It often takes only one basket for former Ankeny star Carson Johnson to get on a roll. That was the case on Wednesday night inside Hamilton Gymnasium, where the University of Denver's sophomore point guard got off to a hot start and scored a season-high 33 points to lead the Pioneers to a 98-87 victory over Oral Roberts. Johnson went 9-of-16 from the … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a great feeling’: Johnson erupts for 33 points, leads Pioneers past ORU
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‘I was aggressive and looking to score’: Bayless leads Trojans past Lindenwood
Braxton Bayless is taking advantage of his sixth year of collegiate eligibility. The former Ankeny basketball star scored a season-high 21 points on Saturday to lead Little Rock to an 82-74 road victory over Lindenwood at Robert F. Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, Mo. The graduate guard also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out seven assists for the … [Read more...] about ‘I was aggressive and looking to score’: Bayless leads Trojans past Lindenwood
‘It’s a great fit and opportunity for me’: Former Ankeny star Kohl is headed to FIU
Former Ankeny quarterback JJ Kohl has found a new home. Kohl has committed to play for Florida International University. He also visited FIU a year ago before transferring to Appalachian State, where he spent one season. "It's a great fit and opportunity for me," Kohl said. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound quarterback passed for 1,465 yards and 12 touchdowns … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a great fit and opportunity for me’: Former Ankeny star Kohl is headed to FIU
“WE ARE…..HOME!!”: Ex-Cyclone safety Patton follows Campbell to Penn State
Like many of his teammates, Jamison Patton has decided to follow head football coach Matt Campbell to Penn State. Patton announced on Twitter Monday that he is headed to Happy Valley along with nearly 20 other former Iowa State players. "WE ARE.....HOME!!" Patton tweeted. Patton, a junior defensive back, helped the Cyclones to an 8-4 record in 2025. … [Read more...] about “WE ARE…..HOME!!”: Ex-Cyclone safety Patton follows Campbell to Penn State
Eagles’ late rally falls short at Madrid in rematch of last year’s substate final
A late rally by the Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball team came up just a little short. The visiting Eagles cut a 16-point deficit down to one with about 2 minutes left before Madrid held on for a 66-58 victory in a non-conference game on Monday. "Madrid is always a very personal matchup to me," said ACA junior Jed Rood, who led the Eagles with … [Read more...] about Eagles’ late rally falls short at Madrid in rematch of last year’s substate final
HEADED TO HAPPY VALLEY: Ex-Hawk Quigley follows Campbell to Penn State
Former Iowa State assistant football coach Xavier Quigley is headed to Happy Valley to join Matt Campbell's staff at Penn State. Quigley, a former Ankeny standout, was a part of the Cyclones' staff in Ames for the last six seasons. He was the director of college scouting/offense in 2025. "I'm not sure exactly what the new title will be," Quigley wrote … [Read more...] about HEADED TO HAPPY VALLEY: Ex-Hawk Quigley follows Campbell to Penn State
Patton to enter transfer portal; Miller, Welsch, Simonsen to stay with Cyclones
Former Ankeny star Jamison Patton is among the more than 40 Iowa State football players who have entered the transfer portal following the departure of longtime head coach Matt Campbell earlier this month. Patton announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "Thank you to coach Campbell and the entire staff for believing in me and investing so much … [Read more...] about Patton to enter transfer portal; Miller, Welsch, Simonsen to stay with Cyclones
Goode, Kumm help Vikings to second consecutive NAIA national championship
Wide receivers Peyton Goode and Jordan Kumm helped the Grand View football team to a second consecutive NAIA national championship on Saturday at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The top-seeded Vikings posted a 22-16 victory over No. 2 seed Keiser to finish the season with a perfect 14-0 record. It was a rematch of the 2024 title game, which was … [Read more...] about Goode, Kumm help Vikings to second consecutive NAIA national championship
Heckenlaible, Billikens reach College Cup for 17th time before falling to NC State
In the span of seven days, former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout Andrew Heckenlaible experienced both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. After helping St. Louis to a stunning 3-2 win at Akron in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship on Dec. 6, Heckenlaible saw his sophomore season come to an end on Friday, when the Billikens dropped a … [Read more...] about Heckenlaible, Billikens reach College Cup for 17th time before falling to NC State
Ex-Ankeny QB Kohl re-enters transfer portal after one year at Appalachian State
Former Ankeny star JJ Kohl has re-entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound quarterback passed for 1,465 yards and 12 touchdowns while helping Appalachian State to a 5-7 record this season. He played in eight games and started six of the last eight. Kohl led the Mountaineers to a 27-23 victory over Oregon State in his first collegiate start … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny QB Kohl re-enters transfer portal after one year at Appalachian State
Wayne State frosh Miller selected to AVCA Division II all-American third team
Former Ankeny Centennial star Delaney Miller has earned 2025 Division II all-American honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. A freshman outside hitter at Wayne State College, Miller was named to the third team along with her teammate, sophomore middle hitter Chloe Hanel. The teams were announced on Wednesday by the coaches' association … [Read more...] about Wayne State frosh Miller selected to AVCA Division II all-American third team
‘It’s been quite the experience’: St. Louis, Heckenlaible reach NCAA Tourney Elite 8
During his high school soccer career at Ankeny Centennial, Andrew Heckenlaible never got a chance to play in a state championship game. Now a sophomore forward at St. Louis University, Heckenlaible is just two wins away from advancing to the title game of the NCAA Tournament. The Billikens have advanced through the tournament in thrilling fashion, … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been quite the experience’: St. Louis, Heckenlaible reach NCAA Tourney Elite 8
Ex-Jags Winkel, Bechen earn postseason honors after Dubuque’s 26-5 campaign
Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball standouts Delainey Winkel and Taylor Bechen are still enjoying a lot of success at the collegiate level. Now teammates at the University of Dubuque, the two juniors both received some postseason honors after helping the Spartans to a 26-5 record and the American Rivers Conference regular season title. Winkel, an … [Read more...] about Ex-Jags Winkel, Bechen earn postseason honors after Dubuque’s 26-5 campaign
Wayne State standout Miller named AVCA Central Region Freshman of the Year
Wayne State College outside hitter Delaney Miller has been named the Central Region Freshman of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The former Ankeny Centennial star also earned first-team all-region honors after helping the Wildcats to a 27-5 record and a No. 4 ranking in the final regular season AVCA/TARAFLEX Division II Top 25 Coaches … [Read more...] about Wayne State standout Miller named AVCA Central Region Freshman of the Year
UT Martin QB Bauer named to OVC-Big South all-conference second team
Former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer has been named to the OVC-Big South all-conference second team after helping the University of Tennessee at Martin football team to a 6-6 record this season. The Skyhawks went 6-2 in league play to record the program's 10th top-two finish in the conference standings during coach Jason Simpson's tenure. Joining the team … [Read more...] about UT Martin QB Bauer named to OVC-Big South all-conference second team
Faith Baptist men’s soccer team closes out historic season with 12-4-5 record
The Faith Baptist Bible College men's soccer team closed out an historic season on Thursday with a 4-1 victory over Grace Christian University in the final game of pool play at the NCCAA National Tournament at Kissimmee, Fla. The Eagles went 1-0-2 at the tournament and were in contention for a berth in the national championship until Pensacola Christian … [Read more...] about Faith Baptist men’s soccer team closes out historic season with 12-4-5 record
Kovacs earns all-tournament honors after Mavericks capture NSIC championship
Former Ankeny Centennial star Courtney Kovacs and the Minnesota State women's soccer team are headed back to the NCAA Division II tournament. Kovacs, a senior defender and midfielder, contributed an early assist as the Mavericks posted a 2-1 victory over St. Cloud State in overtime in the championship of the NSIC Tournament on Sunday at The Pitch in … [Read more...] about Kovacs earns all-tournament honors after Mavericks capture NSIC championship
ACA’s Bentz named to Class 1A all-state fourth team by Girls’ Coaches Association
Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball standout Breeze Bentz has been named to the Class 1A all-state fourth team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Bentz, a sophomore right-side hitter, helped ACA to a 28-14 record this season. The Eagles advanced to a regional final before falling to BCLUW. Bentz placed third on her team with 212 kills and 298 … [Read more...] about ACA’s Bentz named to Class 1A all-state fourth team by Girls’ Coaches Association
Ex-Jaguar standout Porter scores his first collegiate TD in Huskies’ victory at UMass
Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Elijah Porter made the biggest play of his collegiate career in Northern Illinois' 45-3 victory at Massachusetts on Wednesday night. Porter, a redshirt freshman running back, caught a pass over the middle from Jalen Macon and raced 67 yards to the end zone for his first career touchdown with 11 minutes 42 seconds … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar standout Porter scores his first collegiate TD in Huskies’ victory at UMass
Martin delivers golden goal in OT to send Missouri Western to NCAA Div. II tourney
Ava Martin booted the Missouri Western women's soccer team to unprecedented heights on Saturday. The former Ankeny Centennial star scored the golden goal in overtime to give the fourth-seeded Griffons a 2-1 victory over No. 6-seed Central Oklahoma in the championship game of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) tournament at the … [Read more...] about Martin delivers golden goal in OT to send Missouri Western to NCAA Div. II tourney