Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny linebacker Brecken Manus about the Hawks' huge victory over Ankeny Centennial, discusses the Centennial volleyball team's 4-0 start with head coach Jessica Rinehart and outside hitter Olivia Anderson, and also catches up with one of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 104
Archives for September 2020
Hawkettes rebound from loss with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk
The Ankeny volleyball players appeared to be in a hurry to get home. The third-ranked Hawkettes won 68 percent of the points and rolled to a 25-9, 25-8, 25-18 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. They raised their record to 3-1 on the season, while the Rams dropped to 2-4. Ankeny bounced back from a five-set loss to No. 4 Dowling Catholic on Saturday … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rebound from loss with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk
‘It was a 100 percent team effort’: Ankeny swims to 102-84 victory at Johnston
The Ankeny girls' swimming team may not have some of the elite talent that has been a part of the Hawkettes' roster over the last few seasons. Ankeny, though, still has plenty of depth. The Hawkettes relied on a team effort to post a 102-84 victory over Johnston in a season-opening dual meet on Tuesday at Summit Middle School. "We knew that most of … [Read more...] about ‘It was a 100 percent team effort’: Ankeny swims to 102-84 victory at Johnston
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf
Lawson Hachmeister carded a 3-over-par 74 to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf squad to a third-place finish among 17 teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. Hachmeister has posted one of the Jaguars' four scoring rounds at each of the team's last four meets. "Lawson was one of six sophomores in my top 12 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf
Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown
Even opposing coaches are starting to realize the potential of the Ankeny boys' golf team. After the Hawks easily won the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Rick Fee said he thinks his team's crosstown rival has a chance to capture the Class 4A crown next month. "Ankeny played lights out today!" Fee said. "They have the talent … [Read more...] about Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown
Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team traveled to Marshalltown on Monday to play an unfamiliar course. The Jaguars did just fine. Centennial posted a 308-332 victory over Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet at Wandering Creek Golf Course. The Jaguars improved to 2-1 in the league. "The boys played well for a course they never saw … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference