Football schedules for the 2023 and 2024 regular seasons have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Class 5A uses a success model for its group format and regular season scheduling. Groups are assigned by the IHSAA, then schools select preferred non-district opponents and submit them to the IHSAA through a priority list. The … [Read more...] about Football schedules announced: Jaguars to host Ankeny in 2023 opener on Aug. 25
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Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 220
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews Justin Crouch about his decision to resign as the Ankeny boys' and girls' swimming coach and discusses the girls' soccer season with coach Chris Allen and senior midfielder Alanna Pennington of Ankeny Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 220
Football group assignments for Class 5A announced by IHSAA
The district and group assignments for the 2023 and 2024 football seasons have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Districts and Class 5A groups are effective for a two-year cycle. The 2023 season will be the first with a socioeconomic factor added for classifications. Approved this winter by the State Board of Education, the … [Read more...] about Football group assignments for Class 5A announced by IHSAA
‘What more could a guy ask for?’: Ankeny native Bauer named to replace Nelson
It turns out that the successor to Ankeny football coach Rick Nelson was already on his coaching staff. Assistant coach Jeff Bauer has been named to replace Nelson, who announced in early January that he was leaving to return to his previous position as the offensive line coach at Northern Iowa. "This is what I'm supposed to be doing," said Bauer, an … [Read more...] about ‘What more could a guy ask for?’: Ankeny native Bauer named to replace Nelson
Ankeny place-kicker Warner verbally commits to play for Simpson College
Like a lot of athletes, Ankeny football player Keeghan Warner wanted to continue his career at the collegiate level, but part of his decision-making process included financial considerations. Warner, a place-kicker, found the right fit in Simpson College. He announced his verbal commitment to the Storm over the weekend. "I looked at a pretty good … [Read more...] about Ankeny place-kicker Warner verbally commits to play for Simpson College