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Nelson named Coach of the Year by FNF Coaches after leading Hawks to title

March 18, 2021 by Dan Holm

Ankeny coach Rick Nelson celebrates with his team following the Hawks’ victory over Ankeny Centennial last season. Nelson led the Hawks to the Class 4A state title and has been named Coach of the Year for the state of Iowa by FNF Coaches. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)

Ankeny football coach Rick Nelson has been named the Coach of the Year for the state of Iowa by FNF Coaches. He was one of 33 coaches from across the country to be honored.

Nelson guided Ankeny to the Class 4A state title last fall. The Hawks posted a 31-24 victory over Dowling Catholic in double overtime in the semifinals, ending the Maroons’ seven-year reign as champions, before rolling to a 42-14 win over Southeast Polk in the title game.

Ankeny finished the season with an 11-1 record.

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