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Final.

🚨Runner up in the HS Elite Mile and 2 second PR 4:53.94🚨

. @MakennaMadetzke of @ankenytrackxc races to a 2nd-place finish in the Elite girls’ mile in a personal-best time of 4:53.25, finishing about 3 seconds behind Charlee Gall of Cedar Falls. Natalie Cogdill of @JaguarGirlsTF places 10th in 5:16.48.

ANKENY HAWKS 800M SMR = @drakerelays CHAMPION 🥇 #IAtrack

Ankeny SO Morgan Fisher with a heckuva anchor to help lock in @drakerelays SMR gold 🥇 #IAtrack

3rd place in the LJ for Lena Bruening in a very tough field 18-05.25!!

GOALLL for the Hawkettes, Ava Paoli finds the back of the net 28 minutes into the game.

GOALLL for the Hawkette, Abby Steinkamp finds the back of the net 8 minutes into the game.

Congrat to Jammie Krah on earning All Ameican Honors at @USAWrestling's Folkstyle Nationals!

Halftime belonged to the Hawks! 🦅🏀 Our Unified Basketball team had the opportunity to play on the State Tournament floor and they didn’t disappoint, finishing off their season with a win! #TrustFamilyBelieveHawks

The awards keep coming! Huge shoutout to Marley Frizzell for earning her 1st @bestofsno award! Her deep dive into Ankeny’s transportation gaps is officially one of the best student stories in the nation. Check out the report that everyone is talking about: ahstalonnews.com/5291/news/when…

BIG WINS for The Talon! Congrats to EIC Lydia Gerety on her 10th @bestofsno award for her coverage of Iowa legislative bills! And a huge shoutout to Mili Lopez on her 1st Best of SNO award for her feature on animal welfare! National recognition for Ankeny’s finest journalists!

OWU: Strategy and Analytics Conceptually Thinking Basketball Iowa State Tournament — Player Performance Update @Hawkettehoops @KylaSchaapveld4 Senior guard Kyla Schaapveld delivered a decisive perimeter performance in Ankeny’s 57–44 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington, providing the type of spacing and shot efficiency that can reshape a postseason game. Schaapveld finished with 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting, with all five field goals coming from beyond the arc. Her 5-of-8 performance from three-point range represents elite shot conversion in a tournament setting where defensive attention and game pace typically suppress perimeter efficiency. When a shooter connects at that level, the geometry of the floor immediately changes. Defenses must extend their coverage, which stretches help rotations and opens interior driving and rebounding lanes for teammates. That spacing effect is not always captured fully in a box score. Each made three forces a defensive recalibration. In tournament basketball, those adjustments can cascade across multiple possessions, especially when they occur early or during momentum runs. Schaapveld’s perimeter accuracy provided Ankeny with a reliable scoring valve whenever Cedar Rapids Washington attempted to compress the floor defensively. Beyond her shooting production, Schaapveld contributed on the glass with four rebounds, including two offensive boards that created extended possessions. Offensive rebounding from a perimeter player often reflects anticipation and awareness—recognizing when long shots produce long rebounds and positioning accordingly. Those extra possessions reinforce the impact of efficient shooting by compounding scoring opportunities. From an analytical standpoint, Schaapveld’s night illustrates the value of shot specialization executed at high efficiency. Five made three-pointers equate to 15 points generated on only nine field-goal attempts, producing exceptional scoring yield per possession. In a postseason environment where every possession carries amplified weight, that level of efficiency can shift the strategic balance of a game. Ankeny’s strong fourth-quarter surge, closing the contest with a 21–7 advantage, reflects how perimeter shooting and spacing can accumulate pressure over time. When defenses are forced to chase shooters, offensive rhythm tends to follow. Kyla Schaapveld’s performance exemplified that principle: efficient shooting, floor spacing, and timely possession extension—all critical ingredients in tournament success. — Conceptually Thinking Basketball OWU Strategy and Analytics #OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking #BuiltDifferent #PlayerTrustNetwork #ScoutingTruths [@PGHBrooks ] [@NXTPROG] [@JrAllStarBB] [] [@IGBRcoverage [@WorldExposureWB] [@_BlakeDerrick] [@WKGameBall] [@EconAdjunct] [@FiveStateHoops] [@OWUTALENT ][@PGHiowa ] [@JrAllStariowa ]

Good luck to Karlie Kruse & Jammie Krah today as they compete at @USAWrestling's U17 Pan Am Trials!

Allison Hawkins of @Hawkettehoops honored at girls' state basketball tournament: ankenyfanatic.com/2026/03/07/ank…

. @jbball1022 of @Hawkettehoops has been named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after scoring a total of 38 points in the Hawkettes' two games: ankenyfanatic.com/2026/03/07/wil…

In fewer than 15 months, @carson1johnson went from redshirting at Division II @MSUM_MBB to the best player in the Summit League. Now, Johnson is set to lead a dangerous @DU_MensHoops this weekend in Sioux Falls. Today's @DenverGazette sports cover ⬇️

The 5A Semifinals are set! #iahsbkb @JCSD_Girlsbball vs @Hawkettehoops @dchsgbb vs @NW_WolvesGBB Semifinals are on Thursday starting at 10 AM.

Girls state basketball: 5-seed Ankeny rallies in the 4th Q to beat CR Washington 57-44. Jayla Williams 18 points, Reagan Baldwin and Kyla Schaapveld each hit 5 threes. Hawkettes to the semis.

@Hawkettehoops @AnkenyFanatic Jayla Williams is now the record holder for points scored in a single season. Her jumper to open the 4th quarter tied it and she converts from the free throw line to break it. Erica Junod had held the record with 484 points during the 1998-99 season. @Hawkettehoops