Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer carries the ball during Friday's Class 4A quarterfinal against Dowling Catholic at Williams Stadium. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny Hawks needed a fourth-down conversion on their own 29-yard line to even achieve a first down on their first drive of the night. A shanked punt after three more failed plays gave Dowling … [Read more...] about ‘We’re starting a new tradition’: Hawks’ talented juniors look ahead to 2020
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‘We made a lot of mistakes’: Hawks’ upset bid falls short against Dowling
Ankeny coach Rick Nelson hugs senior wide receiver Jordan Kumm after the Hawks lost to Dowling Catholic, 42-14, in a Class 4A quarterfinal on Friday at Williams Stadium. Ankeny finished the season with a 7-4 record. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Nobody has been able to beat the Dowling Catholic football team in the Class 4A playoffs since 2012. Ninth-seeded … [Read more...] about ‘We made a lot of mistakes’: Hawks’ upset bid falls short against Dowling
Dowling Catholic advances to semifinals with 42-14 victory over Ankeny
Ankeny coach Rick Nelson talks to his players following Friday's loss to Dowling Catholic in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Williams Stadium in Des Moines. The Maroons posted a 42-14 victory to advance to next Friday's semifinals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny football team dropped a 42-14 decision to Dowling Catholic in … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic advances to semifinals with 42-14 victory over Ankeny
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 70
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny assistant football coach Adam Booth and senior offensive lineman Sam Belding stopped by to discuss the Hawks' first-round playoff victory over Southeast Polk and to preview the quarterfinal game against Dowling Catholic with Ankeny Fanatic … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 70
Hawks hold off S.E. Polk in slugfest, will play Dowling Catholic in quarterfinals
The Ankeny players celebrate in the final seconds of their 24-14 victory at Southeast Polk in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs on Friday. (Photo by Dan Holm) A year ago, the Ankeny football team nearly pulled off a road upset in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs, dropping a 24-21 decision to then-unbeaten Valley. The Hawks weren't … [Read more...] about Hawks hold off S.E. Polk in slugfest, will play Dowling Catholic in quarterfinals