As a redshirt freshman on the Iowa State football team in the 1980s, Dennis Gibson once walked away from the practice field, determined to never play the sport again. The former Ankeny standout was a 6-foot-2, 195-pound linebacker on the Cyclones' scout team. One day, he was moved to nose guard, where he would have to battle in the trenches against Iowa … [Read more...] about Iowa State Hall of Famer Gibson never played for individual accolades
Archives for March 2018
Ankeny boys’ tennis coach Randy Daniels talks about the upcoming season
Thanks to some decent weather, the Hawks have been practicing outside every day in preparation for their season opener. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXELhlp4VyU … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis coach Randy Daniels talks about the upcoming season
Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial football teams already knew that they would be playing each other this fall. Now, the crosstown rivals know the exact date. Schedules for the 2018 and 2019 seasons have been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks and Jaguars will meet in the season opener in each of the next two … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track
Eva van de Mortel of the Ankeny girls' track team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The freshman was called upon in the first high school meet of her career to sub for an injured runner in the 4x200 relay at the Wartburg Indoor Meet on Feb. 27. She helped the Hawkettes to a second-place finish. "Her reply was, 'Absolutely! I'm … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track
Centennial girls boast high hopes on the track
Andrew Kruzich knows that it takes an elite athlete or two in order to truly make some noise at the girls' state track meet. His Ankeny Centennial squad appears to have a couple of them, which could allow the Jaguars to earn their highest finish in school history. "Top 10 is always the goal," said Kruzich, whose first four Centennial teams have placed … [Read more...] about Centennial girls boast high hopes on the track