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The Student News Site of Ankeny High School

The Talon

The Student News Site of Ankeny High School

The Talon

The Student News Site of Ankeny High School

The Talon

Codee Myers talks to senior Grace Buch during a break in play. Myers has coached for the girls’ basketball program since the 2021-22 season.

Codee Myers: helping students get their head in the game

Ashley Howard and Lydia Gerety May 12, 2025

You can feel the tension on the court as the clock counts down, and it seems as if every move you make could be the wrong one. You’ve done the play a hundred times, yet you can’t seem to focus, an...

Senior Captain Dylan Gloviak directs traffic and defensive responsibilities during the second half of Friday’s (5/2)  game.

No. 7 Hawks take commanding 4-1 win over Southeast Polk to celebrate senior night.

Ashley Howard and Tobias Landmesser May 3, 2025

Game in pictures: Photos by Ashley Howard, captions by Tobias Landmesser

Ankeny freshman Morgan Fisher comes out of the blocks in the 100 meter dash during an April 3 meet at Northview Middle School. Fisher will compete in the 400 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay, and 4x400 meter relay for the Hawkettes at the Drake Relays.

‘If you won Drake or just did really good at Drake, it just kind of meant more’

Ashley Howard, Staff Reporter April 24, 2025

If someone were to start talking about a track meet in the middle of Iowa, many people would probably expect a small youth event with a few hundred family members watching for a few hours. However, this...

WrestleMania 41 takes place on April 19th to April 20th across a 2-night extravaganza. WrestleMania is compared to the scale of the SuperBowl for wrestling fans. Made by Ryan Cox using Canva

WrestleMania: A Cultural Powerbomb

Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter April 18, 2025

The Grandest Stage of Them All WrestleMania, the most coveted event in professional wrestling. The end-all be-all for most indie wrestlers trying to make their mark in the business with one goal in mind,...

Recent legislation state and nationwide has been pushing to eliminate transgender athletes. Created by Grady Andersen using Canva.

Gender identity vs. athletic performance: dissecting the transgender athlete ban

Grady Andersen, Staff Reporter March 26, 2025

On Feb. 5, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order targeting transgender and gender non-conforming athletes from participating in any athletics in the gender they now present. This has become quite...

Design made by Tobias Landmesser using Canva. Stock imagery by Jesse Orrico on Unsplash.

New class looks to make an impact in youth sports

Tobias Landmesser, Web Editor March 19, 2025

Coaching and Officiating is intentionally designed to teach the basics of coaching and officiating, all while students work towards earning a certificate qualifying them as reliable coaches or referees...

Staff Reporter Savannah Dye recaps Monday Night Raw's last show on March 10th. Made in Canva by Savannah Dye.

Monday Night Raw: Reflection and prediction

Savannah Dye, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

On the March 10th episode of Monday Night Raw at Madison Square Garden, the show was filled with entertaining matches and memorable moments. One of the highlights occurred when comedian Andrew Schulz told...

Ankeny Centennial recently started its own pickleball club and is looking for both more members and more opportunities to play against other schools. Photo by Tobias Landmesser.

Pickleball: The next big dill

Levi Foster and Tobias Landmesser March 3, 2025

It started in 1965 when businessman Bill Bell and congressman Joel Pritchard came together on a hot summer day. With nothing else to do, the two friends went to a badminton court and began experimenting...

Savannah Gage (1, right) celebrates with teammates and fans during the Adidas 3SSB 17U Girls Basketball National Championship. ETG Midwest would go on to win the game in double overtime, creating a lasting memory for Gage and her teammates. (Photo published with permission from Savannah Gage)

‘It’s really fun to play a lot of talent from all over; it really helps grow my game.’

Ashley Howard and Rylie Jensen March 1, 2025

It’s no secret that Ankeny High School has many high-performing athletes. From the basketball court to the softball field, talented athletes consistently put on a show for Ankeny High fans. One thing...

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