Former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer has re-entered the transfer portal. Bauer, who played three seasons at Central Michigan before transferring to Sam Houston last December, announced on Tuesday that he will play his final season elsewhere. His departure comes two days after Sam Houston coach K.C. Keeler announced that he is stepping down, effective … [Read more...] about Bauer re-enters transfer portal, will look for new school to play his final season
Archives for December 2024
‘I’m having a lot of fun’: Baldwin helps Hawkettes past Des Moines Christian
It's been a smooth transition onto the Ankeny girls' basketball team for former Valley player Reagan Baldwin. The junior forward scored nine points on Monday to help the eighth-ranked Hawkettes to a 50-36 victory in a non-conference game at Des Moines Christian. "I'm having a lot of fun playing with everyone," said Baldwin. Baldwin has averaged nine … [Read more...] about ‘I’m having a lot of fun’: Baldwin helps Hawkettes past Des Moines Christian
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Finn Stukerjurgen, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Senior Finn Stukerjurgen is a five-time state qualifier for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. He helped the Hawks to a third-place finish in the season-opening Sprint Invitational on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Stukerjurgen placed fifth in the 100 individual medley with a time of 56.76 seconds and finished third in the 50 backstroke in 26.01. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Finn Stukerjurgen, Ankeny boys’ swimming
THE END OF AN ERA: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play in final NCAA Tourney
Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star Devyn Robinson will try to close out her collegiate career in style. The fifth-year senior is headed to the NCAA Tournament along with second-seeded Wisconsin, which was placed in the Nebraska regional when the NCAA pairings were announced on Sunday. The Badgers (23-6) have earned a bid to the tournament for the … [Read more...] about THE END OF AN ERA: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play in final NCAA Tourney
Minnesota State women’s soccer team reaches Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament
The Minnesota State women's soccer team is headed to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division II national tournament for the third time in program history. The Mavericks (17-1-6) prevailed in a nail-biting Central Region match against Central Missouri on Sunday, securing their spot in the quarterfinals with a thrilling 1-0 overtime win at South Recreation … [Read more...] about Minnesota State women’s soccer team reaches Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament
Jaguars shut down Pleasant Valley in opener, give DeJong his 700th career win
The 700th career victory for Ankeny Centennial's Scott DeJong followed a familiar script. The legendary girls' basketball coach reached the milestone on Saturday when the third-ranked Jaguars opened their season by winning a defensive battle against No. 5 Pleasant Valley, 39-26, at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. "It was two good teams … [Read more...] about Jaguars shut down Pleasant Valley in opener, give DeJong his 700th career win
‘We are very excited to get this season rolling!’: Hawks return 6 state qualifiers
The strength of the Ankeny wrestling team will be at the lower weights. The Hawks return six of their nine state qualifiers from a year ago, and five of them competed at the five lowest weights. "I think that we have several guys on our team that can win state titles, like our three placewinners and potentially some others as well," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about ‘We are very excited to get this season rolling!’: Hawks return 6 state qualifiers