Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm interviews a trio of collegiate athletes who are getting ready to head back to their respective campuses--Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins, libero Kylee Macke of the Drake volleyball team, and pitcher … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 101
Football
IHSAA announces revised schedule for 2020 football season
The Iowa High School Athletic Association has announced a revised schedule for the 2020 football season. The plan allows for member school adjustments due to COVID-19 and was approved by the Board of Control on Friday. The IHSAA plans to release further fall season and sport-specific guidance next week. Under the revised plan, a seven-week regular … [Read more...] about IHSAA announces revised schedule for 2020 football season
‘A long time coming’: Cyclone fan Quigley named to GA position on Campbell’s staff
Xavier Quigley always wanted to play for the Iowa State football team. Although he never got that chance, the former Ankeny offensive lineman still had a desire to be part of the Cyclones' program. Now, he's getting that opportunity. Quigley has been named to a graduate assistant position on head coach Matt Campbell's staff. He will help coach the … [Read more...] about ‘A long time coming’: Cyclone fan Quigley named to GA position on Campbell’s staff
Ex-Centennial kicker to play final season at Louisiana-Monroe
Hunter Pinegar has decided to finish his collegiate football career in the Pelican State. The former Ankeny Centennial kicker has verbally committed to play for the University of Louisiana-Monroe, a Division I school. He spent the last season at Sam Houston State, an FCS program in Huntsville, Texas. "I'm looking for a fresh start," said Pinegar, who … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial kicker to play final season at Louisiana-Monroe
‘I still desire to be a head football coach’: Rhoads lands bigger challenge at U of A
Paul Rhoads still yearns to be a head football coach again. A move to the Arizona desert may help him get there. The Ankeny native and former Iowa State head coach is getting ready for spring ball at the University of Arizona, where he was named the defensive coordinator in late December. He spent the last two seasons on the staff of UCLA coach Chip … [Read more...] about ‘I still desire to be a head football coach’: Rhoads lands bigger challenge at U of A