In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the girls' soccer season with coaches Simon Brown of Ankeny and Chris Allen of Ankeny Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 253
Archives for March 2024
‘I’m looking to play my game and be myself’: Bayless enters transfer portal
Former Ankeny basketball star Braxton Bayless has entered the transfer portal. Bayless, a 6-foot-2 guard, appeared in 29 games for Niagara this season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists. The grad transfer will have one season of eligibility remaining. Bayless helped the Purple Eagles to a 16-16 record. He started only one game, but … [Read more...] about ‘I’m looking to play my game and be myself’: Bayless enters transfer portal
Hawks outlast Pella in shootout to give Fuccio dramatic win in coaching debut
Trevor Fuccio's head coaching debut with the Ankeny boys' soccer team produced a memorable result. Overcoming the miserable weather conditions, the Hawks outlasted visiting Pella, 2-1, in a shootout in a non-conference game on Tuesday. "It definitely feels good to get the win," said Fuccio. "But I hope they're not all this stressful." Ankeny won … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Pella in shootout to give Fuccio dramatic win in coaching debut
Ankeny defensive back Mohrfeld to join Morrison on Grand View football team
Ankeny defensive back Jacob Mohrfeld has committed to play football at Grand View. Mohrfeld becomes the second Ankeny player in the Class of 2024 to join the Vikings' program. Linebacker Nolan Morrison previously committed to Grand View. Mohrfeld helped the Hawks to a 9-4 record and a runner-up finish in Class 5A last season. He led his team with six … [Read more...] about Ankeny defensive back Mohrfeld to join Morrison on Grand View football team
With 6 returning all-conference players, Jaguars look to contend for 3A crown
Although one of its top returning players will miss the season due to an injury, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team still boasts a talented roster. Six all-conference players are back from last year's squad that posted a 10-7-1 record and advanced to the Class 3A state tournament. "Our returners have expressed a desire to make it back to state, … [Read more...] about With 6 returning all-conference players, Jaguars look to contend for 3A crown