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Archives for February 2021

State tourney preview: Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Class 5A quarterfinals

February 28, 2021 by Dan Holm

The girls' state basketball tournament gets under way at Wells Fargo Arena with the Class 5A quarterfinals on Monday. We already know that at least one team from the CIML will advance to Friday night's championship game. Top-ranked Waukee is joined in the top half of the bracket by Dowling Catholic, Southeast Polk and Ankeny Centennial. No. 2 Johnston … [Read more...] about State tourney preview: Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Class 5A quarterfinals

Ankeny boys hold off Norwalk, earn another shot against No. 2 Waukee

February 27, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' basketball team was ready for the start of postseason play. The defending state champion Hawks jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter and then held off visiting Norwalk's rally in the second half to post a 48-40 victory in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Friday. "It relieved some pressure to get that early lead," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys hold off Norwalk, earn another shot against No. 2 Waukee

Jaguars fight off Indianola’s upset bid, advance to substate final against Ames

February 27, 2021 by Dan Holm

It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to fight off a pesky Indianola squad in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Friday. The visiting Indians battled Centennial to a 28-28 halftime tie before the eighth-ranked Jaguars used an 18-0 run in the second half to pull away for a 71-53 victory. "We just had to get it going," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fight off Indianola’s upset bid, advance to substate final against Ames

Ankeny’s Johnson, Centennial’s Phipps named to Class 5A West all-district team

February 26, 2021 by Dan Holm

Basketball standouts Abby Johnson of Ankeny and Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial have both earned all-district honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Johnson and Phipps were named to the Class 5A West team. The squad consists of 17 players, 15 of them from the CIML. Phipps, a senior guard, has led the Jaguars to a 15-2 record and a berth in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson, Centennial’s Phipps named to Class 5A West all-district team

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 126

February 25, 2021 by Dan Holm

Publisher Dan Holm recaps state wrestling and previews the girls' state basketball tournament in the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. State champion Trever Anderson and Cael Cox of Ankeny joined Carter Cahill of Ankeny Centennial for the wrestling portion of the podcast, then Centennial coach Scott … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 126

‘We just hung in there’: Jaguars overcome 18-point deficit, earn trip to state

February 24, 2021 by Dan Holm

Scott DeJong has had some amazing wins in his legendary coaching career. Tuesday's victory over Des Moines Roosevelt would have to be near the top of his list. The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team erased an 18-point deficit to beat No. 11 Des Moines Roosevelt, 44-42, in a Class 5A regional final at Centennial. The Jaguars advanced … [Read more...] about ‘We just hung in there’: Jaguars overcome 18-point deficit, earn trip to state

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isaac O’Toole, Ankeny wrestling

February 24, 2021 by Dan Holm

Isaac O'Toole is a member of the Ankeny wrestling team. He helped the Hawks to an 11-6 dual-meet record this season. "Isaac puts the team first," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "He’s a 106-pounder that wrestled 113, but also bumped up to wrestle 120…and he only weighs about 112. Whatever we asked from him, the answer was always, 'Yes!'. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isaac O’Toole, Ankeny wrestling

‘Our girls battled all the way’: Hawkettes finish season with loss to No. 1 Waukee

February 24, 2021 by Dan Holm

It's going to take a girls' basketball team with a lot of firepower to knock off top-ranked Waukee. Ankeny took its best shot on Tuesday in a Class 5A regional final. The Hawkettes just didn't have enough weapons to pull off the upset. Abby Johnson scored a career-high 23 points, but she was the only Ankeny player in double figures as the host Warriors … [Read more...] about ‘Our girls battled all the way’: Hawkettes finish season with loss to No. 1 Waukee

Jaguars use epic comeback to edge Roosevelt, advance to state tourney

February 24, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team is headed to the state tournament for the third time in school history. It took an epic comeback for the Jaguars to survive and advance. Fifth-ranked Centennial rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat No. 11 Des Moines Roosevelt, 44-42, in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday at Centennial. Maggie Phipps … [Read more...] about Jaguars use epic comeback to edge Roosevelt, advance to state tourney

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Abby Johnson, Ankeny girls’ basketball

February 22, 2021 by Dan Holm

Senior forward Abby Johnson scored a career-high 22 points to lead the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 73-37 victory over visiting Ames in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Saturday. She has averaged 18.4 points over the last five games. The Hawkettes (10-6) will play at top-ranked Waukee (9-1) in the regional final on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Abby Johnson, Ankeny girls’ basketball

‘It feels really good to prove them wrong again’: Anderson wins his 2nd state title

February 21, 2021 by Dan Holm

For the last 12 months, Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson has been motivated to erase the memory of last year's disappointing third-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. He wasn't even going to let a bum shoulder get in his way. The top-ranked junior captured his second state title on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over No. 3 Chad Bellis of Dubuque … [Read more...] about ‘It feels really good to prove them wrong again’: Anderson wins his 2nd state title

Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee

February 21, 2021 by Dan Holm

A regional final matchup against top-ranked Waukee isn't going to intimidate the Ankeny girls' basketball team. If the Hawkettes play like they did on Saturday night, they might even pull off a huge upset. "Coming off this game, I think we played really well," Ankeny guard Jenna Pitz said after the Hawkettes' 73-37 victory over visiting Ames in a Class … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee

Jaguars shut down Urbandale, will host No. 11 Roosevelt in regional final

February 21, 2021 by Dan Holm

Scott DeJong knows that his Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team isn't always going to shoot the lights out. But when the fifth-ranked Jaguars defend like they did on Saturday night, it really doesn't matter. Centennial allowed just two points in the first 13 minutes of the game, built a 36-9 halftime lead and then cruised to a 52-32 victory over … [Read more...] about Jaguars shut down Urbandale, will host No. 11 Roosevelt in regional final

‘Everyone knew we were capable of this’: Hawk wrestlers move into 4th place

February 20, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny wrestling team has moved into fourth place in the Class 3A state tournament heading into Saturday night's finals. The eighth-ranked Hawks got fourth-place finishes from Cael Cox and Cade Bennethum during the consolation finals on Saturday. Jace Anderson added a seventh-place finish, while Ben Hansen took eighth. Ankeny now has 92.5 points, … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone knew we were capable of this’: Hawk wrestlers move into 4th place

‘It feels amazing, but I want more’: Jags’ Cahill not satisfied with 5th-place finish

February 20, 2021 by Dan Holm

After earning a fifth-place finish in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Ankeny Centennial junior Carter Cahill is still hungry. "It feels amazing, but I want more," said Cahill. "Next year I'm certainly shooting for that state championship." The sixth-ranked Cahill posted a 7-2 decision over No. 10 Ryan Van Donselaar of Pella in the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels amazing, but I want more’: Jags’ Cahill not satisfied with 5th-place finish

Jaguars pull away from Urbandale, finish regular season with 13-4 record

February 20, 2021 by Dan Holm

It's a good bet that the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team will be practicing special situations this week as the Jaguars prepare for the start of postseason play. In its regular-season finale on Friday, Centennial twice gave up a 3-point goal at the buzzer in the first half as visiting Urbandale managed to keep the game close, trailing by only … [Read more...] about Jaguars pull away from Urbandale, finish regular season with 13-4 record

‘This was big for us’: Crandall, Hawks roll past North in their regular-season finale

February 20, 2021 by Dan Holm

At times this season, the Ankeny boys' basketball team has struggled to find the basket. That wasn't an issue for the Hawks on Friday night. Ryan Crandall poured in 28 points on 11-of-13 shooting and Ankeny rolled to an 84-72 victory at Des Moines North in its final game of the regular season. The Hawks scored more points than they did in their … [Read more...] about ‘This was big for us’: Crandall, Hawks roll past North in their regular-season finale

Hawks flex their muscles, move into 5th place in Class 3A team standings

February 20, 2021 by Dan Holm

Caleb Rathjen isn't talking to reporters, but he and the rest of the Ankeny wrestlers are doing plenty of talking on the mat. Rathjen and Trever Anderson both advanced to Saturday's championship round, Cael Cox and Cade Bennethum each won consolation matches to earn a top-six finish, and the eighth-ranked Hawks moved into fifth place in the Class 3A state … [Read more...] about Hawks flex their muscles, move into 5th place in Class 3A team standings

Cahill avenges loss to Fort Dodge’s Cook, assures himself of top-six finish

February 20, 2021 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Carter Cahill didn't get down on himself after a first-round loss in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Thursday. The sixth-ranked Cahill has responded with three consecutive consolation victories at 160 pounds. He posted a 3-2 decision over No. 5 Kody Cook of Fort Dodge on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena, assuring himself of … [Read more...] about Cahill avenges loss to Fort Dodge’s Cook, assures himself of top-six finish

Anderson, Rathjen reach semifinals; Hawks assured of having 6 placewinners

February 19, 2021 by Dan Holm

The quest for more gold continues for Ankeny wrestlers Trever Anderson and Caleb Rathjen. Both standouts advanced to the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament with dominating victories on Friday morning at Wells Fargo Arena. The semifinals will be held on Friday night. The top-ranked Anderson won by a technical fall, 19-2, over No. 7 Tanner Wink … [Read more...] about Anderson, Rathjen reach semifinals; Hawks assured of having 6 placewinners

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