The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the football schedules for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will play each other in Week 4 both years. Here are the complete schedules for both the Hawks and Jaguars: 2025 Ankeny (Group 3) Aug. 29: Waukee Northwest Sept. 5: at Waukee Sept. 12: Des Moines … [Read more...] about IHSAA announces football schedules for 2025, 2026: Hawks, Jags to play in Week 4
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A CHANGE OF PLANS: Ankeny’s Lindaman to join women’s rowing program at Kansas
When Ankeny swimmer Gracie Lindaman committed to join the women's rowing program at Iowa, she thought she'd be spending the next four years of her life in Iowa City. "I loved their staff, had some great connections with some of the other freshmen recruits, and I was familiar with campus," Lindaman said. Everything changed, though, just 24 hours before … [Read more...] about A CHANGE OF PLANS: Ankeny’s Lindaman to join women’s rowing program at Kansas
Ankeny’s Bernholtz to join teammate Hill in Iowa Central’s football recruiting class
Karsten Bernholtz didn't join the Ankeny football team until his senior year. The defensive end made enough of an impact, though, to earn an opportunity to take his skills to the next level. Bernholtz has committed to play next year for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. He becomes the second Hawk in the Tritons' recruiting class, following … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Bernholtz to join teammate Hill in Iowa Central’s football recruiting class
‘They all showed they cared’: Iowa Central coaches convince Hill to become a Triton
Ankeny linebacker Tristan Hill has committed to play football at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Hill helped the Hawks to a 6-5 record and a trip to the Class 5A quarterfinals last season. "I looked at quite a few schools all the way from JUCO and NAIA up to D2 so I got to experience the different levels a little bit throughout my … [Read more...] about ‘They all showed they cared’: Iowa Central coaches convince Hill to become a Triton
Group assignments for 2025 and 2026 football seasons announced by IHSAA
Following Wednesday morning’s Zoom meeting of the IHSAA Board of Control, district and group assignments for the 2025 and 2026 football seasons are now available. Districts and Class 5A groups are effective for a two-year cycle. This will be the second cycle with a socioeconomic factor added for football classifications. Approved in 2023 by the State … [Read more...] about Group assignments for 2025 and 2026 football seasons announced by IHSAA
‘I really like the culture that Central has’: Ankeny’s Dorfler to play football for Dutch
Ankeny offensive lineman Jack Dorfler has committed to play football next year at Central College. Dorfler announced his future plans on social media Friday. "It's a relief that I made my decision," he said. Dorfler helped Ankeny to a 6-5 record last season. The Hawks reached the Class 5A quarterfinals. Dorfler, who was named to the District 6 … [Read more...] about ‘I really like the culture that Central has’: Ankeny’s Dorfler to play football for Dutch
Missouri recruit Zuber repeats as Iowa’s Gatorade cross country runner of the year
Two-time state champion Ethan Zuber of Ankeny has been named Iowa's Gatorade cross country runner of the year for the second straight season. The senior pulled away in the final half mile to defend his boys' Class 4A title on Nov. 1 at Fort Dodge. He posted a time of 15:01.2 in the 5K race. Zuber was part of the lead pack for the first two miles before … [Read more...] about Missouri recruit Zuber repeats as Iowa’s Gatorade cross country runner of the year
‘Coe checked all my boxes’: Ankeny’s Weddingfeld to play golf for Kohawks
Ankeny senior Caden Weddingfeld will continue his golf career at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Weddingfeld, the son of longtime Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld, said he was really impressed by Eric Karius--who coaches both the men's and women's teams at Coe. "I had talked to several different coaches, but just found that the Coe coach was the most active … [Read more...] about ‘Coe checked all my boxes’: Ankeny’s Weddingfeld to play golf for Kohawks
‘It’s super nice to stay close to home’: Randolph commits to play for Grand View
Ankeny senior Mason Randolph played on both sides of the ball during his high school football career. His future, though, appears to be as a defensive back. Randolph has verbally committed to play for Grand View, which recruited him to become a part of the Vikings' secondary. "It was a tough decision, but the right one," said … [Read more...] about ‘It’s super nice to stay close to home’: Randolph commits to play for Grand View
‘I loved the bond that their players have’: Ankeny’s Johnson commits to Quincy
"Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk." For Ankeny defensive back Mykal Johnson, that phrase actually describes his transition next year to the collegiate level. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound senior has announced his verbal commitment to play football for the Quincy University Hawks of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the bond that their players have’: Ankeny’s Johnson commits to Quincy
KICKERS COMMIT: Harrington to play for SDSU; Bendezu headed to Concordia
The standout kickers on the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial football teams have made their college choices. Ankeny's Ryan Harrington has verbally committed to South Dakota State. "I was going all over the place in the Midwest ranging from D2 and D3 teams," said Harrington. "I had lots of visits and got to see different cultures … [Read more...] about KICKERS COMMIT: Harrington to play for SDSU; Bendezu headed to Concordia
Girls’ state swimming and diving meet to move to Iowa City in fall of 2025
The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced on Monday that the girls' state swimming and diving meet is headed to Iowa City in the fall of 2025. Here is the press release from the IGHSAU: The Board of Directors of the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union approved the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center as the new home … [Read more...] about Girls’ state swimming and diving meet to move to Iowa City in fall of 2025
‘It kind of feels like a full circle moment for me’: Crandall commits to Panthers
Former Ankeny football standout Ryan Crandall is headed to Cedar Falls. One of the most productive linebackers at the NCAA Division I FCS level last season, Crandall announced on Wednesday that he will play next year at Northern Iowa under new head coach Todd Stepsis. "I looked at a handful of schools," said Crandall, who started 26 games in three … [Read more...] about ‘It kind of feels like a full circle moment for me’: Crandall commits to Panthers
Beroth follows in Anderson’s footsteps, commits to play for Northwestern College
About a month after teammate Luke Anderson committed to play football at Northwestern College, Ankeny offensive lineman Lukis Beroth committed to the Red Raiders as well. Beroth announced his decision on Friday. Last weekend, he attended Northwestern's quarterfinal game against Grand View in the NAIA Championship Series along with Anderson, the Hawks' … [Read more...] about Beroth follows in Anderson’s footsteps, commits to play for Northwestern College
Beroth named to Class 5A all-state first team by IFCA for 2nd consecutive year
Ankeny football standout Lukis Beroth has been named to the Class 5A all-state first team for the second year in a row by the Iowa Football Coaches Association. Beroth, a senior, was the anchor of the Hawks' offensive line. He helped the team to a 6-5 record and a trip to the Class 5A quarterfinals. Beroth was joined on the first team by teammates Ryan … [Read more...] about Beroth named to Class 5A all-state first team by IFCA for 2nd consecutive year
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ainsley Kiene, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Junior guard Ainsley Kiene had six points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals to help the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 66-28 victory over visiting Ames in its season opener on Saturday. Kiene averaged 11.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore as the Hawkettes posted a 13-10 record. She earned all-conference honorable mention … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ainsley Kiene, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Miller named to IGCA Elite all-state team, joins Pratt, Hanfelt on Class 5A first team
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Delaney Miller has been named to the Elite all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Miller and teammate Jaeden Pratt were both repeat picks to the Class 5A first team. They were joined on the squad by Ankeny star Reagan Hanfelt. Two other Ankeny players, Baileigh Carlsen and Kamryn Scheib, were both … [Read more...] about Miller named to IGCA Elite all-state team, joins Pratt, Hanfelt on Class 5A first team
Cogdill, Jumper earn Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year honors from IATC
Girls' cross country coaches Eric Cogdill of Ankeny Centennial and TJ Jumper of Ankeny have been named Class 4A At-Large Coaches of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Cogdill guided the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Nov. 1, equaling the program's second-highest finish ever. He also guided the squad to four … [Read more...] about Cogdill, Jumper earn Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year honors from IATC
After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet
It wasn't the kind of day that the Ankeny girls' swimming team was hoping for. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the 200 medley relay to open Saturday's state meet at Marshalltown, and they went on to place 29th overall with nine points. It marked the first time since 2013 that Ankeny didn't place in the top 10. Ankeny was seeded seventh in the … [Read more...] about After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet
Ankeny’s Beroth, Harrington, Larmie earn repeat first-team honors in 5A District 6
The Ankeny football squad placed eight players on the Class 5A District 6 first team, including a trio of repeat picks in senior offensive lineman Lukis Beroth, senior place-kicker Ryan Harrington and junior running back Daniel Larmie. Harrington converted all 27 of his PAT attempts and 11-of-15 field goals while also recording 31 touchbacks on 45 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Beroth, Harrington, Larmie earn repeat first-team honors in 5A District 6