Former Ankeny Centennial star Riley Moss won't be playing in the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Iowa's sophomore defensive back suffered an injury during the Hawkeyes' season-opening victory against Miami of Ohio on Aug. 31. He did not play in Iowa's 30-0 win over Rutgers on Saturday. During his weekly press conference last Tuesday, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz … [Read more...] about Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks
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Drake’s Macke named MVC Defensive Player of the Week
Drake volleyball standout Kylee Macke, a former Ankeny Centennial star, has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. The junior libero helped Drake to two wins over the weekend at the Drake Invitational. The Bulldogs improved to 4-2 on the season. Macke led Drake with 56 digs in three … [Read more...] about Drake’s Macke named MVC Defensive Player of the Week
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 63
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Former Iowa receiver Andy Brodell and former Iowa State kicker Cole Netten stopped by to preview Saturday's Cy-Hawk game with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 63
Parents and adult fans: The biggest challenge facing high school sports today
(Editor's note: This is an editorial from Karissa Niehoff, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations, and Tom Keating, executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association.) Inappropriate adult behaviors at high school athletic events across the country have reached epidemic proportion. When more than … [Read more...] about Parents and adult fans: The biggest challenge facing high school sports today
‘Mama Meg’ Ballenger ready for larger leadership role on Bluejays’ squad
There's a reason why Megan Ballenger's teammates on the Creighton volleyball team call her "Mama Meg". The former Ankeny star has been a longtime leader for the Bluejays both on and off the court. "I do cook some food and do some other things for certain people sometimes," Ballenger said on Friday after the Bluejays played Iowa State in an exhibition … [Read more...] about ‘Mama Meg’ Ballenger ready for larger leadership role on Bluejays’ squad
‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones
Collin Olson didn't earn his first collegiate start until the third game of his redshirt junior season on the Iowa State football team. Now, after starting the final 11 games last year, Olson is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 left guard on the Cyclones' offensive line. However, the former Ankeny Centennial standout still doesn't consider himself a … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones
VIDEO: ISU lineman Olson looks ahead to his final season
Ex-Jaguar Gatica leads Valley to Class 5A state championship
Former Ankeny Centennial player Haley Gatica was named the captain of the all-tournament team after leading the Valley softball team to the Class 5A state title on Friday night in Fort Dodge. Gatica tossed a seven-hitter and went 3-for-5 at the plate as the eighth-ranked Tigers rallied from a 4-2 deficit to beat No. 1 Waukee, 8-5, at Rogers Sports … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Gatica leads Valley to Class 5A state championship
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 56
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Former Ankeny offensive lineman Xavier Quigley stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm about his college football career and his current position as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Akron. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 56
After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick
The date of Oct. 12 is already circled on Jake Pinegar's calendar. For many football fans in Iowa--especially those of the Hawkeyes--it is, too. Pinegar, Penn State's sophomore place-kicker and a former Ankeny Centennial star, will return to his home state on that day for the first time as an opposing player. The Nittany Lions will visit Iowa City to … [Read more...] about After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick
Sauer, Sindt, Frandson and Mast honored at Register’s Sports Awards
Four athletes from Ankeny were among those honored at the Des Moines Register's Sports Awards on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena. The Register announced the top performers in each of their 21 All-Iowa teams. Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Kenna Sauer, Ankeny cross country star Tim Sindt and Ankeny distance swimmer Trent Frandson were all named the … [Read more...] about Sauer, Sindt, Frandson and Mast honored at Register’s Sports Awards
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 52
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Dave Whims stopped by to discuss his return to the Ankeny volleyball coaching job with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed Jaali Winters about her first professional volleyball season overseas and Drake libero Kylee Macke about … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 52
Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.
Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Hunter Pinegar took an official visit to Sam Houston State this week. Before boarding a plane on Friday afternoon for the trip home, Pinegar verbally committed to play for the Bearkats this fall. "Believe the myth: Everything really is bigger in Texas," said Pinegar. "And second of all, everybody's love there … [Read more...] about Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.
Cedar Rapids Xavier AD Umthun hired to replace Ankeny’s Buttjer
It was going to take a special place to lure Andy Umthun away from Cedar Rapids Xavier. Ankeny High School was one of those places. Umthun has been named the new Activities Director at Ankeny, replacing Brent Buttjer. He will take over the position on July 1. "There was a small list of schools that I would have been willing to leave for, and Ankeny … [Read more...] about Cedar Rapids Xavier AD Umthun hired to replace Ankeny’s Buttjer
Lindaman, Gators survive in extra innings, advance to World Series
When Kendyl Lindaman was a record-setting slugger for the Ankeny Centennial softball team, she was often intentionally walked by opposing pitchers, occasionally even when the bases were loaded. After becoming one of the top hitters in Division I first at Minnesota and now at Florida, Lindaman has not been walked nearly as much. The junior catcher and … [Read more...] about Lindaman, Gators survive in extra innings, advance to World Series
Lindaman, Gators move closer to Women’s College World Series berth
Kendyl Lindaman and the Florida softball team are just one win away from advancing to the Women's College World Series. Lindaman hit an RBI double in the first inning and the fifth-seeded Gators went on to defeat 12th-seeded Tennessee, 3-0, in the opening game of an NCAA Super Regional on Friday in Gainesville. Game Two of the best-of-three series will … [Read more...] about Lindaman, Gators move closer to Women’s College World Series berth
Koach Allstars complete their most successful season ever
Koach Allstars, a competitive cheerleading and tumbling gym located in Ankeny, wrapped up its most successful season to date as all three competitive cheer teams finished in the top 10 of Varsity’s D2 Summit Championships in Orlando, Fla., on May 11-12. Koach, which has been competing since the 2013-2014 cheer season, had never sent all teams to the finals … [Read more...] about Koach Allstars complete their most successful season ever
Ankeny Hawk trap shooting team places 2nd overall at Regional SCTP meet
The Ankeny Hawk trap shooting team placed in every division of last weekend’s Regional Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) trap competition. A total of 23 teams from across the Midwest competed. The Hawks earned second place in singles and handicap competition, along with a third-place finish in doubles. The team also took home second place overall, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Hawk trap shooting team places 2nd overall at Regional SCTP meet
More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Publisher Dan Holm
Dear Citizens of Ankeny, Are you going to the Ankeny Derby at Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday night? If not, Ankeny Fanatic will be there to provide complete coverage of both the Jag-Hawk soccer games. That is what we do. When we launched Ankeny Fanatic in January of 2018, we did so to fill a void. We felt like the community of Ankeny, one of America's … [Read more...] about More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Publisher Dan Holm
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 43
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm about a variety of topics, including next week's premiere of the Dome Dynasty documentary about the history of Ankeny football. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 43