Mel Murken still has a deep love for the game of baseball. Anyone who attended Monday's season opener for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team could see that passion on full display. The second-ranked Jaguars posted a 9-0 victory over Webster City at Walt Anderson Field in Rippey, where Murken now lives in retirement. "It's an honor to play here," … [Read more...] about Murken returns to his baseball roots, helps build Rippey’s own Field of Dreams
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Jaali Winters Volleyball Camps to be held in Ankeny this summer
Professional volleyball player Jaali WInters will be holding several different volleyball camps in Ankeny this summer. If you sign up before Friday, you can receive a 10 percent discount on the registration fee by using the code "EARLYBIRDJW2023". Winters is a former star at Ankeny Centennial who went on to break over 90 school records at Creighton, where … [Read more...] about Jaali Winters Volleyball Camps to be held in Ankeny this summer
Ankeny-owned Angel of Empire places 3rd in 149th Kentucky Derby
The Ankeny-owned horse Angel of Empire raced to a third-place finish in the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville. He earned a purse of $300,000. Angel of Empire, owned by Albaugh Family Stables, came from well off the pace to make a strong charge down the stretch. He finished 1 1/2 lengths behind the winner, … [Read more...] about Ankeny-owned Angel of Empire places 3rd in 149th Kentucky Derby
COMING HOME: Missouri Western’s Murray to transfer to Grand View
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Cleao Murray is coming home. After spending one season at Missouri Western, Murray has decided to transfer to Grand View University in Des Moines. She announced her commitment via Twitter on Wednesday. "I picked Grand View because I really enjoyed my visit and the people I met on campus when I was there," … [Read more...] about COMING HOME: Missouri Western’s Murray to transfer to Grand View
‘It was a journey I never saw coming’: Churchman’s career about to end
The road to Forest City was a long and winding one for Davis Churchman. The former Ankeny Centennial baseball player is wrapping up his college career at Waldorf University. The senior infielder is soaking up every minute of it. "I've been in college for six years yet I do not regret any of it," said Churchman. "Playing baseball at Waldorf has made me … [Read more...] about ‘It was a journey I never saw coming’: Churchman’s career about to end