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Explosive plays help No. 2 Hawks to huge victory over Indianola in finale

October 10, 2020 by connorferguson

Ankeny receiver Brody Brecht eludes Indianola’s Jacob Darr and scampers into the end zone for a touchdown during Friday’s game at Ankeny Stadium. Brecht had a pair of scores in the Hawks’ 45-14 victory. (Photo courtesy of Steve Gibbons)

Big plays were the name of the game on Friday in Ankeny as the second-ranked Hawks squared off with the Indianola Indians (3-4).

Even in a blowout 45-14 win for Ankeny, both teams saw big plays throughout the night, especially early on.

“We have really good players,” Ankeny coach Rick Nelson said. “Who’s fooling themselves? You’re not going to win if you don’t have good players. We have good players. We’re just lucky they’re at our school right now.”

Ankeny’s Colin Kadolph stiff arms Indianola’s John McGinnis as he fights for yardage during Friday’s game. Kadolph rushed for 172 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown, in the Hawks’ win. (Photo courtesy of Steve Gibbons)

Ankeny started off the game with a drive to the end zone, capped off by a Brody Brecht reception for the score.

Brecht ended the night with two touchdowns.

“We’re a hot team right now, you know,” Brecht said. “We’ve been playing good lately. We have a lot of talent and explosiveness on the offensive side of the ball so we’ve just got to keep that going.”

That wasn’t even the tip of the iceberg when it came to explosive moments.

.@JaseBauer runs it in himself! Touchdown Hawks! #iahsfb

Ankeny 28, Indianola 7
8:51 Q2 pic.twitter.com/s9nDh1aP5f

— ANKENY FANATIC (@AnkenyFanatic) October 10, 2020

Colin Kadolph broke free for a 64-yard touchdown run to put Ankeny up 14-0 in the first quarter. Jase Bauer had a big sweep for a score and another scoring pass to Brecht. Brecken Manus converted a pick-6 in the second to help his team to a four-score lead.

The night of fireworks on offense was capped off by Arland Bruce IV scoring his third career touchdown as a Hawk. The Iowa recruit just became eligible to play a week ago after transferring to Ankeny from the Kansas City area.

Bruce ran six times for 71 yards and caught seven passes for 88 more.

“Everything that he’s gone through, especially him being a senior here and missing his first five games,” Brecht said. “It’s really cool to see him score. I’m just so happy for him.”

Ankeny’s Brody Brecht celebrates with teammate Arland Bruce IV after a Brecht touchdown catch in Friday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Steve Gibbons)

Ankeny wraps up the regular season with a 6-1 record and will now await its postseason destination on Saturday.

For the most part, though, it’s been about as much of a successful season as someone could ask for–especially in 2020.

“I’m happy for all of our kids,” Nelson said. “These kids have been winners ever since they played peewee football or peewee baseball–anything they were at, they won–the kids we have now. Me trying not to screw it up is the biggest thing.”

Ankeny linebacker Brecken Manus returns an interception to the end zone for a touchdown during Friday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Steve Gibbons)

The Iowa High School Athletic Association is planning on announcing the first-round matchups at noon. Ankeny could be among the teams that receive a bye.

Until then, the explosiveness will be put on hold, but keep an eye on this team in the postseason.

Filed Under: Football, Hawks Tagged With: Arland Bruce IV, Brecken Manus, Brody Brecht, Colin Kadolph, Featured, Rick Nelson

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