A year ago, Ankeny's Ray J Crawford was one of the top running backs in the CIML, rushing for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns on 202 carries. This season, he might not be able to match those numbers. That's because Ankeny coach Rick Nelson has elected to shore up his defense by moving Crawford to linebacker. The 6-foot, 196-pound senior will still get … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Crawford hopes to be impact player on defense, too
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Ankeny’s Hill to play for Truman State; Jackson, Kajewski also make their choices
Ankeny football players Drew Hill, A.J. Jackson and Dayne Kajewski were all looking for the right fit in a college. They each found it. Hill, an all-state receiver as a junior, verbally committed to play for Truman State on Friday. He picked the Bulldogs after previously considering two other schools. "It was a tough decision," Hill said. "My mind … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Hill to play for Truman State; Jackson, Kajewski also make their choices
IHSAA announces district football assignments
Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial now know some of their football opponents for the 2018 season. The Iowa High School Athletic Association has released its district assignments for the next two years. Ankeny has been placed in Class 4A District 1 along with Des Moines Hoover, Des Moines Lincoln, Dowling Catholic, Sioux City East and Sioux City North, … [Read more...] about IHSAA announces district football assignments
