Former Iowa State head football coach and Ankeny native Paul Rhoads has been named the interim head coach at Arizona following Saturday's firing of head coach Kevin Sumlin. Sumlin was let go one day after the Wildcats' 70-7 loss to rival Arizona State. Arizona is 0-5 this season after dropping its final seven games last year. Rhoads served as Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny native Rhoads named interim head coach after Arizona fires Sumlin
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Naylor, Vogt receive outstanding service awards from IHSADA
Gary Naylor and Lynn Vogt of Ankeny are among the recipients of this year's outstanding service awards from the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association. Naylor has served as a sports public address announcer for over 30 years, becoming the voice of both the Ankeny Hawks and the Ankeny Centennial Jaguars. For the past six years, he has been the PA … [Read more...] about Naylor, Vogt receive outstanding service awards from IHSADA
On the move again: Creighton’s Gatica to transfer to Rockhurst University
Haley Gatica won a state softball championship after transferring from Ankeny Centennial to Valley High School prior to her senior year. Now, she's hoping that another move will pay off for her as well. Gatica has decided to transfer from Creighton to Rockhurst University, an NCAA Division II school in Kansas City, Mo. "There wasn't a pitching coach … [Read more...] about On the move again: Creighton’s Gatica to transfer to Rockhurst University
MOSS’D AGAIN: Ex-Centennial star gets pick-six off Lombardi in Hawkeyes’ victory
There must be something about Rocky Lombardi that brings out the best in Riley Moss. Whatever it is, Moss just seems to have Lombardi's number. On Saturday, the former Ankeny Centennial defensive back intercepted a pass from Lombardi in the second quarter and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown to give Iowa a 35-0 lead over Michigan State at Kinnick … [Read more...] about MOSS’D AGAIN: Ex-Centennial star gets pick-six off Lombardi in Hawkeyes’ victory
COMING SOON: The Rodcast
Many of you have asked for it. Well, maybe not, but you're going to get it anyway. The Rodcast will officially be returning to Ankeny Fanatic very soon. Look for the usual cast of characters, along with some special guests. And hey, how about this cool graphic? Props to Jessi Carpenter of the Kansas City Chiefs for designing this. … [Read more...] about COMING SOON: The Rodcast