Former Ankeny basketball player Jalen Smith has found a new home in Pella. Smith, a 6-foot-2 guard, has decided to play for Central College after sitting out the 2019-20 season. "It was difficult at first, but I was trying to find a home closer to (Ankeny)," Smith said. "I was really looking hard at Simpson and Central. It was a hard decision, but I … [Read more...] about Ex-Hawk Smith to play basketball at Central College
Archives for April 2020
Ex-Jaguars Havens, Suedmeier adjusting after COVID-19 ends their track season
Tyler Havens had some goals that he wanted to accomplish at the American Rivers Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. One of his former Ankeny Centennial teammates, Cory Suedmeier, was also looking forward to next month's meet at the University of Dubuque. Neither of them, however, will get a chance to realize their dreams. Not in 2020 … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguars Havens, Suedmeier adjusting after COVID-19 ends their track season
Centennial’s Witt to play rugby at Iowa Central Community College
Michael Witt's senior rugby season at Ankeny Centennial was wiped out due to the coronavirus. Fortunately for Witt, he still has a future in the sport. Witt announced his commitment on Monday to play rugby at Iowa Central Community College, the reigning DIAA national champion. "I have played rugby since my sophomore year," said Witt. "The thought of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Witt to play rugby at Iowa Central Community College
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Senior midfielder Carlie Jensen is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She helped the Jaguars to a 16-4 record last year and was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars reached the Class 3A semifinals. Jensen led the team with 10 goals and eight assists. She was selected to the Class 3A all-state … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Ankeny’s Kriebs to join Northern Iowa’s football program as preferred walk-on
Ankeny defensive lineman Jack Kriebs wanted to play football at the highest level that he could. That's why Kriebs turned down offers from some smaller schools and accepted an invitation to join Northern Iowa's program as a preferred walk-on. "I had some offers from jucos like Iowa Western and Iowa Central and NAIA but nothing DI," said Kriebs. "I … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Kriebs to join Northern Iowa’s football program as preferred walk-on