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‘They overwhelmed us’: High-powered Hawks dominate Centennial in 48-6 win

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You can believe the hype. The Ankeny football team is for real. Jase Bauer passed for four touchdowns and Colin Kadolph ran for three more as the second-ranked Hawks romped to a 48-6 victory over No. 7 Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium, defeating the Jaguars for the first time since 2015. "We all thought it was going to happen," Kadolph … [Read more...] about ‘They overwhelmed us’: High-powered Hawks dominate Centennial in 48-6 win

Loaded Ankeny football team looks to end losing skid against crosstown rival

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Ankeny football coach Rick Nelson is anxious to see what the Hawks can do. He won't have to wait much longer. The Hawks, who are second in the Class 4A preseason rankings, will open their season on Friday against archrival Ankeny Centennial. Kickoff at Ankeny Stadium, before a limited crowd due to COVID-19 concerns, is at 7 p.m. "I think we're going … [Read more...] about Loaded Ankeny football team looks to end losing skid against crosstown rival

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brecken Manus, Ankeny football

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Senior linebacker Brecken Manus helped the Ankeny football team to a 7-4 record and a Class 4A quarterfinal appearance last season. He led the Hawks with 59 tackles. Manus was named to the Class 4A all-state third team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. He was a repeat selection to the District 1 first team. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brecken Manus, Ankeny football

Highly-touted Kansas City receiver to join Brecht in Ankeny’s potent lineup

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The rumor turned out to be true. Arland Bruce IV, a three-star recruit who is committed to Iowa, has officially transferred to Ankeny High School and will play football for the Hawks this season. Speculation had been growing for the last several days that Bruce was headed to Ankeny. But his transfer to the school was not approved until Friday … [Read more...] about Highly-touted Kansas City receiver to join Brecht in Ankeny’s potent lineup

Ankeny receiver Kumm decommits from MSUM, will play for Iowa Central

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Ankeny football standout Jordan Kumm has decided to stay closer to home. The wide receiver, who had previously committed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead, announced earlier this week via Twitter that he'll be heading to Iowa Central Community College in the fall. "God's got a plan!" Kumm tweeted. "I would like to thank the whole coaching … [Read more...] about Ankeny receiver Kumm decommits from MSUM, will play for Iowa Central

Ankeny QB Bauer plans to make decision after his senior season

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The buzz around Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer is beginning to grow, even during these uncertain times. Bauer helped lead the Hawks to a 7-4 record and a Class 4A quarterfinal appearance last season. He passed for 2,207 yards and 20 touchdowns while completing 61.5 percent of his passes (126-of-205). Bauer was named to the Class 4A all-state first team … [Read more...] about Ankeny QB Bauer plans to make decision after his senior season

Prized Ankeny football recruit Brecht plans to make decision by end of June

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Ankeny football star Brody Brecht has narrowed his list of schools down to Iowa and Iowa State. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm caught up with the junior receiver, who is one of the state's top prospects in the Class of 2021, to get an update on his recruitment. Well Brody, you previously said you were hoping to commit after taking your official visits … [Read more...] about Prized Ankeny football recruit Brecht plans to make decision by end of June

Ankeny’s Kriebs to join Northern Iowa’s football program as preferred walk-on

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Ankeny defensive lineman Jack Kriebs wanted to play football at the highest level that he could. That's why Kriebs turned down offers from some smaller schools and accepted an invitation to join Northern Iowa's program as a preferred walk-on. "I had some offers from jucos like Iowa Western and Iowa Central and NAIA but nothing DI," said Kriebs. "I … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Kriebs to join Northern Iowa’s football program as preferred walk-on

Ankeny, Dowling share No. 1 spot in Gazette’s offseason football rankings

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The expectations for the Ankeny football team in the 2020 season were already going to be high. Now, they might be going through the roof. Ankeny has earned a co-No. 1 ranking along with seven-time defending state champion Dowling Catholic in Class 4A in the Cedar Rapids Gazette's offseason rankings. Both teams scored 54 poll points from a panel of six … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Dowling share No. 1 spot in Gazette’s offseason football rankings

Ankeny two-sport star Brecht narrows his list of schools to Iowa, Iowa State

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Ankeny football and baseball star Brody Brecht has decided to stay close to home. The junior wide receiver and hard-throwing pitcher announced on Twitter Thursday that he has narrowed his list of schools to Iowa and Iowa State. "Appreciate all the schools who have believed in me, but I will be focusing on these two," Brecht tweeted. Iowa's football … [Read more...] about Ankeny two-sport star Brecht narrows his list of schools to Iowa, Iowa State

IHSAA introduces success model for Class 4A football in 2020

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The Iowa High School Athletic Association has announced some changes for the upcoming football season, including a success model that will result in Class 4A being trimmed from 42 schools down to 40. The state is hoping to provide better competitive balance among Iowa's largest schools. Des Moines Hoover, Mason City and Burlington have dropped to Class 3A … [Read more...] about IHSAA introduces success model for Class 4A football in 2020

Bauer, Brecht, Petersen named to IPSWA’s Class 4A all-state first team

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Seven Ankeny players and four more from Ankeny Centennial have received all-state football honors from the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The teams were selected by print sports writers in Iowa during a meeting on Nov. 23. Junior wide receiver Brody Brecht and junior quarterback Jase Bauer of Ankeny were both named to the Class 4A first team along … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht, Petersen named to IPSWA’s Class 4A all-state first team

Gates, Bauer, Manus earn repeat all-district first-team honors

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial football teams each had 15 players receive all-district honors from the coaches in their respective districts. The Jaguars, who won the Class 4A District 2 title, had seven first-team selections and seven more on the second team. Ankeny had six first-team picks and six more on the second team in District 1. Centennial … [Read more...] about Gates, Bauer, Manus earn repeat all-district first-team honors

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny football

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Junior quarterback Colin Riggs helped the Ankeny football team to a 7-4 record this season. Riggs completed 10-of-12 passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns while serving as the backup to Jase Bauer. He also ran five times for 47 yards and another score. Riggs made his presence felt during the quarterfinals of the Class 4A playoffs, when he replaced … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny football

‘We’re starting a new tradition’: Hawks’ talented juniors look ahead to 2020

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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 Catholic the ball on the Hawks’ side of the field. The Maroons needed just five plays to find the end zone and take a 7-0 lead with a bunch of momentum. It … [Read more...] about ‘We’re starting a new tradition’: Hawks’ talented juniors look ahead to 2020

‘We made a lot of mistakes’: Hawks’ upset bid falls short against Dowling

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Nobody has been able to beat the Dowling Catholic football team in the Class 4A playoffs since 2012. Ninth-seeded Ankeny entered Friday's quarterfinal game at Williams Stadium with confidence that it could pull off an upset, but the third-seeded Maroons dominated the line of scrimmage and moved one step closer to a seventh consecutive state title with a … [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

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The Ankeny football team dropped a 42-14 decision to Dowling Catholic in the quarterfinals of the Class 4A playoffs on Friday at Williams Stadium in Des Moines. The six-time defending state champion Maroons (10-1) advanced to next Friday's semifinals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, where they will meet Cedar Rapids Kennedy (10-1) at 7 p.m. The Hawks … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic advances to semifinals with 42-14 victory over Ankeny