Words donโt do justice how proud of this team we are! They forever set a standard for Hawkette basketball by setting five school records in one year! Your coaches go to bed tonight with nothing but feeling honored and privileged to coach such amazing young women.
#TOGETHER
Thanks to my administration, my staff, all our players over the years and most of all my family. After seven amazing years as serving as the head varsity girls basketball coach at Ankeny High School Iโm putting my family first and I have resigned.
Coach Mac
Hawkettes get a big tourney win tonight! One more and we are at the Well! When a team believes and stays together all things are possible. Our whole program would appreciate all the community support on Tuesday night at Roosevelt.
Hawkettes lost on the scoreboard tonight but this group of seniors has so many victories, not only in basketball but more importantly in the ultimate game of life! A special group that has embedded their mark on this program!
Always special to have former players come back and talk to the team as our tourney run starts tonight! Thank you so much former 2 time all stater and 1,000 point scorer Sara McCullough.
Hawkettes take down
#5
Dowling tonight! Passion, pride and perseverance were on full display tonight. When you believe you can achieve. Amazing group of young ladies that believe TEAM way before ME!
#proudcoaches
Always love having former Hawkettes back in the gym visiting over their holiday break. Thank you Abby and Ashley! Means so much to your coaches and former teammates!
Meet senior Abby Johnson! Favorite restaurant: Ankeny Cafe. Favorite movie: Disneyโs Hercules. Favorite quote: โEvery champion was once a contender that refused to give up.โ Rocky Balboa. Favorite teams: Minnesota Vikings and Northern State
Best win percentage in the regular season since the split and the highest conference finish and still history to be made! Amazing kids make coaching a pure joy! Love this team!
And we are back after the holiday weekend...meet senior Ellie Maschoff. Favorite color-blue Favorite dessert-ice cream favorite bball memory-team dinners Favorite quote-โBelieve you can and you are halfway there.โ This athlete does it all and we hope to see her in action soon!
Words donโt justice how proud of this team we are! Things did not end up how we wanted them but the journey together will be cherished forever! Your coaching staff is forever grateful for you seniors! You are and always will be family of Hawkette hoops!
Ankeny went to Cedar Falls as a team tonight and came out on top with a huge TEAM win! Hawkettes take down Cedar Falls 60-43.
#proudcoaches
#allweandnome
Meet senior Calyssa Wright! Favorite food-chicken pot pie Favorite singer-Post Malone Favorite quote-โHakuna Matataโ Favorite brand-Nike We are thankful for the effort and fun energy she brings to everything she does!
#tfbh
Meet sharp shooting senior Rachael Christmann! Favorite store-Nike store Favorite candy-Swedish Fish Favorite tv show-The Office or Defending Jacob Favorite quote-โCharacter triumphs over talent.โ We canโt wait to watch her character and talent shine on the court soon!
#tfbh
Hawkettes family lost one of our girls this past weekend! Aliyah brought joy, passion and a genuine zest for life that was continuous for those of us lucky enough to coach her or be a teammate with! RIP Aliyah Hesseltine!
Meet senior Hannah Loftus! Favorite drink: Arnold Palmer Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite song: โChasinโ Youโ by Morgan Wallen Favorite quote: โThere may be people that have more talent than you, but thereโs no excuse for anyone to work harder than youโ. Derek Jeter
#tfbh
Athletics teach so many lessons of lifeโฆthis season has had some great moments and some low moments but tonight defined who we are we areโฆwe are family and we love one anotherโฆand when you put the team above you amazing things happen! So proud and so happy for our players!
Hawkette hoops could not be more proud of our very own Kendra Lewis! Morehead State Softball gained a very special athlete and even better person today! Your Hawkette hoops family is extremely proud of you!
It was not the Hawkettes night tonight! Seasons end with win-loss records but character and being amazing people carries with you for a life time!! Eight seniors may have played their last game but they are forever family and your coaches are eternally grateful!
Hawkettes took a page of Rocky. We took the hits and got knocked down but in the end we were the ones standing! Great total team win!
#proudcoaches
#tfbh
Hawkettes give
#2
Johnston all they could handle on their court! After a week filled with adversity this coaching staff could not be more proud of a group of young ladies!
#tfbh
#alwaystogetherneveralone
@Ankeny_Hawks
Thank you to our players, families, fans, community and activities department for making this a memorable season. Things didnโt turn out the way we wanted tonight but we are so thankful to have experienced all the highs and lows of a long season together.
Hawkettes take down Mason City 47-42. Great road win! All we and no me! Play at Des Moines East tomorrow at 2:30 . Keep building and always stronger TOGETHER!
Hawkettes fall tonight to their cross town rival. One night does not define us. Still tons to play for! We will learn and grow from this temporary pain tonight and be better for it!
First up for our sophomores is PG Jenna Pitz! Favorite restaurant: Chick-fil-a Favorite sports memory: playing with my sister Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite quote: โIf you do the work, you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life.โ
Only fitting to drop this video on A GAMEDAY๐๐ผ
Ankeny hawks vs Johnston
@johnstoncsd
JV: 4:45
Varsity: 6:15
JV2: 7:45
S/o to
@mennenfilms
for the hype video๐ฅ
Meet senior Ameera Ali! Favorite home cooked meal-green bean casserole Favorite place-Lake Okoboji Favorite college-Iowa State University Favorite quote-โEverything happens for a reasonโ We are so thankful for her dedication and positive attitude she brings to our program!
#tfbh
Hawkettes received their first
#2
seed and Home tournament game yesterday as the substate brackets were released!! With unbelievable dedication and trust in the program these young ladies are starting to reap some benefits!! Trusting the process and the program is paying off!
Great team win! Hawkettes defeat Indianola tonight. Hawkettes would appreciate all the support tomorrow as we host Waukee Northwest in a huge conference showdown. Letโs show this amazing group of young ladies some great support in the NEST tomorrow!
Congratulations to our campers of the week from week 1 of our 2nd-7th grade camp! These girls gave their best effort, communicated well and were willing to try new skills. Great job Nora, Gracyn and Sloan!
We are so proud of our girls for creating, advertising for and running todayโs very successful shoe drive. Thanks to our community for their willingness to donate. We are looking forward to making this a tradition in our program!
Time for our juniors! Meet Jadyn Filling. Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan Favorite subject:Math Favorite animal: koala Favorite quote: โIf you set your goals ridiculously high and itโs a failure, you will fail above everyone elseโs success.โ James Cameron
#tfbh
Hawkettes played with an unbelievable amount of energy, effort and heart tonight! So proud of our team and staff! Lots to build on! When you play for each other and the name on your jersey great things happen in this great journey together!
During our break, we want to introduce you to your 2020-2021 Ankeny Hawkettes. We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we enjoy coaching them! Canโt wait to get back on the court with this group soon! โค๏ธ๐ Coming up first, senior
@ajohnson_01
A special thank you to our senior players and managers. We were fortunate to have incredible seniors in our program that helped pave the way for a bright future. We canโt wait to see what great things are in store for them in the future!
Much needed W tonight for the Hawkettes on the road at Marshalltown. Huge week coming up with Dowling at home Tuesday, and at Waukee Northwest on Friday. Tons to play for!
When adversity strikes the true test of character shines through! Love this team! Proud coaches and letโs build the momentum for Friday! Great win tonight for the Hawkettes!
Scoreboards consist of lights, and numbers. Not one scoreboard lights up with heart, desire and perseverance! This team excelled at all of them tonight! Could not be more proud of a group of girls! Our heart aches for their pain!
We are so thankful for these seniors and their families. It was awesome to celebrate them with a hard fought victory last night against a great team. They have been a dream to coach and are very glad we have a few more weeks with them!
Hawkettes off to 4-1 start with a victory tonight over Lincoln! Long season but a great start! Big one Friday as we face our cross town rivals. Come out and pack the Hawks Nest Friday night!
#tfbh
#alwaystogetherneveralone
Here are a few highlights out of many options from last nightโs game. We had contributions from everyone, including excellent enthusiasm and energy from our bench and 7th grade helpers!
Time to meet senior Madi McCormick! Favorite vacation: Dominican Republic Favorite cereal: Lucky Charms Favorite Disney movie: Moana Favorite quote: โHard work beats talent when talent doesnโt work hard.โ We are grateful for all that Madi brings to our program!
Athletics teach many great life lessons. Adversity builds character! We will be better because of tonight. One game does not define us. Love this group!!
Not the result we wanted but many valuable lessons learned! Hawkettes fall to Mason City tonight 72-58. Another game day tomorrow at home vs. North! Keep building and improving! Heads up and be ready to play tomorrow!
#tfbh
#neveralonealwaystogether
Thanks to
@DCG_GirlsBball
for hosting a tremendous team camp the last 2 days. We gained valuable experience playing together and it was fun to see our team spend time together and compete.
Congrats to Meghan Trimble, Sydney Shadravan and Kayla Pitz on being name honorable mention all conference. Congrats also to Sara McCullough on making second team all conference. Sara also was selected for district 5 all district team and second team all state by IGBCA.
Congrats to our all CIML selections:
Savannah Gage: unanimous first team.
Jenna Pitz: second team.
Jayla Williams: third team.
Karsen Jacks, Zoe Shadravan, Kendra Lewis, Jasmine Moser: honorable mention.
Proud Coaches!!