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Kasperbauer, Eagles set their sights on NJCAA Division II national championship

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Connor Kasperbauer is planning to play only one season of basketball at Kirkwood Community College. But it's already been a memorable year. Kasperbauer scored 12 points on Tuesday to help the second-ranked Eagles to a 106-52 victory over Southwestern in a Region XI quarterfinal game at Johnson Hall in Cedar Rapids. "This team can compete with … [Read more...] about Kasperbauer, Eagles set their sights on NJCAA Division II national championship

Schon, McCullough earn all-state honors from IGCA, IPSWA

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The Central Iowa Metropolitan League dominated the Class 5A state tournament last week, placing seven of its schools in the eight-team field. Now, the CIML has dominated the Class 5A all-state teams by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. The league boasts six of the eight first-team selections and 15 of the 24 all-staters overall. Seniors Rachel Schon … [Read more...] about Schon, McCullough earn all-state honors from IGCA, IPSWA

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Isabelle Vacek was one of the top reserves on the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The junior post player helped the Hawkettes to a 9-12 record this season. She scored a career-high 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 63-24 victory over visiting Des Moines North on Nov. 27. Vacek averaged 2.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. She made 63.9 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny girls’ basketball

Hard work pays off: Simpson’s Riordan, Reiter earn all-conference honors

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Conor Riordan wasn't the only former Ankeny player to fill a huge role for the SImpson College men's basketball team this season. Junior center Adam Reiter led the American Rivers Conference in rebounding and joined Riordan in earning all-conference honors after the Storm went 16-10 overall and 9-7 in league play. "Adam had a really good year," said … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off: Simpson’s Riordan, Reiter earn all-conference honors

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Alexandria Keahna-Harris, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior forward Alexandria Keahna-Harris helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 15-8 record. She scored 12 points and grabbed four rebounds in the Jaguars' 61-56 overtime loss to Southeast Polk in the Class 5A quarterfinals of the state tournament on Feb. 25 at Wells Fargo Arena. Keahna-Harris averaged 7.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Alexandria Keahna-Harris, Centennial girls’ basketball

McCullough, Schon named to coaches’ Central Conference first team

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After racking up double-doubles on a regular basis, Sara McCullough of Ankeny and Rachel Schon of Ankeny Centennial have both been named to the CIML Central Conference first team by a vote of the league's girls' basketball coaches. McCullough, a senior forward, led the Hawkettes to a 9-12 record this season. The Northern Iowa recruit averaged a team-high … [Read more...] about McCullough, Schon named to coaches’ Central Conference first team

Oldest living girls’ basketball players to be honored

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Some of the oldest living Iowa high school girls' basketball players will be honored Saturday during the 100th edition of the state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Five former players from Ankeny were nominated, and at least three of them are expected to attend. Wilma Moore Cornwell (99 years old), Tina Gioffredi Battani (95) and Mae Dean Blair Frisk … [Read more...] about Oldest living girls’ basketball players to be honored

McCullough, Schon to play in Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star Game

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For the last four seasons, Sara McCullough of Ankeny and Rachel Schon of Ankeny Centennial have been rivals on the basketball court. For one weekend next month, the two seniors will become teammates. Both McCullough and Schon have been selected to play in the Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star Game on April 6-7 at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar … [Read more...] about McCullough, Schon to play in Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star Game

Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season

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Ankeny Christian Academy's undefeated boys' basketball season came to an end on Monday. The Eagles lost to Council Bluffs St. Albert, 58-56, in a Class 1A substate final at ADM (Adel). They finished the season with a 23-1 record. "It was a tough game to lose," said ACA coach Paul Selindh. "So close." St. Albert avenged a 62-57 loss at Ankeny … [Read more...] about Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lily King, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball

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Lily King was one of the top reserves on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. The senior guard helped the Jaguars to a 15-8 record. She had three points, two rebounds and two assists as the Jaguars ended their season with a 61-56 overtime loss to Southeast Polk in the Class 5A quarterfinals on Monday at Wells Fargo Arena. King averaged 1.6 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lily King, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball

Ankeny AD Buttjer accepts same position at Dallas Center-Grimes

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Ankeny High School Activities Director Brent Buttjer has been named to the same position at Dallas Center-Grimes for the 2019-20 school year. Buttjer has been at Ankeny since the split into two high schools in the fall of 2013. “I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve the students, families, coaches, and directors of the Ankeny Community School … [Read more...] about Ankeny AD Buttjer accepts same position at Dallas Center-Grimes

McGraw, S.E. Polk girls outlast Jaguars in overtime thriller

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The final shot of Rachel Schon's high school basketball career won't define her legacy. But the spirit and determination that Schon and her Ankeny Centennial teammates showed during Monday's Class 5A quarterfinal against third-ranked Southeast Polk most certainly will. The No. 10 Jaguars battled back from an early 13-point deficit to force overtime … [Read more...] about McGraw, S.E. Polk girls outlast Jaguars in overtime thriller

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Garret Severseike, Centennial basketball

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Senior guard Garret Severseike helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 9-13 record. He scored 10 points on Friday as the Jaguars ended their season with a 68-53 loss at Waukee in a Class 4A substate semifinal. Severseike averaged 4.2 points per game and placed second on the team with 14 3-point goals. He was third on the squad in assists … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Garret Severseike, Centennial basketball

Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Class 5A quarterfinals

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Here's a quick primer on Monday's Class 5A quarterfinals and what COULD happen in the girls' state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena: 10 a.m.--#1 Johnston (21-2) vs. #8 Urbandale (13-9). The key matchup here will be between talented point guards Maya McDermott of Johnston and DeeDee Pryor of Urbandale, who have committed to play for Northern Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Class 5A quarterfinals

Williams hits game-winning basket in final seconds for MAC

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Three years ago, Keanna Williams helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to its first state championship. Then a sophomore, Williams was a clutch performer for the Jaguars. She made all five of her free throws and scored 13 points in Centennial's 46-42 victory over Johnston in the Class 5A final. Now a freshman guard on the Mineral Area … [Read more...] about Williams hits game-winning basket in final seconds for MAC

After pulling off one upset, Jaguars will try for another against S.E. Polk

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When the girls' state basketball tournament tips off on Monday at Wells Fargo Arena, 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial won't be mentioned as one of the favorites to capture the Class 5A title. But that's just fine with the Jaguars. Centennial pulled off one upset in order to reach the state tournament, and now it will try for another one. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about After pulling off one upset, Jaguars will try for another against S.E. Polk

Ankeny pitcher Fulk commits to play baseball for Hawkeyes

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Ankeny High School's Class of 2021 appears to have multiple college prospects in a variety of sports. One of them has already made his future plans. Sophomore pitcher Weston Fulk has verbally committed to play baseball for Iowa. He chose the Hawkeyes after attending one of their winter evaluation camps. "They had open arms for me," said Fulk. "They … [Read more...] about Ankeny pitcher Fulk commits to play baseball for Hawkeyes

Waukee boys pull away from Centennial with 17-0 run in final 5 minutes

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team suffered a 62-42 loss at Ames on Feb. 2, the Jaguars' record dropped to 4-12 on the season. Centennial coach Bob Fontana addressed his players in the locker room after the team's seventh consecutive loss. "I told them, 'Don't trip over what's in the rear view mirror. Let's move on--we're 0-0 and let's … [Read more...] about Waukee boys pull away from Centennial with 17-0 run in final 5 minutes