In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny football standout and current Iowa graduate assistant football coach Quincy Griffith about his experiences in the coaching profession. Coldwell Banker realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 269
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‘I just couldn’t be prouder’: Christensen tosses gem, but ACA falls in 9 innings
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With a trip to the state tournament on the line, one run was all that was needed to settle Class 1A Substate 7’s representative. The Ankeny Christian Academy Eagles (18-9) attempted to knock off the fifth-ranked Lynnville-Sully Hawks (26-3) during Tuesday's substate final in Pella. The Hawks ultimately outlasted ACA with a … [Read more...] about ‘I just couldn’t be prouder’: Christensen tosses gem, but ACA falls in 9 innings
‘It’s been a super long process’: Ex-Jaguar hoops star Crews to play for Ashland
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Jaron Crews has found a new home. Crews, a guard, announced on Friday that he has committed to play for Ashland University, an NCAA Division II program. The school is located in Ashland, Ohio, which sits about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. "I built a good relationship with the coaching staff and … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been a super long process’: Ex-Jaguar hoops star Crews to play for Ashland
‘Everything happens for a reason’: Brecht selected by Rockies with 38th pick
Brody Brecht had to wait a little longer than expected to hear his name called. But in the end, it all worked out. The former Ankeny and Iowa pitcher was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the 38th pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball amateur draft on Sunday night. He was chosen in the Competitive Balance Round A, becoming Iowa's first first-round … [Read more...] about ‘Everything happens for a reason’: Brecht selected by Rockies with 38th pick
‘We’ve never been here before’: Eagles advance to substate final for first time
The Ankeny Christian Academy baseball program has reached unprecedented heights. The Eagles advanced to a Class 1A substate final for the first time in school history by defeating Earlham, 5-3, in a district final on Saturday at Ankeny High School. "The guys have put in a ton of work this year," said Ankeny Christian coach Ryan Johnson. "It's the first … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve never been here before’: Eagles advance to substate final for first time