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Longtime friends celebrate their 50th anniversary of attending ISU-OSU games

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Gregg Sunner has earned the bragging rights for the next year. The retired Ankeny optometrist also gets to take home the ISU vs. OSU victory trophy. Sunner attended Saturday's football game at Jack Trice Stadium along with his good friend, Walt MeGown. They were celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State contest that … [Read more...] about Longtime friends celebrate their 50th anniversary of attending ISU-OSU games

BAUER POWER: Ex-Ankeny standout ignites Chippewas past South Alabama

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Jase Bauer has always been able to make plays with his feet. The former Ankeny star proved it again on Saturday. Bauer, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, ran for four touchdowns and passed for another to lift the Central Michigan football team to a thrilling 34-30 victory at South Alabama. He scored the winning touchdown on a 4-yard run with 13 seconds … [Read more...] about BAUER POWER: Ex-Ankeny standout ignites Chippewas past South Alabama

‘It’s a dream come true!’: Moss selected by Denver with 83rd pick in NFL Draft

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Riley Moss is headed to the Mile High City. The former Ankeny Centennial and Iowa football star was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday night. The defensive back was taken with the 83rd overall pick and was the fourth Hawkeye selected after teammates Lukas Van Ness, Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta were also … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a dream come true!’: Moss selected by Denver with 83rd pick in NFL Draft

Griffith named offensive coordinator, offensive line coach at Simpson College

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Former Ankeny football standout Quincy Griffith is returning to central Iowa. Griffith has been named the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Simpson College. He spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Wayne State (Neb.). "The chance to run the offense and call plays was certainly a big (reason for the move)," Griffith said. … [Read more...] about Griffith named offensive coordinator, offensive line coach at Simpson College

‘Mama I’m a Cowboy’: Ex-Ankeny star, former Iowa wideout Bruce lands at OSU

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Former Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV has landed in Stillwater. Bruce announced via Twitter on Saturday that he will transfer to Oklahoma State. "Mama I'm a Cowboy #gopokes," he tweeted. Bruce, who helped lead Ankeny to the Class 4A state championship in 2020, spent two seasons at Iowa. He caught 19 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown as a … [Read more...] about ‘Mama I’m a Cowboy’: Ex-Ankeny star, former Iowa wideout Bruce lands at OSU

‘Back in the 515’: Former Ankeny receiver Kumm to continue career at Grand View

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After a brief stop in Iowa City, former Ankeny receiver Jordan Kumm is looking to finish his college football career in Des Moines. Kumm announced on Twitter Saturday that he will transfer to Grand View and play for the Vikings. "I'm blessed to announce that I will be back in the 515 to continue my academic and athletic career at Grand View … [Read more...] about ‘Back in the 515’: Former Ankeny receiver Kumm to continue career at Grand View

‘It was impossible to turn down’: Ex-Jag Gibson to finish career at Tennessee Tech

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Former Ankeny Centennial quarterback Hayes Gibson is headed to Tennessee Tech. After spending one season at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas, Gibson has verbally committed to play for the Golden Eagles, who compete in the FCS and are members of the Ohio Valley Conference. "When I arrived on campus for my visit at Tennessee Tech, I was a bit skeptical … [Read more...] about ‘It was impossible to turn down’: Ex-Jag Gibson to finish career at Tennessee Tech

KUMM & GO: Walk-on receiver to leave Hawkeyes’ football program

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When the 2022 football season began, Iowa's wide receivers room included a trio of former Ankeny standouts. Now, Brody Brecht is the only one of the three remaining. Walk-on Jordan Kumm announced via Twitter on Monday that he is entering the transfer portal. "I want to start off by saying thank you to coach (Kelton) Copeland and coach (Kirk) Ferentz … [Read more...] about KUMM & GO: Walk-on receiver to leave Hawkeyes’ football program

‘After much thought and prayer’, Iowa’s Bruce decides to enter transfer portal

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One day after the Iowa football team landed coveted Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara through the transfer portal, the Hawkeyes lost another of their top receivers. Former Ankeny star Arland Bruce IV announced via Twitter on Friday that he is entering the transfer portal, joining fellow wideout Keagan Johnson, who announced his departure on … [Read more...] about ‘After much thought and prayer’, Iowa’s Bruce decides to enter transfer portal

Loras’ Talmadge named ARC Special Teams Player of Week for 2nd time

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Former Ankeny Centennial place-kicker Scott Talmadge has been named the American Rivers Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career. Talmadge, a sophomore, was a perfect 7-for-7 on PAT attempts to help Loras College to a 49-31 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan in its home opener on Saturday. Those seven makes now rank as the … [Read more...] about Loras’ Talmadge named ARC Special Teams Player of Week for 2nd time

Bruce, Brecht, Kumm looking to make impact for depleted receiving corps

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Perhaps no position group on the Iowa football team has more question marks than the wide receivers. A trio of former Ankeny stars--Arland Bruce IV, Brody Brecht and Jordan Kumm--will try to provide some answers. Bruce, a sophomore, is currently listed at a second-team spot behind senior Nico Ragaini. Brecht, a redshirt freshman, and Kumm, a sophomore … [Read more...] about Bruce, Brecht, Kumm looking to make impact for depleted receiving corps

‘We’re just ready to play some football’: Iowa’s Moss gears up for final season

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Throughout most of last fall, Riley Moss thought he was leaving for the National Football League. Iowa's star defensive back had already accomplished about everything that he could at the collegiate level. "I was leaning probably 75 percent of the season to leave, but when you're staring into the barrel of the gun and it's decision time, I really … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just ready to play some football’: Iowa’s Moss gears up for final season

Iowa defensive back Moss named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list

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Iowa defensive back Riley Moss has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award watch list. The Thorpe Award is awarded annually to the best defensive back in college football. Moss, a former Ankeny Centennial star, was a first-team All-America selection by Sporting News a season ago and was voted the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year. He was … [Read more...] about Iowa defensive back Moss named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list

Kumm to Iowa City: Ex-Ankeny receiver commits to play for Hawkeyes

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Another former Ankeny wide receiver will be joining the Iowa football program. Jordan Kumm, who helped Iowa Central Community College to a 9-2 record last year, has committed to the Hawkeyes. He announced his commitment via Twitter on Tuesday. "After my first visit, I felt like there wasn't really anywhere else that I would rather be," said Kumm, who … [Read more...] about Kumm to Iowa City: Ex-Ankeny receiver commits to play for Hawkeyes

Rhoads leaves Ohio State, lands job as defensive coordinator at Gulf Shores High

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Ankeny native Paul Rhoads has landed a new coaching gig. The former Iowa State head football coach has been named the defensive coordinator at Gulf Shores High School in Alabama. His hiring was approved by the Gulf Shores City Board of Education on Thursday night. Rhoads replaces Brian VanGorder as the Dolphins' defensive coordinator. Both Rhoads and … [Read more...] about Rhoads leaves Ohio State, lands job as defensive coordinator at Gulf Shores High

Centennial safety Andriano weighs 15 offers, commits to Augustana University

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Ankeny Centennial football standout Keegan Andriano spent a lot of time looking at more than a dozen colleges. He eventually committed to Augustana University (S.D.), an NCAA Division II school. Andriano announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "I am proud to announce my commitment to the University of Augustana," Andriano tweeted. "Thank you … [Read more...] about Centennial safety Andriano weighs 15 offers, commits to Augustana University

‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa

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Riley Moss always dreamed of playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He doesn't want the dream to end just yet. Putting off his NFL aspirations for now, Moss announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he'll return to play one more season for the Iowa football team. "I have more goals I would like to achieve and this team has more goals to achieve as well," Moss … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa