On the morning of Nov. 19, Tony Rhoads hopped in his SUV and made the 440-mile trek from Fayetteville, Arkansas to his home in Ankeny. He was accompanied by his 90-year-old father, Cecil, and a friend from Ankeny, who tagged along to watch the Arkansas football team's 28-21 loss to Mississippi State the day before. Just four days later, after eating his … [Read more...] about Sibling support: Tony Rhoads goes extra mile to follow Paul’s career
Archives for December 2017
Hawkins seizes opportunity, helps Dutch to 7-3 season
Blaine Hawkins expected to sit and learn during his first season on the Central College football team. It didn't work out that way. Pressed into action early in the fall, the former Ankeny star played like a veteran quarterback for the Dutch, helping the team to a 7-3 record that included a season-ending four-game winning streak. "You always imagine … [Read more...] about Hawkins seizes opportunity, helps Dutch to 7-3 season
Season ends for Bluejays on their home court
The dream of a Final Four run had ended just moments earlier. Jaali Winters leaned against a wall outside the Creighton volleyball team's locker room and pondered what exactly went wrong. She didn't come up with any answers. "We fought really hard in that fourth set," Winters said. "Everyone showed character, but Michigan State--they had all seniors … [Read more...] about Season ends for Bluejays on their home court
Ankeny’s top 17 sports stories of 2017
Although the community of Ankeny didn't win any state team championships during 2017, it was still another remarkable year for the city's high school athletes. Ankeny High won a pair of individual titles and a relay crown. The Hawks also recorded their first-ever victories over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial in three different sports. The Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s top 17 sports stories of 2017