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Hawks beat Centennial to advance to State

Ava Gifford, Sports and Photo Editor
February 28, 2024
Ava Gifford
The Hawks advance to State with a 64-41 victory over Centennial.
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Ava Gifford, Sports and Photo Editor
Ava Gifford is a Senior at Ankeny High School. She is involved in Spanish Honors Society, writing sports stories and taking sports photos for the Talon. Besides journalism, Ava's favorite classes are Sociology and Intro to Classic Film. Outside of school, you'll find Ava reading, lifting at the gym, writing music, or rewatching Outer Banks. 
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