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Here’s how to enter Ankeny Fanatic’s NCAA Tournament pool

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Are you ready for some March Madness? The NCAA Tournament pairings have been announced. Eight teams are headed to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines for the first two rounds on Thursday and Saturday. You can enter the Ankeny Fanatic NCAA Tournament pool sponsored by the Yankee Clipper and win a couple of great prizes. The winner of the pool will receive a … [Read more...] about Here’s how to enter Ankeny Fanatic’s NCAA Tournament pool

ACA’s Selindh named Class 1A Substate 7 Coach of the Year

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Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball coach Paul Selindh has been named the Class 1A Substate 7 Coach of the Year by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. Selindh guided the Eagles to a 23-1 record, including the first undefeated regular season in school history. His team advanced to a substate final before suffering its only loss of the year--a … [Read more...] about ACA’s Selindh named Class 1A Substate 7 Coach of the Year

Finally healthy again, ex-Jaguar Jones is Valpo’s top hitter

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It doesn't matter to Brent Jones which position he plays. The Valparaiso University baseball player is just happy to be back in the lineup. After missing the last two seasons due to injuries, Jones is now the leading hitter for the Crusaders. The former Ankeny Centennial standout is batting .327 with four extra-base hits and nine RBIs in the first 13 … [Read more...] about Finally healthy again, ex-Jaguar Jones is Valpo’s top hitter

Kirkwood’s Kasperbauer earns All-Region honorable mention

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Former Ankeny Centennial standout Connor Kasperbauer was among the Kirkwood Community College players to be listed on the Division II Region XI Men's Basketball All-Region teams. The redshirt freshman shooting guard received honorable mention. Kasperbauer has started all 31 games this season, helping the Eagles to a 27-4 record and a berth in the Division … [Read more...] about Kirkwood’s Kasperbauer earns All-Region honorable mention

Ankeny Christian Academy’s Grizzle named to Class 1A all-state third team

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Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball standout Caleb Grizzle has been named to the Class 1A all-state third team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Grizzle, a 6-foot-7 senior center, led Ankeny Christian Academy to the first undefeated regular season in school history. The Eagles advanced to a Class 1A substate final before dropping a 58-56 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Christian Academy’s Grizzle named to Class 1A all-state third team

Former Ankeny star Doocy named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week

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Former Ankeny pitcher Allison Doocy has been honored by the Big Ten Conference for the third time in her career. The University of Iowa junior righthander was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week on Monday. She also received that honor last season (March 12, 2018) and was previously named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week on April 17, 2017. Doocy picked up … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny star Doocy named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week

Rumley records her first Olympic Trial cutoff time at TYR Pro Swim Series event

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Ankeny junior Jasmine Rumley decided this spring not to go out for track in order to focus on her swimming career. So far, it appears to be a good decision. Rumley competed in the TYR Pro Swim Series at the downtown Des Moines YMCA on Thursday through Saturday and recorded her first Olympic Trial cutoff time. She placed 13th in the 50 meter freestyle … [Read more...] about Rumley records her first Olympic Trial cutoff time at TYR Pro Swim Series event

Kasperbauer, Eagles claim regional title, advance to national tournament

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Thanks to a 54-point second half, the Kirkwood Community College men's basketball team is headed to the national tournament for the first time since the Eagles won a Division II title in 2016. Second-ranked Kirkwood overcame a 32-30 halftime deficit to defeat No. 7 NIACC, 84-72, in a regional final on Saturday at Cedar Rapids. Former Ankeny Centennial … [Read more...] about Kasperbauer, Eagles claim regional title, advance to national tournament

Former Ankeny, Ellsworth catcher Anderberg earns starting role at GWU

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Among the new faces on the George Washington baseball squad is a former Ankeny catcher who has helped the Colonials become one of the top offensive teams in the nation. Junior Greg Anderberg is in his first season at George Washington after transferring from Ellsworth (Iowa) Community College. He has played in 10 of the first 11 games with nine starts, … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny, Ellsworth catcher Anderberg earns starting role at GWU

Kasperbauer, Eagles set their sights on NJCAA Division II national championship

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Connor Kasperbauer is planning to play only one season of basketball at Kirkwood Community College. But it's already been a memorable year. Kasperbauer scored 12 points on Tuesday to help the second-ranked Eagles to a 106-52 victory over Southwestern in a Region XI quarterfinal game at Johnson Hall in Cedar Rapids. "This team can compete with … [Read more...] about Kasperbauer, Eagles set their sights on NJCAA Division II national championship

Hard work pays off: Simpson’s Riordan, Reiter earn all-conference honors

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Conor Riordan wasn't the only former Ankeny player to fill a huge role for the SImpson College men's basketball team this season. Junior center Adam Reiter led the American Rivers Conference in rebounding and joined Riordan in earning all-conference honors after the Storm went 16-10 overall and 9-7 in league play. "Adam had a really good year," said … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off: Simpson’s Riordan, Reiter earn all-conference honors

Oldest living girls’ basketball players to be honored

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Some of the oldest living Iowa high school girls' basketball players will be honored Saturday during the 100th edition of the state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Five former players from Ankeny were nominated, and at least three of them are expected to attend. Wilma Moore Cornwell (99 years old), Tina Gioffredi Battani (95) and Mae Dean Blair Frisk … [Read more...] about Oldest living girls’ basketball players to be honored

Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season

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Ankeny Christian Academy's undefeated boys' basketball season came to an end on Monday. The Eagles lost to Council Bluffs St. Albert, 58-56, in a Class 1A substate final at ADM (Adel). They finished the season with a 23-1 record. "It was a tough game to lose," said ACA coach Paul Selindh. "So close." St. Albert avenged a 62-57 loss at Ankeny … [Read more...] about Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season

Ankeny AD Buttjer accepts same position at Dallas Center-Grimes

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Ankeny High School Activities Director Brent Buttjer has been named to the same position at Dallas Center-Grimes for the 2019-20 school year. Buttjer has been at Ankeny since the split into two high schools in the fall of 2013. “I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve the students, families, coaches, and directors of the Ankeny Community School … [Read more...] about Ankeny AD Buttjer accepts same position at Dallas Center-Grimes

Williams hits game-winning basket in final seconds for MAC

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Three years ago, Keanna Williams helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to its first state championship. Then a sophomore, Williams was a clutch performer for the Jaguars. She made all five of her free throws and scored 13 points in Centennial's 46-42 victory over Johnston in the Class 5A final. Now a freshman guard on the Mineral Area … [Read more...] about Williams hits game-winning basket in final seconds for MAC

Grand View’s Brunkow named NAIA Division I player of the week

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For much of his college basketball career, Jordan Brunkow has been a role player at Grand View, providing a little bit of everything for the Vikings. Now a senior, Brunkow has emerged as a potential star in his final season. The 6-foot-5 wing player received a pair of awards this week after leading Grand View to wins over two nationally-ranked … [Read more...] about Grand View’s Brunkow named NAIA Division I player of the week

William Jewell earns first league win on Harp’s 3 FTs with 1.9 seconds left

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Byron Harp didn't feel any pressure when he stepped to the charity stripe with 1.9 seconds left in Thursday's game against Drury University. The William Jewell senior point guard made three consecutive free throws after being fouled on a 3-point attempt to give the Cardinals an 81-80 victory in a Great Lakes Valley Conference game at Liberty, Mo. "I … [Read more...] about William Jewell earns first league win on Harp’s 3 FTs with 1.9 seconds left

Creighton’s Winters becomes a three-time all-American

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Creighton volleyball star Jaali Winters has been named a third-team all-American for the second time in her illustrious career. Winters, a former Ankeny Centennial standout, and teammates Madelyn Cole and Taryn Kloth have been honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Cole and Kloth each received honorable mention all-America status. This … [Read more...] about Creighton’s Winters becomes a three-time all-American

Two-time B1G Player of the Year Lindaman headed to Florida

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Kendyl Lindaman has decided to move from Dinkytown to Gainesville. One of the best collegiate softball players in the country, Lindaman announced her decision on Friday to transfer to the University of Florida. The former Ankeny Centennial catcher had previously submitted her name into a national transfer database, signaling her intention to transfer away … [Read more...] about Two-time B1G Player of the Year Lindaman headed to Florida