The future looks bright for Trystan Cummins and the Morningside College men's basketball team. The fifth-ranked Mustangs completed their season on Saturday with an 86-68 loss to No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division II National Championship in Sioux Falls, S.D. They finished with a 28-7 record. The entire Morningside roster … [Read more...] about Season ends for Cummins, Mustangs in NAIA Division II quarterfinals
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Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame
When Ryan Sears was promoted to the Ankeny boys' varsity basketball team as a freshman, his older brother Todd was the Hawks' star player. "I still remember the one game where we combined for 45 points," said Ryan. "And I had two of them." Ryan eventually joined his brother as an all-state player, helping Ankeny to three consecutive state tournament … [Read more...] about Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame
Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
Zach Kluver has decided to follow in his brother's footsteps. The Ankeny Centennial senior will join the Iowa football program as a long snapper. He will attend DMACC part-time in the fall before heading to Iowa City for the spring semester. Kluver's brother, Tyler, was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes as a long snapper. His collegiate career ended … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
UNI’s Friedman reflects on the end of his college basketball career
The season ended on Friday for former Ankeny star Ted Friedman and the Northern Iowa men's basketball team. The Panthers lost to top-seeded Loyola of Chicago, 54-50, in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament at St. Louis. Friedman made 1-of-2 shots and scored two points in his final collegiate game. UNI finished with a 16-16 … [Read more...] about UNI’s Friedman reflects on the end of his college basketball career
Riordan takes over leadership role, helps Storm to 13-12 season
Conor Riordan knew that he needed to step up this season for the Simpson College men's basketball team. The former Ankeny star did just that. The sophomore point guard started all 25 games and helped the Storm to a 13-12 record. He averaged 19.4 points per game while shooting 52.1 percent from the field. "I put in a lot of work in the offseason," … [Read more...] about Riordan takes over leadership role, helps Storm to 13-12 season
A tale of 2 players: Brunkow thrives in starting role, while Schon’s career has ended
The basketball careers of Jordan Brunkow and Jay Schon have been intertwined for a long time. The duo played together at Ankeny High School in the 2012-13 season before moving across town to Ankeny Centennial, where they helped the Jaguars to a 36-9 record in the first two years of the school's program. Brunkow then moved on to Grand View, where he was … [Read more...] about A tale of 2 players: Brunkow thrives in starting role, while Schon’s career has ended
Oklahoma women top Iowa State on Manning’s Senior Night
Former Ankeny star Maddie Manning celebrated her Senior Night on Wednesday with a victory over Iowa State. Manning had 12 points, three assists and two steals as the Oklahoma women's basketball team defeated the Cyclones, 80-71, before a sparse crowd at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The game was played despite a snowstorm that blanketed the Sooner state, … [Read more...] about Oklahoma women top Iowa State on Manning’s Senior Night
Ex-Ankeny star Huston inducted into Iowa Swimming Hall of Fame
When Kiel Huston was a young athlete, he never dreamed that he would eventually become a Hall of Fame swimmer. "Not for a second," he said. "I remember in age-group swimming, I was never the best. But just over the years through practice and coaching and hard work, I had the opportunity to have a really good career." Huston went on to become a … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Huston inducted into Iowa Swimming Hall of Fame
Newton AD Garvis hopes to build upon Centennial’s great athletic tradition
In the fall of 2013, Scott Garvis became the Athletic Director at Newton High School at the same time that Tom Kinseth took control of the athletic department at Ankeny Centennial's brand new high school. Now, five years later, Garvis has been named the successor for the retiring Kinseth. He will take over the position this summer. "I know Scott, and … [Read more...] about Newton AD Garvis hopes to build upon Centennial’s great athletic tradition
Eighteen Iowa Rush players to sign letters of intent
Wednesday, Feb. 7, is National Letter of Intent signing day for soccer athletes. This year the Iowa Rush Soccer Club has 18 athletes from across the state signing to play at the next level. This is the second biggest signing class in the club’s history with players signing to play at Division I, II and III schools as well as one NAIA institution. The … [Read more...] about Eighteen Iowa Rush players to sign letters of intent
Manning helps Sooners to 800th victory in OU program history
Maddie Manning and the Oklahoma women's basketball team closed out January with a successful matinee. Manning, a former Ankeny star, scored six points in 23 minutes of action to help the Sooners to a 68-49 victory over Kansas State on Wednesday morning at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The game was played in front of thousands of local elementary school … [Read more...] about Manning helps Sooners to 800th victory in OU program history
Centennial trio to play football for Iowa Central; Van Meter commits to Grand View
Four more Ankeny Centennial football players have made their college plans. Quarterback Chance Gibbons, defensive back Brandon Kading and running back Hunter Wright have committed to play for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Meanwhile, linebacker Brandon Van Meter is headed to Grand View University, becoming the second Jaguar to commit to the … [Read more...] about Centennial trio to play football for Iowa Central; Van Meter commits to Grand View
Yori returns to Creighton as Program Advisor, but has no plans to coach again
Even though Connie Yori has returned to the collegiate coaching ranks, the Ankeny legend has no plans to become a head coach again at the Division I level. "I have no interest in coaching anymore. I am not seeking to get back in it," said Yori, who answered some questions about her future and her past during a press conference on Wednesday in Omaha, where … [Read more...] about Yori returns to Creighton as Program Advisor, but has no plans to coach again
Manning scores career-high 25 points in Sooners’ loss to Bedlam rival
Maddie Manning doesn't have to be an Oklahoma native to get fired up for the Bedlam rivalry. The former Ankeny star scored a career-high 25 points on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as Oklahoma dropped a 96-82 decision to host Oklahoma State in the first Bedlam game of the season. The rematch will be on Jan. 20 in Norman. Manning, a graduate student … [Read more...] about Manning scores career-high 25 points in Sooners’ loss to Bedlam rival
Morgan will bring ‘underdog’s mentality’ to UNI
Former Oklahoma State long snapper Tanner Morgan will be moving closer to home. Morgan, who earned all-state honors as a defensive end at Ankeny Centennial in 2015, has decided to transfer to Northern Iowa. He is already enrolled for the spring semester. "The only coaches that I talked to were UNI and North Dakota State," said Morgan. "They both … [Read more...] about Morgan will bring ‘underdog’s mentality’ to UNI
Ankeny’s Thomas participates in USA Rugby High School All-American Camp
Mason Thomas decided to give up wrestling when he was a freshman. Last fall, the Ankeny High School junior also stopped playing football. The 6-foot, 200-pound Thomas elected to focus his energy on the sport of rugby, and it turned out to be a good move. Thomas participated in the USA Rugby High School All-American Camp last week in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Thomas participates in USA Rugby High School All-American Camp
Lindaman competes for spot on USA Softball Women’s National Team
The game of softball has taken Kendyl Lindaman to a lot of different places. In 2020, it could take her to the Olympics in Tokyo. "It's always been my dream to play in the Olympics, and I think this would be a great start...making this team," Lindaman said on Sunday as she tried to catch a connecting flight in Chicago for the USA Softball Women's … [Read more...] about Lindaman competes for spot on USA Softball Women’s National Team
Manning has no regrets about returning to Oklahoma for sixth season
For many reasons, Maddie Manning returned to the Oklahoma women's basketball team for one more season. Another chance to play at Iowa State was just one of them. Manning, a former Ankeny star, paid her final visit to Hilton Coliseum on New Year's Eve, helping the Sooners to a 74-69 victory before a crowd of 9,791. The graduate student guard scored 12 … [Read more...] about Manning has no regrets about returning to Oklahoma for sixth season
Manning sinks 3-pointer to join 1,000-point club
Maddie Manning made only one shot from the field during Sunday's game at Hilton Coliseum, but it was one that she'll never forget. The former Ankeny star swished a 3-pointer from the right corner about 3 minutes into the first quarter to become the 33rd player in Oklahoma history to reach the 1,000-point career mark. The 6-foot-2 guard went on to score 12 … [Read more...] about Manning sinks 3-pointer to join 1,000-point club
Rhoads returns to west coast, where his coaching career began
Paul Rhoads has always dreamed of coaching at a place like UCLA. Now, he'll get his chance. The Ankeny native and former Iowa State head coach was officially named the Bruins' defensive backs coach on Dec. 13 by new head coach Chip Kelly. "I'm really excited," Rhoads said during a telephone interview shortly after meeting with some UCLA recruits two … [Read more...] about Rhoads returns to west coast, where his coaching career began