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Archives for September 2025

‘Indianola played really well’: Hawkettes fall in semifinals of Waukee Invitational

September 22, 2025 by Dan Holm

The fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team was hoping to get another shot at No. 2 Waukee in the Waukee Invitational on Saturday. The opportunity never came. The Hawkettes reached the semifinals of the tournament before dropping a 25-20, 25-23 decision to Indianola. It was their first loss to an unranked opponent this season. "Indianola played really … [Read more...] about ‘Indianola played really well’: Hawkettes fall in semifinals of Waukee Invitational

‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

September 21, 2025 by Dan Holm

The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned a fifth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Central College in Pella. The Jaguars scored 179 points. Ankeny, meanwhile, took 13th in the 24-team field with 327 points. "It was another good competitive effort from the guys," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

‘Hail State!’: Centennial’s Sandholm commits to play softball at Mississippi St.

September 21, 2025 by Dan Holm

Junior pitcher Lauren Sandholm of Ankeny Centennial has verbally committed to play softball for Mississippi State. Sandholm announced her decision via social media on Saturday. "I am beyond blessed and excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Mississippi State University!" Sandholm tweeted on X. "I am so grateful … [Read more...] about ‘Hail State!’: Centennial’s Sandholm commits to play softball at Mississippi St.

Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Daniel Larmie, Ankeny senior

September 21, 2025 by Dan Holm

The workhorse running back carries the ball 35 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Hawks to a 29-15 victory over Ankeny Centennial in the crosstown rivalry. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Daniel Larmie, Ankeny senior

Ankeny girls roll past Scarlets, will play at Valley next in Class 2A regional semifinal

September 20, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' tennis squad cruised to a 5-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in the quarterfinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Saturday morning. The Hawkettes swept five of the six singles matches in straight sets and held a commanding lead at the No. 5 spot when the meet was halted. "It was an awesome day for the girls!" said … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls roll past Scarlets, will play at Valley next in Class 2A regional semifinal

‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial

September 20, 2025 by Dan Holm

With the game on the line, the Ankeny football team trusted its faith in Daniel Larmie. The senior running back delivered another virtuoso performance. Larmie ran 35 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns to carry the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 29-15 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "I love when they trust me like that," … [Read more...] about ‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial

‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short

September 20, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After two quarters of play, the Ankeny Centennial football team was within striking distance going into the locker room after a momentum-swinging interception right before halftime. But things took a nose dive south from the very first play of the second half, and the Jaguars watched as the annual Jag-Hawk crosstown rivalry … [Read more...] about ‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short

Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive

September 19, 2025 by Dan Holm

On a night when the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't clicking on all cylinders, the third-ranked Jaguars still found a way to win. Centennial rallied from a 2-1 deficit on Thursday to post a 16-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 15-6 victory over No. 7 Valley. The Jaguars had dominated an earlier matchup in the same gym, rolling to a 21-10, 21-12 win at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive

North places 3rd in regional singles; Centennial duo takes 4th at Cedar Falls

September 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

Ankeny's Olivia North placed third in singles in a Class 2A regional girls' tennis tournament on Wednesday at Waukee Northwest, while the Ankeny Centennial duo of Kalyani Bhat and Ella Sutherland earned a fourth-place finish in doubles in another regional tournament at Cedar Falls. The top two finishers in both singles and doubles at eight regional sites … [Read more...] about North places 3rd in regional singles; Centennial duo takes 4th at Cedar Falls

Hawk golfers shoot 318 at River Valley, finish CIML schedule with pair of losses

September 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' golf team shot a 318 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. Second-ranked Dowling Catholic posted a 299 total to finish with an unbeaten 8-0 record in conference duals. No. 11 Waukee shot a 311. The Warriors are now 2-4 in the league. The Hawks finished their CIML schedule at 2-6. "I … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot 318 at River Valley, finish CIML schedule with pair of losses

Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments

September 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Class 4A boys' golf district assignments were announced on Wednesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny Centennial will play at the Fort Dodge Country Club on Monday, Oct. 6. Ankeny is headed to Copper Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 7. "I think I like (our draw) better than Mike probably likes his," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 317

September 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews Friday's Jag-Hawk football showdown with co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti and senior linebacker Will Morris of Ankeny Centennial and head coach Jeff Bauer and senior wide receiver Andrew Brandhorst of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 317

Hawkettes rely on balanced attack to dispose of CIML rival Johnston in 4 sets

September 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After taking a 2-1 lead in a tight matchup, Ankeny coach Liz Baethke tasked her volleyball players to have their best set of the night. And the Hawkettes delivered. Fourth-ranked Ankeny slammed the door shut on Johnston in the fourth set to clinch a 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-23, 25-13) road win over the No. 11 Dragons in a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rely on balanced attack to dispose of CIML rival Johnston in 4 sets

‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt

September 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

It was a "Jagalicious" kind of night at the Ankeny Centennial gym. The second-ranked Centennial volleyball team got three or more kills from six different players and swept to a 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 victory over No. 8 Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference match on Tuesday. "We always talk about being 'Jagalicious'--that's our little phrase that we … [Read more...] about ‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt

Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational

September 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

Tuesday's Tom Karpan Invitational at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School was expected to be a dual between the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team and No. 12 Valley. It turned into more of a Jaguar domination. Centennial placed all seven of its runners in the top eight and easily won the meet with 18 points. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational

Drake’s Crawford undergoes ACL and meniscus surgery after suffering injury

September 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

Mya Crawford's college basketball debut will have to wait until 2026. The former Ankeny Centennial star will miss her freshman season at Drake after suffering an injury during practice a week ago. "I tore my ACL and meniscus," said Crawford, who attended Tuesday's volleyball match at Centennial. "Surgery is this morning. Rehab will start sometime next … [Read more...] about Drake’s Crawford undergoes ACL and meniscus surgery after suffering injury

‘This was our best meet overall’: Ankeny wins 3 events in loss to No. 1 Waukee NW

September 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

The final score of Tuesday's dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center didn't tell the whole story. The seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team dropped a 103-83 decision to visiting Waukee Northwest, but coach Dustin Rhoads was ecstatic about his squad's effort. Ankeny managed to win three events against the Wolves, who placed second at last year's … [Read more...] about ‘This was our best meet overall’: Ankeny wins 3 events in loss to No. 1 Waukee NW

Jaguars place 8th, Hawks finish 10th on difficult Veenker course at Bowman Invite

September 16, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny boys' golf teams finished in the middle of the pack on Monday in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. The Jaguars shot a 307 and tied for seventh place among 18 teams with ninth-ranked Waukee, but lost a tiebreaker to the Warriors and finished eighth. Waukee's fifth score was two strokes better than … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 8th, Hawks finish 10th on difficult Veenker course at Bowman Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Javaris (JJ) Morgan, Ankeny Centennial football

September 15, 2025 by Dan Holm

Senior running back Javaris (JJ) Morgan has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 2-1 record. He ran nine times for 129 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead the Jaguars past Des Moines Lincoln, 47-6, on Thursday at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines. Morgan has rushed for 440 yards and eight touchdowns on just 27 carries season--an average of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Javaris (JJ) Morgan, Ankeny Centennial football

No. 4 Hawkettes finish 4-1 against ranked opponents at Caroline Found Invitational

September 14, 2025 by Dan Holm

For the second Saturday in a row, the Ankeny volleyball team traveled to eastern Iowa for a tournament featuring several ranked squads. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes went 4-1 in the Caroline Found Invitational at Iowa City West, where they lost only to Clear Creek Amana in the de facto championship match. The Clippers (18-1), the No. 1 team in Class 4A, … [Read more...] about No. 4 Hawkettes finish 4-1 against ranked opponents at Caroline Found Invitational

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