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‘Goofy’ Moss earns B1G Freshman of the Week honors

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If Riley Moss was nervous about making his first start for the Iowa football team, he didn't show it. "Riley is kind of a guy who is pretty loose in a way," teammate Jake Gervase said after Moss intercepted two passes in the Hawkeyes' 48-31 victory at Minnesota on Saturday. "He is confident in his abilities and he is kind of a goofy kid. He was ready to … [Read more...] about ‘Goofy’ Moss earns B1G Freshman of the Week honors

UNI’s Yarrow named MVC Offensive Player of the Week

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Kelsey Yarrow was a goal-scoring machine during her soccer career at Ankeny High School. She has made a big impact at the collegiate level, too. Northern Iowa's senior midfielder was named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. She had three goals to help the Panthers to a pair of victories last week. On Oct. 1, … [Read more...] about UNI’s Yarrow named MVC Offensive Player of the Week

Winters becomes Creighton’s all-time kills leader

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Jaali Winters set another Creighton volleyball record during the 10th-ranked Bluejays' sweep over St. John's on Sunday in Omaha. The former Ankeny Centennial star became Creighton's all-time kills leader midway through the second set. She broke Leah Ratzlaff's previous mark of 1,622 kills on an attack off an assist from longtime friend and teammate Megan … [Read more...] about Winters becomes Creighton’s all-time kills leader

Record crowd watches Creighton volleyball team fall to Nebraska

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Ankeny natives Megan Ballenger and Jaali Winters played before a record-setting volleyball crowd on Thursday. A turnout of 14,022, the largest volleyball-only crowd in NCAA regular-season history, watched 14th-ranked Creighton fall to No. 7 Nebraska at the CHI Health Center Omaha. The Bluejays (4-3) won the first two sets before Nebraska (5-1) rallied for … [Read more...] about Record crowd watches Creighton volleyball team fall to Nebraska

Ballenger named tournament MVP, BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week

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Former Ankeny volleyball standout Megan Ballenger has been named the BIG EAST Conference Offensive Player of the Week after leading 14th-ranked Creighton to a 3-0 weekend in Dallas at the SMU DoubleTree Classic. Ballenger, a junior, was selected MVP of the tournament after helping the Bluejays to three sweeps. She averaged 3.89 points, 3.44 kills and 0.78 … [Read more...] about Ballenger named tournament MVP, BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week

Like Lanning, Olson hopes to benefit from position switch

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Collin Olson has a lot in common with former Ankeny and Iowa State teammate Joel Lanning. Both were standouts in the same three sports in high school--football, wrestling and baseball. Both of them went on to join the Iowa State football team and had to work their way up the depth chart during their first few seasons with the Cyclones. A year ago, … [Read more...] about Like Lanning, Olson hopes to benefit from position switch

UNI’s Netten, Yarrow feel ‘right at home’ during exhibition victory at Prairie Ridge

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A large crowd gathered at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex on Monday to watch an exhibition match between two NCAA Division I women's soccer teams. Many of the fans came to see Northern Iowa's Claire Netten and Kelsey Yarrow. It was a homecoming for the Panthers' duo, who helped their team to a 1-0 victory over Omaha. "It was so fun being back in … [Read more...] about UNI’s Netten, Yarrow feel ‘right at home’ during exhibition victory at Prairie Ridge

Ankeny’s ‘magic carpet ride’ comes to end at Little League World Series

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The goal for the Ankeny Intermediate All Stars was to win one game at the Little League World Series. Ankeny accomplished its goal with a 9-3 victory over the East Region squad on Tuesday, becoming the first Central Region team to win a game at the Intermediate World Series. "The boys saw that their attitudes mattered, and I can not think of a better … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s ‘magic carpet ride’ comes to end at Little League World Series

Ankeny All Stars earn first victory at Little League World Series

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The Ankeny Intermediate All Stars achieved a milestone victory on Tuesday at the Little League World Series in Livermore, Calif. Ankeny posted a 9-3 win over the East Region squad from the Commack (N.Y.) North Little League, becoming the first Central Region team to win a game at the Intermediate World Series. The loss eliminated Commack North from the … [Read more...] about Ankeny All Stars earn first victory at Little League World Series

Ankeny All Stars drop opening game at Little League World Series

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The Ankeny Intermediate All Stars suffered a 7-0 loss to the West Regional champs in their opening game at the Little League World Series on Sunday at Livermore, Calif. The West Region squad from the Scripps Ranch Little League in San Diego took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, then added another run in the second to knock out Central starting pitcher Greg … [Read more...] about Ankeny All Stars drop opening game at Little League World Series

Creighton’s Winters earns Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award

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The BIG EAST Conference has announced the winners of the 2017-18 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Awards, which recognize academic and athletic achievement as well as community service. Creighton's lone honoree is volleyball player Jaali Winters of Ankeny, a rising senior who stars on the court and in the classroom. The Scholar-Athlete Sport … [Read more...] about Creighton’s Winters earns Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award

Ankeny Intermediate All Stars advance to Little League World Series

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The Ankeny Intermediate All Stars are heading to California for the Little League World Series after winning the Central Regional title in Kalamazoo, Mich. The team of 13 year olds punched its ticket to the World Series with a 6-2 victory over Indiana in the Central Regional championship game on Wednesday. "We've got some pretty special players," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny Intermediate All Stars advance to Little League World Series

Iowa Rush 18U boys’ team captures national championship

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The Iowa Rush Soccer Club made some history on Sunday in the U.S. Youth Soccer Presidents Cup at Westfield, Ind. The Ankeny-based club advanced two teams to the finals of their respective divisions, the 18U boys' team and the 14U girls' squad. The 18U boys' team posted a 5-1 victory over Barcelona of Arizona to become the first Iowa program to win a U.S. … [Read more...] about Iowa Rush 18U boys’ team captures national championship

Lanning: ‘I’ll have to survive on special teams’ to make Cowboys’ roster

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If Joel Lanning is going to earn a spot on the Dallas Cowboys' final roster, he knows he'll have to do it through special teams. The former Iowa State linebacker signed with the Cowboys as a free agent after not being selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. He is back in his hometown of Ankeny now after attending three weeks of OTAs (organized team activities) … [Read more...] about Lanning: ‘I’ll have to survive on special teams’ to make Cowboys’ roster

State championship items needed for Historical Society museum display

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The Ankeny Area Historical Society is working on a new museum display celebrating all of the state championship sports teams at Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial. Stories from coaches and athletes, photos and artifacts are needed for the display. If anyone wants to help or contribute items for the display, please contact Dennis Adamson at … [Read more...] about State championship items needed for Historical Society museum display

Former Ankeny stars Maschoff, Myers leave USF, find new schools

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As seniors at Ankeny High School in 2017, Drew Maschoff and Codee Myers both signed letters of intent to play Division II basketball at the University of Sioux Falls. Now, a year later, both players have decided to continue their college careers elsewhere. Maschoff, a 6-foot-4, 175-pound point guard, will transfer to Pratt Community College in Pratt, … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny stars Maschoff, Myers leave USF, find new schools

Ex-Jaguar Fontana to transfer from UNO to Wartburg College

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Emily Fontana has found a new home. The former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout has decided to transfer from the University of Nebraska Omaha to Wartburg College following her freshman season, when she played in six games for a total of 74 minutes for the Mavericks. "I loved the school, and I loved my team," said Fontana. "I played a little bit, but … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Fontana to transfer from UNO to Wartburg College

‘It was worth the wait’ for Larson, who signs with MIT

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Emily Larson waited longer than most elite high school soccer players to make a college decision. Her teammate on the Iowa Rush, Ankeny High School sophomore Ashley Harrington, committed last week to play for Northern Iowa. She won't join the Panthers' program until the fall of 2020. But Larson, a senior at North Polk, had a good excuse for waiting. … [Read more...] about ‘It was worth the wait’ for Larson, who signs with MIT