Sophomore Trent Frandson leads Ankeny's 400 freestyle relay team onto the pool deck during this year's state meet in Iowa City. Frandson earned all-American honors in four events after leading the Hawks to the first state title in school history. (Photo by Dan Holm) Five Ankeny swimmers have received all-American honors from the National Interscholastic … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors
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‘It was just a feeling of being at home’: Rumley chooses Tennessee
Ankeny junior Jasmine Rumley, a two-time state champion in the 50 freestyle, has verbally committed to the University of Tennessee. (Photo by Dan Holm) During her high school career, Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley has always been one of the fastest athletes in the pool, on the softball field, and on the track. Rumley could have elected to pursue any of those … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a feeling of being at home’: Rumley chooses Tennessee
HE’S BAAAAAACK: Hall of Fame Coach Whims returns to Ankeny volleyball post
Dave Whims was inducted into the Dick Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016. Now, he's returning to coach the Ankeny volleyball program that he led to four state titles in his first stint as the Hawkettes' coach. (Photo by Dan Holm) When Dave Whims retired as Ankeny's volleyball coach in 2014, he left as the state's all-time leader in coaching victories … [Read more...] about HE’S BAAAAAACK: Hall of Fame Coach Whims returns to Ankeny volleyball post
Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22
Ankeny running back Cael Boyd carries the ball during last year's game against Ankeny Centennial. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Dome Dynasty Premiere of "Legends in the Making: The Story of Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial Football" will be held on Monday, April 22 at the B&B Theatres in Ankeny. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing for current … [Read more...] about Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22
Vacek commits to play volleyball at Wayne State, will reunite with Ballenger
Ankeny's Isabelle Vacek spikes the ball during a victory over Dowling Catholic last season. Vacek has verbally committed to play for Wayne State. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny's Isabelle Vacek has known for a long time that she wanted to continue her volleyball career at Wayne State College. Earlier this week, the junior outside hitter made it … [Read more...] about Vacek commits to play volleyball at Wayne State, will reunite with Ballenger