycoff’s buzzer-beater lifts Jaguars past Ankeny in thriller

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Sydney Wycoff was still trembling several minutes after she made a game-winning basket. "It's awesome. I'm so excited," Wycoff said. "I'm still shaking." The senior guard drove the length of the court in the final 6 seconds, split two defenders and banked in a left-handed layup as time expired to give the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' … [Read more...] about Wycoff’s buzzer-beater lifts Jaguars past Ankeny in thriller