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Archives for October 2020

‘We can definitely smell it’: Hawks top Cedar Falls, move closer to semifinals

October 31, 2020 by Dan Holm

A trip to the UNI-Dome is now just one win away for the Ankeny football team. The second-ranked Hawks advanced to the Class 4A quarterfinals for the second straight year with a 37-16 victory over visiting Cedar Falls on Friday. They scored the final 29 points of the game to erase a 16-8 deficit. "We've been anxious these last couple of weeks," … [Read more...] about ‘We can definitely smell it’: Hawks top Cedar Falls, move closer to semifinals

‘Every girl had a phenomenal race’: Jaguars capture 3rd-place trophy

October 31, 2020 by Dan Holm

As she crossed the finish line at the girls' Class 4A state cross country meet on Friday, Ankeny Centennial sophomore Rondi Quass knew that she had earned a spot on the awards podium. Quass later discovered that she would get to make two appearances on the clubhouse deck at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. She not only placed 14th as an individual, … [Read more...] about ‘Every girl had a phenomenal race’: Jaguars capture 3rd-place trophy

Centennial boys place 9th at state, earn highest finish in school history

October 31, 2020 by Dan Holm

Gabriel Vicker had yet to see the results from the boys' Class 4A state cross country meet. But the Ankeny Centennial senior was pretty confident that his team had reached its goal. "Our team's goal was top 10, and we're really hoping we got that," said Vicker. "I saw the guys finish in a pretty close pack that wasn't too far behind me, so we're hoping … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 9th at state, earn highest finish in school history

VIDEO: McMahon, Centennial girls earn spots on awards podium

October 31, 2020 by Dan Holm

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Ankeny’s Johnson to play baseball at Marshalltown Community College

October 29, 2020 by Dan Holm

Ankeny pitcher Will Johnson has verbally committed to play baseball at Marshalltown Community College. Johnson said he liked the enthusiasm of the Marshalltown coaching staff. "I looked at a few schools, but I never really had my mind set on any school because I did not know the coaches or the program itself," he said. "One reason I like MCC is because … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson to play baseball at Marshalltown Community College

Hawkettes rout undermanned S.E. Polk, earn 16th trip to state under Whims

October 28, 2020 by Dan Holm

The road to the state tournament was an easy one for the Ankeny volleyball team. But that didn't make it any less special. The second-ranked Hawkettes--who automatically advanced to a Class 5A regional final when Marshalltown's season came to an end due to a positive COVID-19 test--earned their third consecutive trip to Cedar Rapids with a 25-4, 25-9, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout undermanned S.E. Polk, earn 16th trip to state under Whims

Jaguars outlast Urbandale in thriller, earn rematch against Ankeny at state

October 28, 2020 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart watched her team advance to the state tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons on Tuesday night. This time, she watched the match from home. "Not having Jess there was an additional motivation for us," said Centennial libero Ella Becker. "We knew that she wanted to be there more than anything, … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Urbandale in thriller, earn rematch against Ankeny at state

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Michael Hayden, Ankeny boys’ cross country

October 28, 2020 by Dan Holm

Junior Michael Hayden is a member of the Ankeny boys' cross country team. Hayden placed seventh with a time of 18 minutes 9 seconds in the CIML Iowa Conference junior varsity race on Oct. 15 at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. He helped the Hawks to a runner-up finish in the JV division. "Michael has been awesome all year," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Michael Hayden, Ankeny boys’ cross country

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 112

October 27, 2020 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Ankeny football stars and Iowa recruits Brody Brecht and Arland Bruce IV stopped by to discuss the Hawks' playoff run with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed Ankeny Centennial defensive coordinator Dave Jones about the Jaguars' … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 112

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Marissa Meyer, Centennial volleyball

October 26, 2020 by Dan Holm

Junior outside hitter Marissa Meyer has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 15-9 record. She had five kills on Thursday as the Jaguars posted a 25-16, 20-25, 25-18, 25-16 victory over visiting Ames in a Class 5A regional semifinal. Meyer currently ranks second on the team with 115 kills on the season. She has also recorded 28 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Marissa Meyer, Centennial volleyball

Pezzetti moves closer to all-time record as Jaguars romp past Sioux City East

October 24, 2020 by Dan Holm

Jerry Pezzetti moved a step closer to a huge milestone on Friday. His Ankeny Centennial football team also took a big step forward. The visiting Jaguars jumped out to a 27-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat ninth-ranked Sioux City East, 55-14, in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs at Olsen Stadium. "The kids played hard," said Pezzetti. … [Read more...] about Pezzetti moves closer to all-time record as Jaguars romp past Sioux City East

Third-round matchups: Hawks to host Cedar Falls, Jaguars to visit S.E. Polk

October 24, 2020 by Dan Holm

The pairings are now set for the third round of the Class 4A football playoffs. There won't be a Jag-Hawk rematch. Second-ranked Ankeny (7-1) will host Cedar Falls (5-2) on Friday at 7 p.m. at Ankeny Stadium. It will be a rematch of a 2019 regular-season game that was won by the Tigers, 28-27, at the UNI-Dome. While the Hawks are riding a six-game … [Read more...] about Third-round matchups: Hawks to host Cedar Falls, Jaguars to visit S.E. Polk

‘At NSU I truly felt at home!’: Ankeny’s Johnson commits to play for D2 Wolves

October 24, 2020 by Dan Holm

Ankeny girls' basketball standout Abby Johnson is anxious to take her game to the next level. Now, she knows where she'll be playing. The senior guard has verbally committed to play for Northern State, an NCAA Division II program located in Aberdeen, S.D. "I looked at a lot of schools, and it was a hard decision," said Johnson. "It ultimately came … [Read more...] about ‘At NSU I truly felt at home!’: Ankeny’s Johnson commits to play for D2 Wolves

KA-BOOM! Kadolph runs for 5 TDs as Hawks throttle Council Bluffs Jefferson

October 24, 2020 by Dan Holm

After a week off, the Ankeny football team was ready for the start of the Class 4A playoffs. The second-ranked Hawks exploded for 28 points in both the second and third quarters and rolled to a 70-0 victory over visiting Council Bluffs Jefferson in a second-round game on Friday. "We knew we had to play well this week since we had a (bye) last week," … [Read more...] about KA-BOOM! Kadolph runs for 5 TDs as Hawks throttle Council Bluffs Jefferson

With their top swimmers sitting out, Hawkettes finish 3rd at conference meet

October 23, 2020 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' swimming team placed third in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Thursday at Fort Dodge. Second-ranked Ames won the meet with 386 points. Mason City took second among the five teams with 315. No. 6 Ankeny finished with 285 points. The Hawkettes were among the teams that rested most of their top swimmers for the upcoming regional … [Read more...] about With their top swimmers sitting out, Hawkettes finish 3rd at conference meet

Mirembe pounds 15 kills, leads Jaguars past Ames in Class 5A regional semifinal

October 23, 2020 by Dan Holm

Monica Mirembe didn't expect to play such a pivotal role in the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team's first postseason match. The junior middle hitter pounded 15 kills and also had four blocks to lead the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a 25-16, 20-25, 25-18, 25-16 victory over visiting Ames in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Thursday. "It just kind of … [Read more...] about Mirembe pounds 15 kills, leads Jaguars past Ames in Class 5A regional semifinal

‘A great day to be a Jaguar’: Centennial boys, girls race to state-meet berths

October 22, 2020 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial will be well represented at next week's state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. The Jaguars qualified for both the boys' and girls' races with strong performances in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Wednesday at Council Bluffs. While the girls' team qualified for the seventh time in eight years, the boys' squad advanced for the first … [Read more...] about ‘A great day to be a Jaguar’: Centennial boys, girls race to state-meet berths

Hawkettes advance to state for first time since 2016; Cox also qualifies for Hawks

October 22, 2020 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' cross country team is headed to the state meet for the first time since 2016. The Hawkettes will be joined in Fort Dodge by Cael Cox of the Ankeny boys' squad, who also advanced as an individual with a 15th-place finish in a Class 4A district meet on Wednesday at Marshalltown. However, the Hawks came up three points short of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes advance to state for first time since 2016; Cox also qualifies for Hawks

Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 1

October 22, 2020 by Dan Holm

Welcome to the debut episode of the Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast, featuring Shelter Insurance agent Rod Brannan, Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm and sports fan extraordinaire Tony Rhoads. Special guest Andy Crawford also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 1

Peters wins Iowa Conference diving title; Ankeny edges Bobcats for team crown

October 21, 2020 by Dan Holm

Erica Peters and the other Ankeny girls' divers will finally get a little time off. Competing for the fourth time in eight days, Peters won the CIML Iowa Conference title on Tuesday at Fort Dodge while leading the Hawkettes to the team crown. "I'm amazed that these girls could compete in four meets in a week's time and turn in such great performances," … [Read more...] about Peters wins Iowa Conference diving title; Ankeny edges Bobcats for team crown

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