Ankeny girls' soccer coach Dan Bertsch has resigned from his position after three years with the program. Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer said that all three of Bertsch's assistants have resigned as well. "Coach Bertsch provided a great deal of passion and dedication to our girls’ soccer program for which I am grateful. We wish him luck in the … [Read more...] about Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kate Heine, Ankeny softball
Kate Heine of the Ankeny softball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Heine helped the Hawkettes to a 28-13 record. She served primarily as a pinch-runner for coach Dave Bingham. Heine, a junior, batted .333 in 24 games. She stole five bases and scored 20 runs. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kate Heine, Ankeny softball
Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic
The challenge for some members of the Ankeny boys' golf team is to play a solid 18-hole round and not just nine holes. That was very evident during Tuesday's CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic, which posted a 308-315 victory over the Hawks at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I thought we played Ok," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic
Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course
A pair of sophomores made impressive debuts for the Ankeny boys' golf team on Thursday. Dylan Taylor carded a 79 and Joey Newton added an 83 to help the Hawks to a fourth-place finish in the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational at Waveland Golf Course. Taylor placed ninth as an individual. "I thought we played well, especially Joey and Dylan," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course
Hawk golfers are young, but goals remain the same
Thursday's season-opening meet could pay some dividends for the Ankeny boys' golf team in October. Ankeny will kick off the season by competing in the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational at Waveland, where the Hawks will also be headed for a Class 4A district meet on Oct. 2. Last year, Ankeny placed fourth in a district meet at Whispering Creek, … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers are young, but goals remain the same