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Archives for September 2022

Quass earns 1st career win, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish; ACHS boys place 4th

September 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

Although its winning streak came to an end, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team still enjoyed a successful meet on Thursday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed second among eight teams in the Bud Williams Invitational at Iowa City. They finished with 47 points. "We had an outstanding day of racing after a terrific week of training!" said … [Read more...] about Quass earns 1st career win, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish; ACHS boys place 4th

Ankeny swimmers rack up season-high 3,325 power points in loss to No. 4 Ames

September 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

Some of the schools that left the Central Iowa Metropolitan League were hoping to be more competitive in the new Alliance Conference. A few of the individual teams, though, were already very competitive--such as the Ames girls' swimming squad. The Little Cyclones won nine state titles in a span of 11 years before placing second behind Waukee at last … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rack up season-high 3,325 power points in loss to No. 4 Ames

Jaguars get back to full strength, place 7th at conference; Hawks finish 8th

September 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

For the first time in nearly a month, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team put its best lineup back together for the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Willow Creek. The Jaguars posted a total of 304, their best score in the last five meets, but it was only good enough for a seventh-place finish in the competitive nine-team field. Six schools finished … [Read more...] about Jaguars get back to full strength, place 7th at conference; Hawks finish 8th

‘Let’s get this done!’: Jaguars close out Johnston with 25-7 rout in Set 4

September 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial volleyball players didn't want to go to a fifth set on Tuesday. A dominant fourth set made sure that they didn't have to. After letting the third set slip away, the sixth-ranked Jaguars regrouped and rolled to a 25-22, 25-22, 24-26, 25-7 victory over No. 8 Johnston in a CIML Conference match at the Centennial gym. "After the … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s get this done!’: Jaguars close out Johnston with 25-7 rout in Set 4

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 198

September 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm discusses Suicide Prevention Month with Ankeny Centennial teacher Jodi Larson and Bondurant-Farrar teacher and coach Rick Dobesh. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 198

‘I knew we could pull through’: Hawkettes rally for five-set victory at Waukee NW

September 28, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny volleyball team just keeps finding ways to win. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes moved into sole possession of first place in the CIML Conference with a thrilling five-set victory at No. 5 Waukee Northwest on Tuesday. After dropping two of the first three sets, Ankeny rallied for a 13-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-23, 15-9 win over the Wolves. "You … [Read more...] about ‘I knew we could pull through’: Hawkettes rally for five-set victory at Waukee NW

Suicide Prevention Month: An interview with Drew Martel

September 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

Because September is Suicide Prevention Month, Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm has interviewed a variety of guests in an effort to promote awareness of the topic. He will also be interviewing two other guests on the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast. Here is his interview with Drew Martel, the Chief Clinical and Training Officer at Foundation 2 in Cedar … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Month: An interview with Drew Martel

Suicide Prevention Month: An interview with David Holm

September 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

Because September is Suicide Prevention Month, Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm has interviewed a variety of guests in an effort to promote awareness of the topic. He will also be interviewing two other guests on the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast. Here is his interview with his nephew David Holm, who lost his cousin--Jeffrey Czapla--to suicide a little … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Month: An interview with David Holm

Suicide Prevention Month: An interview with Michelle Stout

September 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

Because September is Suicide Prevention Month, Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm has interviewed a variety of guests in an effort to promote awareness of the topic. He will also be interviewing two other guests on the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast. Here is his interview with former Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout, who lost her daughter Jessie … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Month: An interview with Michelle Stout

Loras’ Talmadge named ARC Special Teams Player of Week for 2nd time

September 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny Centennial place-kicker Scott Talmadge has been named the American Rivers Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career. Talmadge, a sophomore, was a perfect 7-for-7 on PAT attempts to help Loras College to a 49-31 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan in its home opener on Saturday. Those seven makes now rank as the … [Read more...] about Loras’ Talmadge named ARC Special Teams Player of Week for 2nd time

Ankeny teams turn in strong showings at Rim Rock Farm Classic in Kansas

September 26, 2022 by Dan Holm

Saturday's Rim Rock Farm Classic at the University of Kansas gave both of Ankeny's cross country teams an opportunity to prove themselves against out-of-state competition. The Hawks and Hawkettes passed the test with flying (maroon and gold) colors. The Ankeny girls' squad took second among 32 teams in the Crimson Division. The 11th-ranked Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams turn in strong showings at Rim Rock Farm Classic in Kansas

Ankeny swimmers place 3rd in 6 events, finish 3rd overall at Tiger Tanker Invite

September 26, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' swimming team had six third-place finishes and also placed third overall in the Tiger Tanker Invitational on Saturday at Valley. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes scored 297 points in the nine-team meet. They finished 36.5 points ahead of No. 7 Valley after losing to the Tigers in a dual meet, 95-91, on Thursday in the same pool. No. 1 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers place 3rd in 6 events, finish 3rd overall at Tiger Tanker Invite

Ankeny’s Palmer commits to play softball at Iowa Central Community College

September 26, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny senior Kennedy Palmer has verbally committed to play softball at Iowa Central Community College. Palmer said the junior college route was the best way for her to go to reach her goals. "Playing for two years and then hopefully being able to go to a bigger school is a goal of mine which is why I thought this would be a good fit for me," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Palmer commits to play softball at Iowa Central Community College

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: AJ Schermerhorn, ACHS boys’ cross country

September 26, 2022 by Dan Holm

Junior AJ Schermerhorn led the Ankeny boys' cross country team to an eighth-place finish in the Indianola Invitational on Thursday at Pickard Park. He placed third in the 5k race with a time of 16 minutes 10 seconds. Schermerhorn, who is ranked in the top 10 of Class 4A as an individual, has been the Jaguars' top finisher at all five meets this season. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: AJ Schermerhorn, ACHS boys’ cross country

‘It felt so good to be back there’: Patton helps Hawks to victory over Roosevelt

September 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

Jamison Patton felt right at home on Friday night at Drake Stadium. So did his Ankeny football teammates. Patton caught four passes for 37 yards against his former team as the third-ranked Hawks built a 28-0 lead and went on to post a 35-18 victory over host Des Moines Roosevelt. He played for the Roughriders last season before transferring to … [Read more...] about ‘It felt so good to be back there’: Patton helps Hawks to victory over Roosevelt

Jaguars hand No. 6 Sioux City East its first loss on Wiener’s late field goal, 31-28

September 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

A drizzling rain couldn't put a damper on Ankeny Centennial's homecoming football game. Cael Wiener booted an 18-yard field goal with 58 seconds left to give the 10th-ranked Jaguars a 31-28 victory over No. 6 Sioux City East on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "I was very confident I was going to make it," said Wiener, who had earlier converted all four of … [Read more...] about Jaguars hand No. 6 Sioux City East its first loss on Wiener’s late field goal, 31-28

Hawkettes survive five-set thriller vs. Dowling, even season series at 2-2

September 23, 2022 by Dan Holm

Parker Olson stepped behind the service line with a chance to put an end to Thursday's marathon volleyball match against visiting Dowling Catholic. The Ankeny senior didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Olson served an ace for the final point to give the fourth-ranked Hawkettes a 25-10, 25-22, 23-25, 24-26, 15-12 victory over No. 3 Dowling in a CIML … [Read more...] about Hawkettes survive five-set thriller vs. Dowling, even season series at 2-2

Centennial girls capture Indianola crown, remain unbeaten in September

September 23, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team remains unbeaten in the month of September. The fourth-ranked Jaguars earned their fourth consecutive victory on Thursday by winning the Indianola Invitational at Pickard Park. They placed all seven of their runners in the top 13 and finished with 34 points. No. 7 Des Moines Roosevelt placed second in the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls capture Indianola crown, remain unbeaten in September

Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Dani Kohut Lynch, Ankeny volleyball

September 23, 2022 by Dan Holm

The first-year coach has guided the Hawkettes to a 24-4 record and a No. 4 ranking in Class 5A. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Dani Kohut Lynch, Ankeny volleyball

Schrader chooses Middle Tennessee St. over Dayton, Nebraska-Omaha

September 23, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny volleyball standout Aowyn Schrader is going to be a Blue Raider. The 6-foot-1 junior outside hitter has verbally committed to play for Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro, Tenn. She picked the Blue Raiders over Dayton and Nebraska-Omaha. "It wasn't really a tough decision," said Schrader. "I went to their camp this summer, and I just really … [Read more...] about Schrader chooses Middle Tennessee St. over Dayton, Nebraska-Omaha

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