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PHOTOS: Hawks Hold On, Get Victory Over Waukee

Ankeny High School defeated Waukee 31-20 in the season opener football game Friday night.

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The Ankeny Hawks, on the strength of a 24-point first half and a mostly stingy defense, hung on to win their home opener last night over Waukee, 31-20.

The Hawks finished last season with a 9-4 record, reaching the semifinals of the state football playoffs. Waukee went 4-7 and got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.

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