Iowa State center Collin Olson makes a block for quarterback Brock Purdy during the Cyclones' win over Texas on Nov. 16 at Jack Trice Stadium. Olson, a former Ankeny Centennial star, will play his final collegiate game on Dec. 28 when the Cyclones meet Notre Dame in the Camping World Bowl at Orlando. (Photo by Dan Holm) Do you know how to pick the winners … [Read more...] about Yankee Clipper to sponsor Ankeny Fanatic’s College Football Bowl Contest
Jaguars dominate Dallas Center-Grimes tournament for 3rd straight year
Ankeny Centennial's Ben Monroe battles Will Hansen of Greene County during a semifinal match at 152 pounds in the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational on Saturday. Monroe recorded a fall and went on to win his fourth straight Dallas Center-Grimes title, helping the Jaguars to the team crown for the third consecutive year. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Dallas Center-Grimes tournament for 3rd straight year
Hawk wrestlers tie for 5th place among 33 teams at Cliff Keen Invitational
Ankeny's Sam Kallem tries for a takedown against Brandon Mills of Fort Dodge during a 145-pound match in the Cliff Keen Invitational at Independence. Kallem went on to earn a runner-up finish, helping the Hawks to tie for fifth place in the 33-team tournament. (Photo courtesy of Jackie Frisk) The Ankeny wrestling team proved over the weekend that it … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers tie for 5th place among 33 teams at Cliff Keen Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Logan Neils, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Ankeny Centennial's Logan Neils works for a pin against Oskaloosa's Blake Westercamp in a semifinal match at 170 pounds in the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational on Saturday. Neils went on to defend his title, helping the Jaguars to the overall team crown. (Photo by Dan Holm) Senior Logan Neils pinned his way to the 170-pound title at the Dallas … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Logan Neils, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Second-round NCAA losses end Ballenger’s career, Sauer’s season
Former Ankeny Centennial star Kenna Sauer (right) saw her season come to an end on Saturday night as Missouri lost in four sets to former Valley star Madi Kubik (left) and Nebraska in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lincoln, Neb. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The volleyball season came to an end on Saturday night for both Megan Ballenger and Kenna … [Read more...] about Second-round NCAA losses end Ballenger’s career, Sauer’s season