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Strait scores career-high 26 points in Truman State’s lopsided win

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Hunter Strait had the best game of his collegiate basketball career to help lead Truman State to a 118-47 victory over Central Christian College on Friday at Pershing Arena in Kirksville, Mo. The former Ankeny Centennial star scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range. The 6-foot-1 freshman guard also had six … [Read more...] about Strait scores career-high 26 points in Truman State’s lopsided win

Yankee Clipper to sponsor Ankeny Fanatic’s College Football Bowl Contest

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Do you know how to pick the winners of college football games? Do you like free tacos and beer? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you'll want to enter Ankeny Fanatic's College Football Bowl Contest sponsored by Yankee Clipper. The winner of the contest will receive a $50 gift card to Yankee Clipper--and that'll buy you a lot of tacos and … [Read more...] about Yankee Clipper to sponsor Ankeny Fanatic’s College Football Bowl Contest

Washington sweeps Creighton, ends Winters’ record-setting career

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Jaali Winters' record-setting collegiate volleyball career came to a sudden end on Saturday in Omaha. Ninth-ranked Creighton saw its memorable 2018 season come to a close at D.J. Sokol Arena, falling in straight sets to No. 22 Washington in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies won by scores of 25-19, 25-21, 25-23. Creighton had a chance … [Read more...] about Washington sweeps Creighton, ends Winters’ record-setting career

Centennial AD Garvis to receive Distinguished Service Award

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Ankeny Centennial Activities Director Scott Garvis will be honored next month during the banquet at the 49th annual National Athletic Directors Conference conducted jointly by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). He will be one of 11 recipients of the … [Read more...] about Centennial AD Garvis to receive Distinguished Service Award

Grand View’s Greathouse, Rittman earn all-region honors

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It's been more than 13 months since Miranda Greathouse played for a losing team in a volleyball match. It's been that kind of year for the Grand View University freshman. Greathouse, who ended her Ankeny High School career with a Class 5A regional semifinal loss at Dowling Catholic last October, has helped the top-ranked Vikings to a perfect 34-0 … [Read more...] about Grand View’s Greathouse, Rittman earn all-region honors

Bluejays continue Big East dominance, will host USD in NCAA opener

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Jaali Winters was a dominant volleyball player in high school at Ankeny Centennial. She's been just as dominant for Creighton as a collegiate player in the Big East Conference. Winters was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player after leading the ninth-ranked Bluejays to their fifth consecutive Big East championship title on Saturday in Omaha. … [Read more...] about Bluejays continue Big East dominance, will host USD in NCAA opener

Harp sets William Jewell single-game scoring record with 36 points

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Byron Harp etched his name in the William Jewell College record book on Tuesday night. The former Ankeny Centennial standout scored a career-high 36 points, the most by a Cardinal in a single game in the NCAA era, to lead William Jewell to a 91-81 victory over Southwest Baptist in Bolivar, Mo. "I would definitely say it was one of my better games," … [Read more...] about Harp sets William Jewell single-game scoring record with 36 points

Kirkwood’s Kasperbauer to return to Truman State next year

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Last spring, Connor Kasperbauer left Truman State to continue his basketball career at Kirkwood Community Coilege. Now, several months later, Kasperbauer has decided to return to Truman State. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday to rejoin the Bulldogs' program for the 2019-20 season. He will be reunited with … [Read more...] about Kirkwood’s Kasperbauer to return to Truman State next year

‘All the hard work is finally paying off’ for Kirkwood’s Kasperbauer

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It didn't take long for Connor Kasperbauer to find his shooting rhythm after sitting out last season. The former Ankeny Centennial star poured in 30 points to lead the Kirkwood Community College men's basketball team to a 96-64 victory over Morton College on Saturday at Cicero, Ill. He made 9-of-14 shots, including 8-of-12 from 3-point range. "I just … [Read more...] about ‘All the hard work is finally paying off’ for Kirkwood’s Kasperbauer

Riordan’s 30-footer forces OT, but Simpson drops season opener

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Conor Riordan is still making big buckets. The former Ankeny star hit a 30-foot jumper at the end of regulation to force overtime in Simpson's season opener against Bethany Lutheran on Saturday at Indianola. His heroics weren't enough, though, as the Vikings eventually prevailed, 103-100. Riordan, a junior guard, poured in a game-high 35 points. He … [Read more...] about Riordan’s 30-footer forces OT, but Simpson drops season opener

Knights fall to UW-La Crosse, finish season at 13-6-1

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Emily Fontana has no regrets about her decision to transfer to Wartburg College. The former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout played the final game of her sophomore season on Saturday, when the Knights dropped a 2-0 decision at 23rd-ranked University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. The midfielder transferred … [Read more...] about Knights fall to UW-La Crosse, finish season at 13-6-1

Gray’s goal seals Gophers’ 2-0 victory at Auburn in NCAA opener

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Megan Gray's freshman season just keeps getting better and better. The former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout scored a goal in the 80th minute to help seal Minnesota's 2-0 victory at Auburn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Gophers (12-8-2) converted on a pair of set pieces to earn their first postseason road win in program … [Read more...] about Gray’s goal seals Gophers’ 2-0 victory at Auburn in NCAA opener

Pairings announced for Division I, II and III soccer tournaments

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Molly Close wasn't too worried when the Wartburg College women's soccer team lost to Loras, 3-2, in the championship game of the American Rivers Conference Tournament on Saturday. The former Ankeny standout thought the Knights would still receive an at-large berth to the NCAA Division III tournament, and she was right. Wartburg (13-5-1) received its … [Read more...] about Pairings announced for Division I, II and III soccer tournaments

Ballenger sparks Wayne State to victory over No. 6 Concordia St. Paul

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Ankeny High School's all-time kills leader has become an offensive force at the NCAA Division II volleyball level. Alyssa Ballenger pounded a career-high 18 kills to lead Wayne State College (Neb.) to a victory at sixth-ranked Concordia St. Paul on Saturday at the Gangelhoff Center in St. Paul. The sophomore outside hitter racked up a .472 hitting … [Read more...] about Ballenger sparks Wayne State to victory over No. 6 Concordia St. Paul

Gray, Gophers earn automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

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Megan Gray and the Minnesota women's soccer team are headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers were on the NCAA bubble before knocking off 15th-ranked Penn State in penalty kicks, 5-4, to win the Big Ten Tournament title and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind. "It was always something we were working toward … [Read more...] about Gray, Gophers earn automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

Bravo Kelso! UNI’s Yarrow named to all-MVC 1st team

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Former Ankeny soccer star Kelsey Yarrow has been named to the all-Missouri Valley Conference first team after leading the Northern Iowa women's team to a 9-7-3 record this season. Yarrow, a senior midfielder, was the Panthers' second-leading scorer with five goals, including two game-winning goals. She also contributed two assists. Yarrow started every … [Read more...] about Bravo Kelso! UNI’s Yarrow named to all-MVC 1st team

Augustana’s Legg named NSIC Freshman of the Year

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Former Ankeny soccer star Alexis Legg has been named the Freshman of the Year in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. She was also named to the all-NSIC third team. Legg, a midfielder, is having one of the best freshman seasons in Augustana program history. She has scored a team-high 10 goals, which ranks fifth in the NSIC. Legg has already … [Read more...] about Augustana’s Legg named NSIC Freshman of the Year

Former Ankeny soccer stars to collide in B1G semifinals on Friday

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Four former members of the Ankeny-based Iowa Rush Soccer Club have advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament later this week at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind. Sixth-seeded Nebraska and seventh-seeded Minnesota both pulled off upsets in the quarterfinals on Sunday, setting up a showdown between the two teams on Friday at 12:30 p.m. The game will … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny soccer stars to collide in B1G semifinals on Friday