The Ankeny girls' bowling team posted a season-high score on Thursday during its dual meet against Southeast Polk at Great Escape. Ankeny lost by a score of 2,253 to 2,062, but it marked the first time in nine meets this season that the team surpassed the 2,000-pin mark. Its previous high was a total of 1,988 in a meet against Dowling Catholic on Dec. 11 … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team posts season-high score; Carr bowls career-high 432 series
Centennial wrestlers drop 44-28 decision at No. 18 Johnston that could be costly
A win on the road Thursday likely would have helped the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers move into the final Class 3A dual rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association, which is what the Jaguars need in order to qualify for the regional duals. It didn't happen, though, and now Centennial will have to wait for the release of the final rankings on … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers drop 44-28 decision at No. 18 Johnston that could be costly
Ankeny’s Frazee commits to play football at Iowa Western Community College
Ankeny defensive back Daniel Frazee is headed to the Bluffs. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior has verbally committed to play football next fall at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. "I looked at schools like Grand View, Mount Mercy, Morningside and Iowa Central before making my decision," said Frazee. "It was a very tough decision, but I … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frazee commits to play football at Iowa Western Community College
‘I did not expect that’: Ankeny wrestlers tumble to No. 6 Wolves on Senior Night
The Ankeny wrestling team was hoping to pull off an upset on its Senior Night. Visiting Waukee Northwest had other ideas. The sixth-ranked Wolves won 10 of the 14 matches and rolled to a 49-20 victory over No. 11 Ankeny on a frigid Thursday night. "I did not expect that (result)," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "I'm going to need a night to process … [Read more...] about ‘I did not expect that’: Ankeny wrestlers tumble to No. 6 Wolves on Senior Night
‘My shot felt good’: Beam scores 27 points in Jaguars’ rout over Urbandale girls
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Just a few days ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team struggled to get shots to fall in a 16-point loss to second-ranked Waukee Northwest. The No. 14 Jaguars had no such issues Tuesday night against visiting Urbandale. Centennial connected on its first six shots of the game and proceeded to blow out the … [Read more...] about ‘My shot felt good’: Beam scores 27 points in Jaguars’ rout over Urbandale girls
‘It was a tough night’: Centennial boys get off to slow start in loss to No. 8 J-Hawks
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team had a chance to claw its way back into Tuesday's game and cut its deficit down to single digits out of halftime. But despite a huge scoring night from junior forward Luke Mitchell, the Jaguars just weren’t able to keep pace with eighth-ranked Urbandale and dropped a 60-39 decision … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough night’: Centennial boys get off to slow start in loss to No. 8 J-Hawks
Ankeny bowlers drop non-conference meet to Pella squads at Cardinal Lanes
The Ankeny bowling teams fell to Pella in a non-conference meet on Tuesday at Cardinal Lanes in Newton. Pella won the boys' meet by a score of 2,681 to 2,579. Ankeny dropped to 3-5 on the year despite beating its previous season-high score by eight pins. Pella also took the girls' meet by a score of 2,381 to 1,847. Ankeny's record fell to 1-7. It … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers drop non-conference meet to Pella squads at Cardinal Lanes
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 332
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys' wrestling season with coach Jack Wignall and senior Ben Walsh of Ankeny and coach Jay Groth and senior Dirk Winkel of Ankeny Centennial. Realtor Jennifer Aguirre also stops by for a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 332
‘She was all over the court’: Williams scores 27, leads Hawkettes past Waukee
As the sixth-leading scorer in Class 5A, Ankeny senior Jayla Williams is among the most productive offensive players in Iowa girls' basketball. But it's everything else that the Creighton recruit does on the court that makes her one of the state's best all-around players in the Class of 2026. Williams showed off all of her skills on Tuesday while … [Read more...] about ‘She was all over the court’: Williams scores 27, leads Hawkettes past Waukee
Ankeny girls crown 4 champions, place 2nd overall at CIML Conference Invite
Despite winning some of the head-to-head battles against top-ranked Raccoon River-Northwest, the No. 3 Ankeny girls' wrestling squad couldn't knock off the defending champions in the CIML Conference Invitational on Tuesday at Waukee Northwest. The host team crowned six individual champs and defended its overall crown by racking up 280 points. Ankeny was … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls crown 4 champions, place 2nd overall at CIML Conference Invite
‘We were kind of hesitant’: Hawks struggle with turnovers in loss at No. 4 Waukee
The Ankeny boys' basketball team took a two-game winning streak into Tuesday's contest at fourth-ranked Waukee. A matchup against one of the state's hottest squads brought the Hawks' midseason momentum to a sudden halt. The Warriors completed a sweep of the season series by rolling to a 76-53 victory in a CIML Conference game. It was their seventh … [Read more...] about ‘We were kind of hesitant’: Hawks struggle with turnovers in loss at No. 4 Waukee
LET HIM COOK: Junior bowls career-high 393 series, leads Ankeny boys past Riders
The Ankeny boys' bowling team won for the third time in its last four meets on Monday. Ankeny defeated Des Moines Roosevelt by a score of 2,323 to 2,012 in a non-conference matchup at B-Roll Bowling. The squad is now 3-4 on the season, while Roosevelt suffered its third straight loss and fell to 2-6. Junior Sebastian Cook led his team to the victory. … [Read more...] about LET HIM COOK: Junior bowls career-high 393 series, leads Ankeny boys past Riders
Jerry Pezzetti to be inducted Friday into Melcher-Dallas Athletic Hall of Fame
Chalk up another honor for legendary football coach Jerry Pezzetti. Pezzetti, the co-head coach at Ankeny Centennial along with his son Ryan, will be inducted into the newly established Melcher-Dallas Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night. He will be honored along with the other members of the inaugural class of inductees about 7:15 p.m. between the … [Read more...] about Jerry Pezzetti to be inducted Friday into Melcher-Dallas Athletic Hall of Fame
Jaguars build big lead, then hold on for non-conference victory at DC-Grimes
A huge second quarter propelled the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a non-conference road victory on Monday. The Jaguars outscored Dallas Center-Grimes in the second period, 27-8, to build a 38-19 advantage at halftime. They then held on for a 55-51 win despite scoring just 17 points in the last two quarters. "It was a good one for us," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars build big lead, then hold on for non-conference victory at DC-Grimes
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lauren Watson, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Junior Lauren Watson won an individual title at 110 pounds to help the Ankeny girls' wrestling team defend its crown in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Friday at Ankeny. The fifth-ranked Watson advanced to the final with a 12-9 decision over No. 3 Aubrey Hoveland of Mason City before pinning Alyssa Wheeler of Carroll in 3 minutes 8 seconds to raise her record … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lauren Watson, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Walsh, Dobson claim crowns, lead Hawks to runner-up finish at Bob Sharp Invite
A year ago, the Ankeny wrestling team won its own Bob Sharp Invitational with 211.5 points. The Hawks surpassed that total in Saturday's annual tournament, but they were nevertheless unable to defend their championship. Fourth-ranked Indianola crowned seven individual champs and easily captured the team title with 270 points. Ankeny took second in the … [Read more...] about Walsh, Dobson claim crowns, lead Hawks to runner-up finish at Bob Sharp Invite
Dhabolt returns to Centennial lineup, helps Jags post 3-3 mark at Osage Duals
After dropping its first three duals on Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team rebounded with a trio of victories at the Osage Duals to finish the day with a .500 mark. The Jaguars are now 6-11 on the season. "I was pleased that after losing the first three we didn't get down on ourselves and let that negative momentum drag us down," said … [Read more...] about Dhabolt returns to Centennial lineup, helps Jags post 3-3 mark at Osage Duals
‘We had a very fun dual’: Ankeny tankers edged by No. 4 Linn-Mar in final relay
The Ankeny boys' swimming team nearly knocked off one of the state's top squads on Saturday. Eighth-ranked Ankeny held a two-point lead going into the final event before No. 4 Linn-Mar (Marion) went 1-3 in the 400 freestyle relay to escape with an 87-83 victory in a non-conference dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Lions improved to 10-5 on the … [Read more...] about ‘We had a very fun dual’: Ankeny tankers edged by No. 4 Linn-Mar in final relay
‘This was a big week’: Hawks follow up rivalry win with road victory against Valley
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny boys' basketball team didn’t waste much time putting Friday’s game to bed early. Riding the wave of momentum from their rivalry win over Ankeny Centennial, the Hawks exploded out of the gate in West Des Moines and used a 26-7 first-quarter run to pave the way for their 72-54 road victory over Valley. “This was … [Read more...] about ‘This was a big week’: Hawks follow up rivalry win with road victory against Valley
‘It was a really big win’: Hawkettes bounce back to beat Valley in top-five matchup
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny girls' basketball team needed a big bounce-back victory coming off its rivalry loss against Ankeny Centennial. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes went back to the drawing board, corrected some of the mistakes from Tuesday's loss, and it resulted in a 50-40 road win in a top-five matchup against No. 4 Valley on … [Read more...] about ‘It was a really big win’: Hawkettes bounce back to beat Valley in top-five matchup