Austin Coyne is a member of the Ankeny baseball team. The senior pitcher has compiled a 1-1 record with one save in 14 appearances. The lefthander leads the Hawks with a 1.70 ERA. "Austin does a great job of leading by example and understanding his role," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "He has come through in some really tough spots for us on the … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Austin Coyne, Ankeny baseball
Archives for July 2019
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 58
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny sophomore Brody Brecht and head coach Joe Balvanz stopped by to preview the Class 4A state baseball tournament with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also discussed Ankeny Centennial's season with senior Josh Meador. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 58
Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage
Katie Petersen tried to look on the bright side after her run at the USATF Hershey's National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships came to an end on Saturday in Sacramento. Petersen posted a time of 14.88 seconds in the semifinals of the 100 hurdles and placed 18th overall in the Women's 17-18 Division. Only the top eight finishers advanced to … [Read more...] about Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball
Senior second baseman Cory Prange helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 28-12 record. The Jaguars tied for second place in the CIML Central Conference with a 12-8 mark. Prange batted .284 with one home run, four triples, four doubles and 24 RBIs. He also made eight appearances on the mound, posting a 2.63 ERA while recording five … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball
Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team
For the second straight year, Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson will miss some of the Jaguars' early-season matches in order to play for a U.S. National Team. Robinson has been named to the 12-player U.S. Girls Youth National Team (GYNT) that will represent the United States at this year's FIVB Girls' U18 World Championship set for … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team