In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, Ankeny resident T.J. Jumper joins Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm to discuss his new book, "Jump and Shout: Lessons Learned on the Path to a High School State Championship," and assistant coach Linda Sayavongchanh of the Creighton women's basketball team … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 175
Archives for March 2022
‘Our goal is to go as far as possible’: Experienced Hawks return 10 starters
A year ago, the Ankeny boys' soccer team posted an 11-6 record despite having an inexperienced squad. Now, the Hawks are beginning their second campaign under coach Marcus Varnum with a roster that is both seasoned and talented. "The strengths of our team are definitely the year of experience and growth that all of our returning players are bringing," … [Read more...] about ‘Our goal is to go as far as possible’: Experienced Hawks return 10 starters
Aguirre, Crandall, Johnson named to all-substate boys’ basketball team
Ankeny players Lio Aguirre, Ryan Crandall and Carson Johnson have been named to the Class 4A Substate 1 boys' basketball team. The trio helped the Hawks to a 19-5 record and a trip to the state tournament this season. Crandall, a senior forward, averaged a team-high 11.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.2 steals per game. He was earlier selected to … [Read more...] about Aguirre, Crandall, Johnson named to all-substate boys’ basketball team
Central outfielder Burnett named NFCA Division III softball player of the week
Former Ankeny Centennial softball star Franie Burnett has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's Division III player of the week. She is the first Central College player to receive the NFCA honor since Kiley Lythberg was tabbed on March 23, 2011. Burnett, a sophomore right fielder, was earlier named the American Rivers Female Athlete … [Read more...] about Central outfielder Burnett named NFCA Division III softball player of the week
Despite heavy losses to graduation, Centennial girls return wealth of talent
Most girls' soccer teams would have a hard time replacing an all-stater like Elizabeth Overberg. Not to mention four other all-conference players in Cecilia Burroughs, Macy Epp, Aly Jumper and Meghan White. But Ankeny Centennial still returns a wealth of talent from last year's team that posted an 18-3 record and handed eventual Class 3A state champion … [Read more...] about Despite heavy losses to graduation, Centennial girls return wealth of talent