Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, Nick Scherle heard a lot of stories about Wartburg College. Now, he'll get a chance to make his own memories at the private Lutheran liberal arts college in Waverly. Scherle, whose great-grandfather was an all-conference defensive lineman for Wartburg, has committed to play football for the Knights. "I originally … [Read more...] about Scherle to follow in great-grandfather’s footsteps, will play for Wartburg College
Archives for March 2020
Ankeny, Centennial to face grueling football schedules in 2020
The 2020 regular season schedules for all Iowa high school football teams have been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. District and group assignments were posted in February, following Board of Control approval. This arrangement is in place for just one year, as opposed to the usual two-year football cycle. Class 4A has also … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial to face grueling football schedules in 2020
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 89
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm discusses the impact of the coronavirus on four collegiate athletes whose seasons were cut short by the global pandemic--South Dakota distance runner Taylor Brown, Clarke outfielder Lily King, Faith Baptist guard … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 89
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track
Ankeny Centennial senior Katie Petersen is one of the state's top returning hurdlers. She placed fourth in the 100 hurdles at last year's Class 4A state meet in a time of 14.77 seconds. Petersen also ran on the fourth-place shuttle hurdle relay, the fifth-place sprint medley relay that set a school record and the sixth-place distance medley relay. The … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track
Ex-Jaguar Williams commits to play for Division II school in Florida
One of the reasons Keanna Williams wanted to play for Mineral Area College was to get away from home. Now, the former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout will be moving even farther away. Williams announced on social media Friday that she has committed to play for Nova Southeastern University, an NCAA Division II school in Fort Lauderdale, … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Williams commits to play for Division II school in Florida