The Ankeny girls' basketball team is eighth in the preseason Class 5A rankings released on Wednesday by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny returns four starters from a team that posted a 10-13 record last year, led by all-state guard and Creighton commit Jayla Williams. The Hawkettes will open their season on Saturday with a non-conference … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls are No. 8 in preseason Class 5A basketball rankings from IGHSAU
‘We have really good athletes to work with’: Booth takes over as bowling coach
The high school bowling season will have a different look this winter. While the girls' teams have already been practicing since early November, the boys' squads didn't begin practice until this week. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association will hold separate state tournaments at the end of the … [Read more...] about ‘We have really good athletes to work with’: Booth takes over as bowling coach
‘Lake Land feels like the right place’: Jags’ Starr commits to play for Illinois JUCO
Ankeny Centennial pitcher and infielder Elijah Starr has committed to play baseball next year at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Ill. Starr picked the Lakers after looking at a variety of schools. "It was most definitely a tough decision," said Starr. "I had my decision narrowed down to Lake Land, Dodge City in Kansas, and Dakota County in Minnesota. All … [Read more...] about ‘Lake Land feels like the right place’: Jags’ Starr commits to play for Illinois JUCO
Ankeny girls get 2 falls from Shade, 3 others in victories over W-SR, Decorah
The Ankeny girls' wrestling team came away with a pair of victories on Tuesday in a season-opening triangular meet at Waverly-Shell Rock. Ankeny won 10 of the 14 matches to post a 60-19 triumph over the host Go-Hawks. The team recorded six falls and won four other matches by forfeit. Ankeny also defeated Decorah, 49-30. The squad had five more pins … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls get 2 falls from Shade, 3 others in victories over W-SR, Decorah
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 325
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 the upcoming season with coach Nate Tobey and senior guards Jayla Williams and Ainsley Kiene of the Ankeny girls' basketball team. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 325
Kovacs earns all-tournament honors after Mavericks capture NSIC championship
Former Ankeny Centennial star Courtney Kovacs and the Minnesota State women's soccer team are headed back to the NCAA Division II tournament. Kovacs, a senior defender and midfielder, contributed an early assist as the Mavericks posted a 2-1 victory over St. Cloud State in overtime in the championship of the NSIC Tournament on Sunday at The Pitch in … [Read more...] about Kovacs earns all-tournament honors after Mavericks capture NSIC championship
Centennial trio, Ankeny threesome earn all-state volleyball honors from IGCA
Three Ankeny Centennial volleyball stars have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with a trio of Ankeny standouts. Centennial's Mya Lei-Butters and Tatem Schmidt were joined on the Class 5A second team by fellow senior Hailey Flanders of Ankeny. Lei-Butters was a third-team pick as a junior. Two other Ankeny players, … [Read more...] about Centennial trio, Ankeny threesome earn all-state volleyball honors from IGCA
ACA’s Bentz named to Class 1A all-state fourth team by Girls’ Coaches Association
Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball standout Breeze Bentz has been named to the Class 1A all-state fourth team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Bentz, a sophomore right-side hitter, helped ACA to a 28-14 record this season. The Eagles advanced to a regional final before falling to BCLUW. Bentz placed third on her team with 212 kills and 298 … [Read more...] about ACA’s Bentz named to Class 1A all-state fourth team by Girls’ Coaches Association
Ex-Jaguar standout Porter scores his first collegiate TD in Huskies’ victory at UMass
Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Elijah Porter made the biggest play of his collegiate career in Northern Illinois' 45-3 victory at Massachusetts on Wednesday night. Porter, a redshirt freshman running back, caught a pass over the middle from Jalen Macon and raced 67 yards to the end zone for his first career touchdown with 11 minutes 42 seconds … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar standout Porter scores his first collegiate TD in Huskies’ victory at UMass
Morgan, Dieken-Keahey, McIntire among 10 Jaguars on all-district first team
The Ankeny Centennial football team landed 10 players on the all-district first team, led by senior running back JJ Morgan, who was named the District 4 Offensive MVP. Senior offensive lineman Braylin Dieken-Keahey and senior punter Austin McIntire were among the other first-team picks. Dieken-Keahey earned first-team honors for the second straight year … [Read more...] about Morgan, Dieken-Keahey, McIntire among 10 Jaguars on all-district first team
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Trosper, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Senior Madi Trosper helped the Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 27th-place finish in the state meet last week at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City. She placed 31st in the 50 freestyle for the second straight year, posting a time of 25.63 seconds. Trosper swam the backstroke leg of the 200 medley relay in 28.21 seconds, helping her … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Trosper, Ankeny girls’ swimming
Ankeny libero Flanders to play volleyball for Ferris State of Great Lakes Conference
Ankeny senior libero Hailey Flanders has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next year at Ferris State, an NCAA Division II school in Big Rapids, Mich. Flanders helped the Hawkettes to a 28-9 record and a trip to the Class 5A semifinals this season. She led Class 5A with 60 aces and ranked fourth in Class 5A with 450 digs. Flanders was a … [Read more...] about Ankeny libero Flanders to play volleyball for Ferris State of Great Lakes Conference
‘We would be selling ourselves short’: Ankeny girls look to win title in 4th season
The fourth season for the Ankeny girls' wrestling program promises to be another exciting one. Seven state qualifiers are back from a team that earned runner-up honors in last year's Class 2A state tournament, led by defending state champion Hayden Bratland. "We return the second-most state tournament points behind Raccoon River-Northwest," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We would be selling ourselves short’: Ankeny girls look to win title in 4th season
Centennial’s Cogdill, Fickbohm named Class 4A at-large XC coaches of the year
Ankeny Centennial cross country coaches Eric Cogdill and Chad Fickbohm have been named Class 4A at-large coaches of the year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. The IATC announced the awards following its fall meeting on Sunday. This is the seventh time that Cogdill has been honored. He guided the Centennial girls' team to a fifth-place finish in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Cogdill, Fickbohm named Class 4A at-large XC coaches of the year
Martin delivers golden goal in OT to send Missouri Western to NCAA Div. II tourney
Ava Martin booted the Missouri Western women's soccer team to unprecedented heights on Saturday. The former Ankeny Centennial star scored the golden goal in overtime to give the fourth-seeded Griffons a 2-1 victory over No. 6-seed Central Oklahoma in the championship game of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) tournament at the … [Read more...] about Martin delivers golden goal in OT to send Missouri Western to NCAA Div. II tourney
Centennial wrestling star Vandermark signs letter of intent with Cyclones
As a three-time state placewinner with a career record of 120-18, Ankeny Centennial standout Cale Vandermark attracted heavy interest from all three of Iowa's NCAA Division I wrestling programs. In the end, Vandermark decided to stay close to home--signing a letter of intent to compete for Iowa State next year. A strong student as well, he will receive … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestling star Vandermark signs letter of intent with Cyclones
‘I can’t wait to get up there’: Centennial’s Miller to play golf at Iowa Central
Ankeny Centennial golfer McCoy Miller has committed to play next year for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Miller said it wasn't a difficult decision. "I reached out to some schools and had a couple reach out to me, but had a good visit with coach (Kris) Graewin and went on a visit to Iowa Central and it just felt like the right fit for … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait to get up there’: Centennial’s Miller to play golf at Iowa Central
‘I think we’re really going to improve’: Ankeny swimmers place 27th at state
The Ankeny girls' swimming team managed to drop some time in all three of the relays at the state meet on Friday in Iowa City, but it wasn't enough to propel the squad to higher finishes in those events. In the end, Ankeny finished 27th overall with 17 points. The team had placed 29th a year ago with nine points. Ankeny opened the meet at the Campus … [Read more...] about ‘I think we’re really going to improve’: Ankeny swimmers place 27th at state
Ankeny’s Madetzke to join Missouri St. women’s track, cross country programs
The decision to focus on her running career has paid off for Ankeny senior Makenna Madetzke. Madetzke, who spent a lot of time playing soccer until her junior year, will join the Missouri State women's track and cross country programs in 2026. She signed a letter of intent with the Lady Bears earlier this week. "I looked at a lot of schools and took … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Madetzke to join Missouri St. women’s track, cross country programs
Repeat picks Larmie, Clark, Whitinger among 10 Hawks on all-district first team
Senior running back Daniel Larmie has been named to the all-district first team for the third consecutive year, while senior defensive back La'Marious Clark and junior linebacker Dawson Whitinger were both repeat picks after leading the Ankeny football team to a 7-3 record this season. The Hawks placed seven more players on the first team, including … [Read more...] about Repeat picks Larmie, Clark, Whitinger among 10 Hawks on all-district first team