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Warriors Drop Opener To Ankeny Hawks

First-half holes in defense cost Waukee in Ankeny.

The Waukee Warriors fell behind early against Ankeny yesterday, and their spirited comeback fell short as they lost to the Hawks, 31-20.

Check back later for a full gallery from the game.

Last year the Warriors were trounced by the Hawks, 42-7. Waukee ended the season with a 4-7 record and a loss in the first round of the state football playoffs. The Hawks went 9-4, reaching the semifinals of the semifinals of the playoffs.

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