Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Ankeny Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti and junior running back Trey Porter stopped by to discuss the Jaguars' playoff matchup at Sioux City East with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed Ankeny linebacker Brice Peterson about … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 111
Archives for October 2020
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alexis Henning, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Junior Alexis Henning has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 6-2 record this season. On Thursday, Henning won four events as the Hawkettes rolled to a 145-41 victory over visiting Marshalltown at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She won both the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke and also anchored the winning 200 medley and 400 freestyle … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alexis Henning, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State
Ankeny golfer Hunter Johnson has decided to stay close to home. Johnson verbally committed on Sunday to play for Iowa State. He picked the Cyclones over some other schools in what he called a difficult decision. "The whole process was very tough," said Johnson. "I had a good relationship with all the coaches, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity … [Read more...] about Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State
All of Ankeny’s divers place among top 20 finishers at Bobcat Invitational
The members of the Ankeny girls' diving team are busy preparing for the end of the season. On Saturday, the Hawkettes competed in the Bobcat Invitational at the Marshalltown YMCA, where the state meet will be held on Nov. 13. "All of our girls placed in the top 20," said Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout. "This is one of the biggest diving … [Read more...] about All of Ankeny’s divers place among top 20 finishers at Bobcat Invitational
Hawkette to become a Hawkeye: McMahon verbally commits to Iowa
It didn't take long for Ankeny senior Lauren McMahon to attract the attention of college coaches. It didn't take long, either, for the running sensation to pick a school. On Friday, McMahon announced her verbal commitment to Iowa's cross country and track programs. "I got the opportunity to talk to (associate head coach Randy) Hasenbank from Iowa," … [Read more...] about Hawkette to become a Hawkeye: McMahon verbally commits to Iowa