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Hawk swimmers edge Linn-Mar in battle of top-5 teams, finish 4-3-1 in duals

January 15, 2023 by Dan Holm

Saturday's non-conference dual meet at Linn-Mar (Marion) was a good test for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. The fourth-ranked Hawks, who will return to eastern Iowa in four weeks for the state meet, earned perhaps their biggest win of the season with a 90-80 victory over No. 5 Linn-Mar. They finished the dual-meet schedule with an overall record to … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers edge Linn-Mar in battle of top-5 teams, finish 4-3-1 in duals

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (2nd team)

January 15, 2023 by Dan Holm

For several months, Ankeny Fanatic has been contacting the members of its all-time Ankeny football team to get a reaction from some of the players, as well as stories and favorite memories from their high school careers. One former Ankeny standout responded with a poem that he wrote. Ross Naylor entitled it, "Pezzetti's Proposal", in honor of his … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (2nd team)

‘It was a good road win’: Centennial boys bounce back from loss to beat J-Hawks

January 14, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team missed an opportunity to make up some ground in the CIML Conference when Waukee Northwest lost to Valley on Tuesday--because the Jaguars also lost at Dowling Catholic. Centennial took advantage of another opportunity Friday when league leader Waukee lost at Ankeny. This time, the fourth-ranked Jaguars posted … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good road win’: Centennial boys bounce back from loss to beat J-Hawks

With a chip on their shoulder, Jaguars romp to 77-28 victory at Urbandale

January 14, 2023 by Dan Holm

Each time the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team has suffered a loss this season, the Jaguars have bounced back with a resounding victory. Seventh-ranked Centennial did it again on Friday with a 77-28 win at Urbandale. The Jaguars are now 4-0 in games after a loss--with an average winning margin of 35.8 points. "You hope when you're coming off a … [Read more...] about With a chip on their shoulder, Jaguars romp to 77-28 victory at Urbandale

Jaguars roll past No. 7 Johnston, could be in position to host 3A regional dual

January 13, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers may have secured a top-eight seed for the Class 3A regional duals later this month. The eighth-ranked Jaguars defeated a pair of opponents on Thursday during a CIML Conference triangular at Centennial. After rolling to a 70-4 win over Waukee, Centennial followed with a 62-15 triumph over No. 7 Johnston--which is one of the … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past No. 7 Johnston, could be in position to host 3A regional dual

‘It was definitely a nailbiter’: Ankeny boys’ team edges Valley bowlers by 2 pins

January 13, 2023 by Dan Holm

For the Ankeny boys' bowling team, Thursday's dual meet against visiting Valley came down to the last frame at Great Escape. A final shot by the Tigers left two pins standing, allowing Ankeny to emerge with the victory by the narrowest of margins. The Hawks won by a score of 2,807 to 2,805. "It literally came down to the last frame where a great shot … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a nailbiter’: Ankeny boys’ team edges Valley bowlers by 2 pins

FOUL PLAY: Jaguars adjust slowly to ‘tighter whistle’ in loss at No. 8 Dowling

January 12, 2023 by Dan Holm

Some early foul trouble proved to be disastrous for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars fell behind in the first quarter at No. 8 Dowling Catholic, 22-10, and could never recover. The Maroons went on to post a 57-40 victory. "We just didn't play well enough," said Centennial coach Scott DeJong. "The foul … [Read more...] about FOUL PLAY: Jaguars adjust slowly to ‘tighter whistle’ in loss at No. 8 Dowling

‘They were the more aggressive team’: Dowling avenges 37-point loss to Jags

January 12, 2023 by Dan Holm

There are no nights off in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team learned that lesson on Tuesday night. The fourth-ranked Jaguars suffered a 52-47 loss at Dowling Catholic, which avenged last month's 78-41 shellacking at Centennial. "Hats off to them," Centennial coach Bob Fontana said of the Maroons. "They … [Read more...] about ‘They were the more aggressive team’: Dowling avenges 37-point loss to Jags

Ankeny girls rout Urbandale, then edge Rams to claim league dual-meet crown

January 11, 2023 by Dan Holm

Chalk up another accomplishment for the Ankeny girls' wrestling program in its inaugural season. Ankeny wrapped up the CIML Conference dual-meet championship with a pair of wins over Urbandale and host Southeast Polk on Tuesday. Coach Dustin Roland's team rolled to a 72-6 victory over the J-Hawks, then followed with a 42-34 win over the Rams. Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls rout Urbandale, then edge Rams to claim league dual-meet crown

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 208

January 9, 2023 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews Cole Netten and JJ Kohl about their selections to the Fanatic all-time Ankeny football team. Kohl also discusses his performance at last week's Under Armour Next All-America Game in Orlando. Ankeny Fanatic sponsor Nick Jarosh of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 208

Centennial wrestlers crown 4 champs, capture overall title at Lepic Invite

January 9, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers crowned four individual champions and also captured the team title in the Tom Lepic Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City West. The Jaguars racked up 189.5 points, 16 more than runner-up Pleasant Valley. Norwalk, Fort Madison and Iowa City West also competed in the round-robin event. "We wrestled an aggressive style," … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers crown 4 champs, capture overall title at Lepic Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Chase Jordan and Kali Ogg, Ankeny bowling

January 9, 2023 by Dan Holm

Senior Chase Jordan leads the Ankeny boys' bowling team with a 358.5 series average. He bowled a season-high total of 413 in the Hawks' win over Johnston in their season opener on Dec. 1 at Game Day Lanes. Sophomore Kali Ogg ranks second on the Ankeny girls' squad with a 303 series average. She bowled a career-best total of 334 to lead the Hawkettes to a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Chase Jordan and Kali Ogg, Ankeny bowling

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (3rd team)

January 8, 2023 by Dan Holm

For the last 54 years, a lot of young boys have grown up in Ankeny wanting to play football for coach Jerry Pezzetti. Some of those players wanted to follow in the footsteps of their fathers who played for Pezzetti. That was the case for Drew Carlson, a standout linebacker on Ankeny's 2012 state championship team. His father, Luke, starred for Pezzetti … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (3rd team)

Hot-shooting Jaguars make 13 3-point goals, romp to win over S.E. Polk

January 7, 2023 by Dan Holm

One of the things that stands out about the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team is the Jaguars' unselfish play. Fourth-ranked Centennial racked up 20 assists while committing just six turnovers and rolled to a 77-47 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Friday. "We had great ball movement and really shared the ball," said Centennial coach Bob … [Read more...] about Hot-shooting Jaguars make 13 3-point goals, romp to win over S.E. Polk

‘It was a great win’: Centennial girls use late rally to knock off No. 6 S.E. Polk

January 7, 2023 by Dan Holm

In the latest Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union basketball rankings, Ankeny Centennial moved up one spot to No. 5 in Class 5A, trading places with CIML rival Southeast Polk. Perhaps the IGHSAU officials can predict the future. On Friday, the two teams battled down to the wire before Centennial escaped with a 54-52 victory on its home court. The … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great win’: Centennial girls use late rally to knock off No. 6 S.E. Polk

Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Lance Swanepoel, Ankeny boys’ swimming

January 6, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Wisconsin recruit wins 2 individual events and also swims on 2 winning relays to help the Hawks to a 114-56 victory over Johnston on Senior Night. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Lance Swanepoel, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Ankeny girls’ bowling team tops Dowling, but boys’ squad falls to Maroons

January 6, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny bowling teams split a CIML Conference dual meet with visiting Dowling Catholic on Thursday at Great Escape. The girls' squad won by a score of 1,953 to 1,849. However, the boys' team fell by a score of 2,681 to 2,598. "It was our Senior Night," said Ankeny coach Lane Richtsmeier. "It was a great win for the girls. This was our first meet … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ bowling team tops Dowling, but boys’ squad falls to Maroons

Ankeny swimmers celebrate Senior Night with 114-56 victory over Johnston

January 6, 2023 by Dan Holm

The seniors on the Ankeny boys' swimming team were hungry for a dual-meet victory. There was no better time to get one than on Senior Night. The fifth-ranked Hawks dominated from start to finish and defeated No. 14 Johnston, 114-56, in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was the first win of the season for … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers celebrate Senior Night with 114-56 victory over Johnston

‘We did what we needed to do’: Jaguars get bonus points to edge Fort Dodge

January 6, 2023 by Dan Holm

Last month, Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth said his team's runner-up finish at the Don Miller Invitational would have felt even better if the Jaguars could have defeated host Fort Dodge. On Thursday, Groth's team returned to Fort Dodge and accomplished what it couldn't on Dec. 17. Tenth-ranked Centennial posted a 35-33 victory over the No. … [Read more...] about ‘We did what we needed to do’: Jaguars get bonus points to edge Fort Dodge

‘This was a great test for our girls’: Five Ankeny wrestlers claim titles at Nevada

January 6, 2023 by Dan Holm

Five Ankeny girls captured individual titles on Thursday at the Nevada wrestling scramble. Third-ranked Dana Cleveland at 135 pounds was among Ankeny's champions. She raised her record to 22-3 on the season. Other individual winners were Elyse Engebretson at 115 (19-5), Trudy Haag at 120 (19-4), Josie Bishop at 190 (19-12) and Melanie Martinez at 235 … [Read more...] about ‘This was a great test for our girls’: Five Ankeny wrestlers claim titles at Nevada

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