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Fall

Valley swimmers overcome 13-point deficit to post 95-90 victory over Ankeny

September 24, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' swimming team built a 61-48 lead after seven events during Tuesday's dual meet at Valley. The margin, however, wasn't enough to produce a victory. The 12th-ranked Tigers rallied over the last five events to beat No. 5 Ankeny, 95-90, for their first CIML Conference win. They improved to 1-2 in the league and 2-2 overall, while the … [Read more...] about Valley swimmers overcome 13-point deficit to post 95-90 victory over Ankeny

‘It was a good Monday for us’: Hawks shoot 305, place 4th at Spray Invitational

September 23, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' golf team hasn't always played the best this season on unfamiliar courses. Monday, though, wasn't one of those days. The Hawks placed fourth among eight squads in the Steve Spray Invitational at the Indianola Country Club. They posted a 305 total, their second-best score away from Otter Creek this fall. "It was a good Monday for us … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good Monday for us’: Hawks shoot 305, place 4th at Spray Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 318

September 22, 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 Thursday’s Jag-Hawk volleyball showdown with head coaches Liz Baethke of Ankeny and Jessica Rinehart of Ankeny Centennial. Dowling Catholic offensive line coach Andy Pollock weighs in on both … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 318

‘Indianola played really well’: Hawkettes fall in semifinals of Waukee Invitational

September 22, 2025 by Dan Holm

The fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team was hoping to get another shot at No. 2 Waukee in the Waukee Invitational on Saturday. The opportunity never came. The Hawkettes reached the semifinals of the tournament before dropping a 25-20, 25-23 decision to Indianola. It was their first loss to an unranked opponent this season. "Indianola played really … [Read more...] about ‘Indianola played really well’: Hawkettes fall in semifinals of Waukee Invitational

‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

September 21, 2025 by Dan Holm

The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned a fifth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Central College in Pella. The Jaguars scored 179 points. Ankeny, meanwhile, took 13th in the 24-team field with 327 points. "It was another good competitive effort from the guys," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

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

Hawk golfers shoot 318 at River Valley, finish CIML schedule with pair of losses

September 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' golf team shot a 318 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. Second-ranked Dowling Catholic posted a 299 total to finish with an unbeaten 8-0 record in conference duals. No. 11 Waukee shot a 311. The Warriors are now 2-4 in the league. The Hawks finished their CIML schedule at 2-6. "I … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot 318 at River Valley, finish CIML schedule with pair of losses

Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments

September 18, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Class 4A boys' golf district assignments were announced on Wednesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny Centennial will play at the Fort Dodge Country Club on Monday, Oct. 6. Ankeny is headed to Copper Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 7. "I think I like (our draw) better than Mike probably likes his," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments

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

Hawkettes rely on balanced attack to dispose of CIML rival Johnston in 4 sets

September 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After taking a 2-1 lead in a tight matchup, Ankeny coach Liz Baethke tasked her volleyball players to have their best set of the night. And the Hawkettes delivered. Fourth-ranked Ankeny slammed the door shut on Johnston in the fourth set to clinch a 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-23, 25-13) road win over the No. 11 Dragons in a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rely on balanced attack to dispose of CIML rival Johnston in 4 sets

‘This was our best meet overall’: Ankeny wins 3 events in loss to No. 1 Waukee NW

September 17, 2025 by Dan Holm

The final score of Tuesday's dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center didn't tell the whole story. The seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team dropped a 103-83 decision to visiting Waukee Northwest, but coach Dustin Rhoads was ecstatic about his squad's effort. Ankeny managed to win three events against the Wolves, who placed second at last year's … [Read more...] about ‘This was our best meet overall’: Ankeny wins 3 events in loss to No. 1 Waukee NW

Jaguars place 8th, Hawks finish 10th on difficult Veenker course at Bowman Invite

September 16, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny boys' golf teams finished in the middle of the pack on Monday in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. The Jaguars shot a 307 and tied for seventh place among 18 teams with ninth-ranked Waukee, but lost a tiebreaker to the Warriors and finished eighth. Waukee's fifth score was two strokes better than … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 8th, Hawks finish 10th on difficult Veenker course at Bowman Invite

No. 4 Hawkettes finish 4-1 against ranked opponents at Caroline Found Invitational

September 14, 2025 by Dan Holm

For the second Saturday in a row, the Ankeny volleyball team traveled to eastern Iowa for a tournament featuring several ranked squads. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes went 4-1 in the Caroline Found Invitational at Iowa City West, where they lost only to Clear Creek Amana in the de facto championship match. The Clippers (18-1), the No. 1 team in Class 4A, … [Read more...] about No. 4 Hawkettes finish 4-1 against ranked opponents at Caroline Found Invitational

‘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

Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite

September 12, 2025 by Dan Holm

A total of 40 boys' and girls' cross country teams competed in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown Community College, including both Ankeny squads and the Ankeny Centennial boys' team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among 23 squads in the boys' division with 151 points. "It was another confidence-building race for us," … [Read more...] about Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite

Ross shoots 68, leads Ankeny golfers to season-best 292 total in meet at Otter

September 11, 2025 by Dan Holm

Gavin Ross and the Ankeny boys' golf team made some tremendous strides on Wednesday. Ross carded a 3-under-par 68 to earn runner-up honors in a triangular meet at Otter Creek, three of his teammates posted scores of 75 or better, and the Hawks shot a season-best total of 292 on their home course. "As a team, I am really proud that we could all bring … [Read more...] about Ross shoots 68, leads Ankeny golfers to season-best 292 total in meet at Otter

‘We put it all on the court’: Hawkettes fall short in 5-set thriller vs. No. 4 Waukee

September 11, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny volleyball team got off to a fast start in each of the first four sets against visiting Waukee on Tuesday. In the decisive fifth set, the fourth-ranked Warriors finally got off to a fast start of their own. Waukee jumped out to an 8-2 lead, held off a rally by No. 3 Ankeny, and eventually scored the last six points to close out a 25-21, … [Read more...] about ‘We put it all on the court’: Hawkettes fall short in 5-set thriller vs. No. 4 Waukee

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 316

September 10, 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 the first half of the boys' golf season with coaches Andrew Reedy of Ankeny Centennial and Mike Weddingfeld of Ankeny. Realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 316

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