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Archives for December 2020

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ cross country team

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Craig Doocy coached a lot of talented runners during his 28 years as the head coach of the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Doocy took over the program in 1989 and guided the Hawkettes to 15 state-meet appearances before retiring after the 2016 season. "I was blessed with coaching so many awesome, hard-working, dedicated student-athletes that I was … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ cross country team

Centennial kicker Talmadge to play football at Loras College

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Ankeny Centennial place-kicker Scott Talmadge is going from the Central Iowa Metropolitan League to the American Rivers Conference. Talmadge has verbally committed to play football at NCAA Division III Loras College in Dubuque. He announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "I'm extremely excited to announce that I will be committing to Loras … [Read more...] about Centennial kicker Talmadge to play football at Loras College

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zach Zinn, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Junior Zach Zinn is a member of the Ankeny boys' swimming team. He has helped the second-ranked Hawks to a 2-0-1 record. Zinn placed in two events during Ankeny's 85-85 tie at No. 1 Ames on Dec. 14. He took sixth in the 200 freestyle and third in the 500 freestyle. "Zach is an extremely hard worker," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "He has developed … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zach Zinn, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Centennial’s Wells, Wilde to join Gates brothers on Grand View roster

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Two Ankeny Centennial football players are headed to Grand View University, where they will be teaming up with a pair of former teammates and two other recruits from Ankeny High School. Defensive linemen Jackie Wells and Nathan Wilde have both committed to the Vikings. Wilde will also compete in track and field at Grand View. "I was looking for a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Wells, Wilde to join Gates brothers on Grand View roster