Senior Madi Trosper helped the Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 27th-place finish in the state meet last week at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City. She placed 31st in the 50 freestyle for the second straight year, posting a time of 25.63 seconds. Trosper swam the backstroke leg of the 200 medley relay in 28.21 seconds, helping her … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Trosper, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Ankeny libero Flanders to play volleyball for Ferris State of Great Lakes Conference
Ankeny senior libero Hailey Flanders has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next year at Ferris State, an NCAA Division II school in Big Rapids, Mich. Flanders helped the Hawkettes to a 28-9 record and a trip to the Class 5A semifinals this season. She led Class 5A with 60 aces and ranked fourth in Class 5A with 450 digs. Flanders was a … [Read more...] about Ankeny libero Flanders to play volleyball for Ferris State of Great Lakes Conference
‘We would be selling ourselves short’: Ankeny girls look to win title in 4th season
The fourth season for the Ankeny girls' wrestling program promises to be another exciting one. Seven state qualifiers are back from a team that earned runner-up honors in last year's Class 2A state tournament, led by defending state champion Hayden Bratland. "We return the second-most state tournament points behind Raccoon River-Northwest," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We would be selling ourselves short’: Ankeny girls look to win title in 4th season
Centennial’s Cogdill, Fickbohm named Class 4A at-large XC coaches of the year
Ankeny Centennial cross country coaches Eric Cogdill and Chad Fickbohm have been named Class 4A at-large coaches of the year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. The IATC announced the awards following its fall meeting on Sunday. This is the seventh time that Cogdill has been honored. He guided the Centennial girls' team to a fifth-place finish in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Cogdill, Fickbohm named Class 4A at-large XC coaches of the year
Martin delivers golden goal in OT to send Missouri Western to NCAA Div. II tourney
Ava Martin booted the Missouri Western women's soccer team to unprecedented heights on Saturday. The former Ankeny Centennial star scored the golden goal in overtime to give the fourth-seeded Griffons a 2-1 victory over No. 6-seed Central Oklahoma in the championship game of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) tournament at the … [Read more...] about Martin delivers golden goal in OT to send Missouri Western to NCAA Div. II tourney
Centennial wrestling star Vandermark signs letter of intent with Cyclones
As a three-time state placewinner with a career record of 120-18, Ankeny Centennial standout Cale Vandermark attracted heavy interest from all three of Iowa's NCAA Division I wrestling programs. In the end, Vandermark decided to stay close to home--signing a letter of intent to compete for Iowa State next year. A strong student as well, he will receive … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestling star Vandermark signs letter of intent with Cyclones
‘I can’t wait to get up there’: Centennial’s Miller to play golf at Iowa Central
Ankeny Centennial golfer McCoy Miller has committed to play next year for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Miller said it wasn't a difficult decision. "I reached out to some schools and had a couple reach out to me, but had a good visit with coach (Kris) Graewin and went on a visit to Iowa Central and it just felt like the right fit for … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait to get up there’: Centennial’s Miller to play golf at Iowa Central
‘I think we’re really going to improve’: Ankeny swimmers place 27th at state
The Ankeny girls' swimming team managed to drop some time in all three of the relays at the state meet on Friday in Iowa City, but it wasn't enough to propel the squad to higher finishes in those events. In the end, Ankeny finished 27th overall with 17 points. The team had placed 29th a year ago with nine points. Ankeny opened the meet at the Campus … [Read more...] about ‘I think we’re really going to improve’: Ankeny swimmers place 27th at state
Ankeny’s Madetzke to join Missouri St. women’s track, cross country programs
The decision to focus on her running career has paid off for Ankeny senior Makenna Madetzke. Madetzke, who spent a lot of time playing soccer until her junior year, will join the Missouri State women's track and cross country programs in 2026. She signed a letter of intent with the Lady Bears earlier this week. "I looked at a lot of schools and took … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Madetzke to join Missouri St. women’s track, cross country programs
Repeat picks Larmie, Clark, Whitinger among 10 Hawks on all-district first team
Senior running back Daniel Larmie has been named to the all-district first team for the third consecutive year, while senior defensive back La'Marious Clark and junior linebacker Dawson Whitinger were both repeat picks after leading the Ankeny football team to a 7-3 record this season. The Hawks placed seven more players on the first team, including … [Read more...] about Repeat picks Larmie, Clark, Whitinger among 10 Hawks on all-district first team
Iowa Central forward Hilton named ICCAC Division II Women’s Soccer Player of Year
McKenna Hilton scored a total of 17 goals during her high school soccer career at Ankeny Centennial. Now a sophomore forward at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Hilton has continued to find the net for the Tritons. She helped the team to an 11-6 record this season, including a 7-2 mark in the Iowa Community College Athletic … [Read more...] about Iowa Central forward Hilton named ICCAC Division II Women’s Soccer Player of Year
Ex-Jag Miller named Freshman of Year in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
It didn't take long for former Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Delaney Miller to make an impact on the NCAA Division II level. The Wayne State (Neb.) outside hitter has been named Freshman of the Year in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. She was also selected to the all-NSIC first team after recording 10 or more kills in 14 of 18 league … [Read more...] about Ex-Jag Miller named Freshman of Year in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
‘I love to race’: Ankeny’s Villhauer sets PR in 100 butterfly during swim-off at state
After swimming a pair of races in a matter of minutes during the preliminaries of the girls' state swimming meet on Thursday, Ankeny sophomore Charlie Villhauer moved to the auxiliary pool at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City. She had just started to cool down when she learned over the loudspeaker that she would unexpectedly have to … [Read more...] about ‘I love to race’: Ankeny’s Villhauer sets PR in 100 butterfly during swim-off at state
Ankeny golfers Dueker, McHose, Ross named to academic all-state team
Ankeny boys' golfers Riley Dueker, Elliot McHose and Gavin Ross have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association. Qualifications for the award include being a senior, a 3.75 GPA or higher, and participating in at least half the varsity events this season. "Well deserved gentlemen," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers Dueker, McHose, Ross named to academic all-state team
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 324
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 interviews Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis coach Dan Pitz--a member of the Ankeny Fanatic all-time Ankeny boys' tennis team--about a fall tennis league that he formed. Realtor Ronda Dix also appears to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 324
Unanimous pick Flanders joins Schmidt, Lei-Butters on all-CIML first team
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standouts Mya Lei-Butters and Tatem Schmidt have been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny star Hailey Flanders, who was a unanimous selection. A total of 14 players from the two schools earned recognition from the league's coaches. The Jaguars landed Maegan Cheeseman and Mady Ott on the all-conference … [Read more...] about Unanimous pick Flanders joins Schmidt, Lei-Butters on all-CIML first team
‘It’s been quite a ride’: Ex-Hawk star Bauer to celebrate his Senior Day on Saturday
Former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer's college football career has been a long and winding journey. After spending three years at Central Michigan and another at Sam Houston State, Bauer has played his final season for the University of Tennessee at Martin. He will celebrate his Senior Day on Saturday when the Skyhawks host Charleston Southern in their … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been quite a ride’: Ex-Hawk star Bauer to celebrate his Senior Day on Saturday
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tatem Schmidt, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior setter and outside hitter Tatem Schmidt helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a runner-up finish in the Class 5A state tournament last week at Xtream Arena in Coralville. She was named to the all-tournament team along with her teammate, senior libero Mya Lei-Butters. Schmidt helped the Jaguars to a 34-6 record. She led the squad with 266 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tatem Schmidt, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Ankeny’s Christensen named to academic all-state volleyball team by IGCA
Ankeny setter Gwyn Christensen has been named to the academic all-state volleyball team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. In order to be selected to the squad, an athlete must be a senior and meet two of the following three criteria: * A cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher * An ACT score of 27 or higher (1,200 or higher SAT) * Class rank in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Christensen named to academic all-state volleyball team by IGCA
Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at regional meet, advance 8 girls to state meet
The Ankeny girls' swimming team has qualified a total of eight girls for next week's state meet in Iowa City. Ninth-ranked Ankeny placed second in a regional meet on Saturday at Johnston, where coach Dustin Rhoads' team qualified for state in all three relays and every individual event except for the 100 breaststroke. "I was so happy with our … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at regional meet, advance 8 girls to state meet