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‘The campus felt like a great fit’: Clark verbally commits to play for Panthers

October 20, 2025 by Dan Holm

It's been a good weekend for Ankeny senior defensive back La'Marious Clark. On Friday, he made three tackles while helping the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 34-26 victory over No. 3 Valley in a top-five showdown at Ankeny Stadium. Then, on Sunday, he announced his verbal commitment to play football for the University of Northern Iowa. "I checked out a few … [Read more...] about ‘The campus felt like a great fit’: Clark verbally commits to play for Panthers

‘We earned it’: Hawks overcome 2 costly mistakes to knock off No. 3 Valley, 34-26

October 19, 2025 by Dan Holm

Entering Friday's showdown at Ankeny Stadium, the third-ranked Valley football team had allowed a total of just seven points in its previous three games. But the Tigers had not faced an opponent during that stretch with as many offensive weapons as No. 5 Ankeny. Kael Roush passed for 315 yards and three touchdowns while Daniel Larmie ran for 136 yards … [Read more...] about ‘We earned it’: Hawks overcome 2 costly mistakes to knock off No. 3 Valley, 34-26

Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Kael Roush, Ankeny senior

October 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

The quarterback passes for over 300 yards and three touchdowns and also runs for a score to lead the Hawks to a 34-26 victory over Valley in a top-five showdown. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Kael Roush, Ankeny senior

‘That sealed the deal’: Northern St. lands Ankeny’s Brandhorst after game day visit

October 16, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Northern State University football program has landed a verbal commitment from Ankeny's leading receiver. Senior Andrew Brandhorst has committed to play for the Wolves, an NCAA Division II program located in Aberdeen, S.D. "I looked at a lot of schools, but it wasn’t necessarily a tough decision," said Brandhorst. "Coach (Kyle) Weisman, the … [Read more...] about ‘That sealed the deal’: Northern St. lands Ankeny’s Brandhorst after game day visit

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 321

October 16, 2025 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down Friday's huge football games with assistant coaches Rob Luther of Ankeny, Mike Fontana of Dowling Catholic and Taylor Anderson of Ankeny Centennial. Revive owner Stef Gatica also stops by for a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 321

‘We needed a game like this’: Hawks rout Little Cyclones in tune-up for No. 4 Valley

October 12, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Ankeny football coach Jeff Bauer just wanted to see his squad execute and handle business coming off the Hawks' loss to Johnston in a top-five showdown a week ago. And by the end of the first quarter on Friday in Ames, the Hawks were already pushing for a running clock. Seventh-ranked Ankeny got the bounce-back win and a … [Read more...] about ‘We needed a game like this’: Hawks rout Little Cyclones in tune-up for No. 4 Valley

Hawks are No. 7, Jaguars No. 14 in initial Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

October 6, 2025 by Dan Holm

Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial are in position to make the Class 5A football playoffs with three weeks left to go in the regular season. The Iowa High School Athletic Association unveiled its initial RPI rankings for Class 5A on Monday. The Hawks are No. 7 with an RPI of 0.6085, while the Jaguars are No. 14 with an RPI of 0.5285. The RPI … [Read more...] about Hawks are No. 7, Jaguars No. 14 in initial Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

‘It was a total team loss’: Hawks’ late lead slips away against No. 5 Johnston

October 4, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny football team just couldn’t find a way to get its offense and defense to sync up in a top-five showdown. As fourth-ranked Ankeny’s offense started to get going in the second half, so did No. 5 Johnston and the Dragons were able to pull out a 30-21 victory on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. “Obviously, we’re … [Read more...] about ‘It was a total team loss’: Hawks’ late lead slips away against No. 5 Johnston

Hawks build 26-0 lead, then hold off S.C. East’s furious rally for homecoming win

September 27, 2025 by Dan Holm

Two of the state's top defensive units were on display Friday night at Ankeny Stadium. In the end, the fourth-ranked Ankeny football team made just enough plays to hold on for a 26-20 victory over previously unbeaten Sioux City East. It was the Class 5A District 3 opener for the Hawks (4-1), who survived an onside kick with 20 seconds left to extend their … [Read more...] about Hawks build 26-0 lead, then hold off S.C. East’s furious rally for homecoming win

Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Daniel Larmie, Ankeny senior

September 21, 2025 by Dan Holm

The workhorse running back carries the ball 35 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Hawks to a 29-15 victory over Ankeny Centennial in the crosstown rivalry. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Daniel Larmie, Ankeny senior

‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial

September 20, 2025 by Dan Holm

With the game on the line, the Ankeny football team trusted its faith in Daniel Larmie. The senior running back delivered another virtuoso performance. Larmie ran 35 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns to carry the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 29-15 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "I love when they trust me like that," … [Read more...] about ‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial

‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short

September 20, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After two quarters of play, the Ankeny Centennial football team was within striking distance going into the locker room after a momentum-swinging interception right before halftime. But things took a nose dive south from the very first play of the second half, and the Jaguars watched as the annual Jag-Hawk crosstown rivalry … [Read more...] about ‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 317

September 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews Friday's Jag-Hawk football showdown with co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti and senior linebacker Will Morris of Ankeny Centennial and head coach Jeff Bauer and senior wide receiver Andrew Brandhorst of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 317

‘We tried to spread the ball around’: Hawks rout Riders, limit Larmie’s touches

September 13, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny football team didn't need a heavy dose of Daniel Larmie on Friday night. The leading rusher in Class 5A, Larmie scored the game's first touchdown before the fifth-ranked Hawks relied on some other weapons and a strong defensive performance to beat Des Moines Roosevelt, 49-0, at Ankeny Stadium. "We were trying to limit Larmie, and we had some … [Read more...] about ‘We tried to spread the ball around’: Hawks rout Riders, limit Larmie’s touches

‘Our defense was lights out’: Hawks shut down Waukee for 26-13 road victory

September 7, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Friday night’s showing in Waukee might have been one of the top defensive performances Ankeny coach Jeff Bauer has seen during his tenure at the helm of the Hawks’ program. Ankeny marched into Waukee Stadium, locked the Warriors down on their home turf and walked away with a 26-13 victory for the Hawks’ first win of the … [Read more...] about ‘Our defense was lights out’: Hawks shut down Waukee for 26-13 road victory

‘We know we’ve got a good team’: Hawks fall short in opener against Waukee NW

August 31, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) For just a brief moment, the Ankeny football players thought they’d put the dagger in what would have been a season-opening victory over Waukee Northwest. An untimely holding penalty wiped away an Ankeny touchdown and opened up the opportunity for the fourth-ranked Wolves to snatch a 25-24 win from the jaws of defeat during … [Read more...] about ‘We know we’ve got a good team’: Hawks fall short in opener against Waukee NW

All-staters Clark, Larmie, Whitinger give Ankeny football team strong nucleus

August 28, 2025 by Dan Holm

Despite some heavy losses to graduation, the Ankeny football team isn't starting over from scratch. The Hawks return several key players from a team that posted a 6-5 record and reached the Class 5A quarterfinals, including a trio of all-staters. "This might be the best looking team I've had getting off the bus, but we've got a lot of guys who haven't … [Read more...] about All-staters Clark, Larmie, Whitinger give Ankeny football team strong nucleus

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Daniel Larmie, Ankeny football

August 25, 2025 by Dan Holm

Senior running back Daniel Larmie is one of three returning all-state players for the Ankeny football team. He helped the Hawks to a 6-5 record and a trip to the Class 5A quarterfinals last season. Larmie rushed for 1,208 yards and 11 touchdowns on 186 carries while also catching 11 passes for 56 yards as a junior. He was named to the Class 5A second team … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Daniel Larmie, Ankeny football

IHSAA announces football schedules for 2025, 2026: Hawks, Jags to play in Week 4

April 7, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

Ankeny’s Bernholtz to join teammate Hill in Iowa Central’s football recruiting class

March 7, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

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