The Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament will compete in familiar surroundings when the event debuts in 2027. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) announced today that Xtream Arena in Coralville will serve as the host venue for the inaugural Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament, scheduled for January 2027. “There is … [Read more...] about Xtream Arena to host inaugural IGHSAU state dual meet tournament in 2027
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jammie Krah, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Ankeny sophomore Jammie Krah captured a state championship at 145 pounds in the girls' Class 2A state wrestling tournament on Friday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. She helped her team to a fourth-place finish overall. Krah finished the season with a 45-5 record. She is now 79-16 in her career after placing seventh at 145 as a freshman. Here is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jammie Krah, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
‘We had a great day’: Ankeny places 2nd at district, qualifies for state in 9 events
The Ankeny boys' swimming team qualified for the state meet in nine events with a strong performance in a district meet on Saturday at Mason City. Tenth-ranked Ankeny placed second in the eight-team field with 433 points. No. 7 Valley captured the team title with 458. "We had a great day at the pool," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads, who along with his … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great day’: Ankeny places 2nd at district, qualifies for state in 9 events
Hawkettes build big lead, cruise to 50-40 victory over Urbandale at Casey’s Center
The Ankeny girls' basketball players are hoping that Saturday's game against Urbandale won't be their only opportunity this season to play at the Casey's Center in Des Moines. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes built a 42-23 lead after three quarters and went on to post a 50-40 victory on the same court that will host the Class 5A state tournament in a few … [Read more...] about Hawkettes build big lead, cruise to 50-40 victory over Urbandale at Casey’s Center
‘It was a lot of fun’: Hawks surge past C.R. Kennedy in 2nd half without Campbell
It won't be easy for the Ankeny boys' basketball team to replace injured guard Jasani Campbell. But the 10th-ranked Hawks showed on Saturday, though, that they have some other players capable of filling the void. Seniors Cayden Clark, Carson Bright, Sammy Cowart and Kael Roush all played key roles as Ankeny defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 74-60, in the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a lot of fun’: Hawks surge past C.R. Kennedy in 2nd half without Campbell
‘They’re a tough team to come back on’: Jaguars drop 63-46 decision at Waukee
(Story by Jordan Wood) Coming into the Waukee Fieldhouse as an underdog on Friday night, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team hung tough for awhile before third-ranked Waukee eventually pulled away for a 63-46 victory. The Jaguars trailed by just 32-27 at halftime, but Waukee extended its margin in the second half and went on to post its 11th … [Read more...] about ‘They’re a tough team to come back on’: Jaguars drop 63-46 decision at Waukee
‘We didn’t expect their intensity’: Waukee girls top No. 11 Centennial to avenge loss
(Story by Jordan Wood) Heading into Friday's game at Waukee, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team was looking to sweep the season series while reaching the .500 mark for the first time this season. Having fallen short on their past two chances at evening their record, the 11th-ranked Jaguars looked to clinch it against an opponent they had … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t expect their intensity’: Waukee girls top No. 11 Centennial to avenge loss
Future looks bright for Ankeny girls’ team after 4th-place finish in Class 2A tourney
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The 2025-26 wrestling season had barely just finished on Friday night at Xtream Arena before the Ankeny girls' team started eagerly eyeing the 2026-27 campaign. Ankeny may have fallen short of its goal of capturing the Class 2A team title, but the program added to its history books by claiming two more individual crowns … [Read more...] about Future looks bright for Ankeny girls’ team after 4th-place finish in Class 2A tourney
XTREAM VICTORIES: Watson, Krah claim state wrestling titles in stunning fashion
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It was just a year ago when the Ankeny girls' wrestling team saw Elyse Engebretson and Hayden Bratland enter the history books as the program's first-ever state champions. But with Engebretson graduated and Bratland sidelined with a season-ending injury, Ankeny was going to need someone to step up and answer the … [Read more...] about XTREAM VICTORIES: Watson, Krah claim state wrestling titles in stunning fashion
Hawks take positives away from loss at Dowling, but injury to Campbell lingers
The Ankeny boys' basketball team took a lot of positives away from Friday's loss at Dowling Catholic. An injury to the Hawks' second-leading scorer certainly wasn't one of them. Junior guard Jasani Campbell was helped to the locker room after injuring his right knee with about 5 minutes left in the game. He had just scored a basket to pull the … [Read more...] about Hawks take positives away from loss at Dowling, but injury to Campbell lingers
‘It’s just tough to make shots against an elite team’: Ankeny falls to No. 3 Maroons
The Ankeny girls' basketball team got another big game from senior guard Jayla Williams, but it wasn't enough to knock off one of the state's top three squads. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes traveled to No. 3 Dowling Catholic on Friday for a showdown against the Maroons and dropped a 63-45 decision in the CIML Conference contest. Williams scored 22 points … [Read more...] about ‘It’s just tough to make shots against an elite team’: Ankeny falls to No. 3 Maroons
Several Jaguars sign letters of intent along with Ankeny’s Breitbach, Fischer
Several more football players from Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial have signed letters of intent to play at the next level. Centennial's Kade Muehring and Carter Schutty are headed to Wartburg College along with teammate Nash Targgart. Houston Luce and Gavin Matheny have signed with Grand View, Kane Brooks has committed to Minnesota State, and Cameron … [Read more...] about Several Jaguars sign letters of intent along with Ankeny’s Breitbach, Fischer
‘I’m so proud of my team’: Ankeny girls sit in 2nd place after advancing 3 to semis
As she walked into Xtream Arena on Thursday afternoon, sophomore Jammie Krah was confident that her Ankeny girls' wrestling team was going to have a big day. Third-ranked Ankeny went on to win 14 of 21 matches and sits in second place after the opening day of the Class 2A state tournament at Coralville. "I'm so proud of my team. I love them so much," … [Read more...] about ‘I’m so proud of my team’: Ankeny girls sit in 2nd place after advancing 3 to semis
‘I’m excited to get going’: Kiepe hired to take over Centennial girls’ golf program
Marty Kiepe has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. Kiepe replaces John Petersen, who resigned from the position at the end of last season after coaching the Jaguars since 2019. "This was kind of a last-minute thing," said Kiepe. "I'm very close with coach (Andrew) Reedy, the Centennial boys' coach. We worked … [Read more...] about ‘I’m excited to get going’: Kiepe hired to take over Centennial girls’ golf program
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 334
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 head coach Brandt Carlson and senior guard Rio Aguirre of the Ankeny boys' basketball team about the Hawks' recent 4-1 stretch and looks ahead to the last few weeks of the regular season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 334
Depleted Hawks top Centennial before falling to No. 4 Mustangs in regional final
The Ankeny wrestling team was hoping to take its best shot at qualifying for Saturday's state duals in Coralville. The 12th-ranked Hawks did just that on Tuesday night at Dallas Center-Grimes, but they did so without three of their best wrestlers. After posting a 37-28 victory over No. 21 Ankeny Centennial in a Class 3A regional dual, Ankeny then … [Read more...] about Depleted Hawks top Centennial before falling to No. 4 Mustangs in regional final
‘It was a great opportunity’: Ankeny’s Minner commits to play for Indiana State
Ankeny pitcher Hunter Minner has verbally committed to play for Indiana State. A recruiting trip to Terre Haute sold Minner on the Sycamores. "I went on a visit to Indiana State and got to see the campus facilities and meet the coaches, and it was a great opportunity," said Minner. "Overall, what I was impressed with was the coaches and the atmosphere. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great opportunity’: Ankeny’s Minner commits to play for Indiana State
Ankeny boys avenge loss to Rams as Roush, Bright ignite 4th-quarter rally
The Ankeny boys' basketball team entered Monday's game at Southeast Polk with something to prove. It wasn't pretty, but the 10th-ranked Hawks avenged a pair of double-digit losses in the last year with a 54-53 victory. They deflected an inbounds pass as the final 1.9 seconds ticked off the clock to preserve the win. "We'll take it," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys avenge loss to Rams as Roush, Bright ignite 4th-quarter rally
‘She’s amazing!’: Williams leads Hawkettes to rout at S.E. Polk with career-high 34
There's something about the Southeast Polk gym that brings out the best in Ankeny senior Jayla Williams. Perhaps...it's the smell. Williams poured in a career-high 34 points on 12-of-16 shooting to lead the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 72-40 victory at Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference girls' basketball game on Monday. "I really do like this gym," … [Read more...] about ‘She’s amazing!’: Williams leads Hawkettes to rout at S.E. Polk with career-high 34
Jaguars hold off Roosevelt, can reach .500 mark with victory at Waukee on Friday
The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team has had two previous chances to reach the .500 mark for the season. Now, the 12th-ranked Jaguars will get another opportunity to even their record. Centennial used a fast start to post a 52-46 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference game on Monday. The Jaguars are now 8-9 heading into … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Roosevelt, can reach .500 mark with victory at Waukee on Friday