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Waring leads Grand View football team to its 2nd NAIA national championship

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Several players from Ankeny, including standout quarterback Jackson Waring, are members of the national champion Grand View University football team. The Vikings (14-0) capped off an historic season on Saturday with a 35-7 victory over defending champ Keiser University in the NAIA title game at Durham, N.C. It was the first title for coach Joe Woodley and … [Read more...] about Waring leads Grand View football team to its 2nd NAIA national championship

‘It’s a proven successful program’: Bauer to play his final season at UT Martin

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Jase Bauer will play his final collegiate football season in the Volunteer state. The former Ankeny quarterback announced on Monday that he will transfer to the University of Tennessee Martin, an NCAA Division I FCS program. "I loved the coaches!" Bauer said. "It's a proven successful program with an opportunity to play." UT Martin went 9-5 this … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a proven successful program’: Bauer to play his final season at UT Martin

Murray named Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week

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Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Cleao Murray was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Grand View women's team to a pair of victories. Murray, a junior guard, scored 31 points on 13-of-18 shooting in an 83-64 win over visiting Graceland on Wednesday. She then had 18 points on … [Read more...] about Murray named Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week

Kovacs scores early goal, but Mavericks fall to Cal Poly Pomona in Div. II title game

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An early goal from former Ankeny Centennial star Courtney Kovacs wasn't enough to lift the Minnesota State women's soccer team to its first NCAA Division II national championship on Sunday. Cal Poly Pomona responded with a pair of goals to post a 2-1 victory at Sportsplex in Matthews, N.C. The loss ended a 23-game unbeaten streak for the Mavericks, who … [Read more...] about Kovacs scores early goal, but Mavericks fall to Cal Poly Pomona in Div. II title game

Robinson’s collegiate career ends with Badgers’ loss to rival Nebraska in Elite 8

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Devyn Robinson's outstanding collegiate volleyball career came to an end on Sunday afternoon at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. The fifth-year senior middle blocker/right-side hitter had three kills and a block as second-seeded Wisconsin was swept by No. 1 Nebraska for the third time this season in an all-Big Ten Conference regional final … [Read more...] about Robinson’s collegiate career ends with Badgers’ loss to rival Nebraska in Elite 8

Kovacs, Mavericks to play for NCAA Div. II national championship on Sunday

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The dream season continues for the Minnesota State women's soccer team. The Mavericks posted a 2-1 victory over top-seeded Columbus State in the NCAA Division II National Semifinals on Friday at Matthews, N.C. They will play Cal Poly Pomona for the national championship on Sunday afternoon. Former Ankeny Centennial standout Courtney Kovacs played a key … [Read more...] about Kovacs, Mavericks to play for NCAA Div. II national championship on Sunday

IHSAA announces Sioux City will host Class 4A state baseball tourney in 2025

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Locations for the next four years of the IHSAA State Baseball Tournament are set following extensive planning for the upcoming 2025 postseason and beyond. The split site tournament will head west next summer to Sioux City and Carroll, then return to Cedar Rapids and Carroll from 2026 through at least 2028. “Thanks to a great team effort, our state … [Read more...] about IHSAA announces Sioux City will host Class 4A state baseball tourney in 2025

COMING HOME: Ex-Centennial star Pennington to play soccer for Bulldogs

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A former Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer star is coming home. After playing two seasons at Western Illinois, sophomore midfielder Alanna Pennington is transferring to Drake. "I just wanted a change, and I felt that Drake was the competitive environment I was looking for," said Pennington. "I loved the team and the fact that I was going to be closer to … [Read more...] about COMING HOME: Ex-Centennial star Pennington to play soccer for Bulldogs

Iowa State backup QB Kohl enters transfer portal, will have 3 years of eligibility left

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Less than a week after Jase Bauer entered the transfer portal, his successor as the quarterback for the Ankeny football team has followed suit. Iowa State redshirt freshman JJ Kohl announced on Monday that he will be looking for a new home as well. "Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and Cyclone Nation for all your support," Kohl tweeted on X. "I have … [Read more...] about Iowa State backup QB Kohl enters transfer portal, will have 3 years of eligibility left

‘I’m looking forward to this next chapter’: Ex-Hawk Crandall enters transfer portal

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One of the most productive linebackers at the NCAA Division I FCS level has entered the transfer portal. Former Ankeny standout Ryan Crandall, who led Western Illinois with 91 tackles this season while helping the Leathernecks to a 4-8 record, announced on Monday that he is seeking a new home. "Thank you Western Illinois University for the opportunity … [Read more...] about ‘I’m looking forward to this next chapter’: Ex-Hawk Crandall enters transfer portal

Robinson earns 500th career block, helps Badgers advance to Sweet 16 in Lincoln

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Former Ankeny Centennial star Devyn Robinson earned her 500th career block as the Wisconsin volleyball team defeated Georgia Tech in four sets on Friday to advance to the NCAA Regionals for the 12th consecutive season. The second-seeded Badgers overcame a one-set deficit to post a 25-27, 25-20, 25-23, 25-21 victory in the second round of the NCAA … [Read more...] about Robinson earns 500th career block, helps Badgers advance to Sweet 16 in Lincoln

Kovacs’ game-winning PK sends Minn. St. to NCAA Division II National Semifinals

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The Minnesota State women's soccer team was less than 10 minutes away from a season-ending loss on its home pitch. Trailing 1-0 late in the second half of Saturday's game against Grand Valley State, the Mavericks got a tying goal in the 83rd minute from Ashlyn Watt and went on to post a 2-1 victory in a penalty kick shootout to advance to the NCAA … [Read more...] about Kovacs’ game-winning PK sends Minn. St. to NCAA Division II National Semifinals

Bauer re-enters transfer portal, will look for new school to play his final season

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Former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer has re-entered the transfer portal. Bauer, who played three seasons at Central Michigan before transferring to Sam Houston last December, announced on Tuesday that he will play his final season elsewhere. His departure comes two days after Sam Houston coach K.C. Keeler announced that he is stepping down, effective … [Read more...] about Bauer re-enters transfer portal, will look for new school to play his final season

THE END OF AN ERA: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play in final NCAA Tourney

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Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star Devyn Robinson will try to close out her collegiate career in style. The fifth-year senior is headed to the NCAA Tournament along with second-seeded Wisconsin, which was placed in the Nebraska regional when the NCAA pairings were announced on Sunday. The Badgers (23-6) have earned a bid to the tournament for the … [Read more...] about THE END OF AN ERA: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play in final NCAA Tourney

Minnesota State women’s soccer team reaches Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament

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The Minnesota State women's soccer team is headed to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division II national tournament for the third time in program history. The Mavericks (17-1-6) prevailed in a nail-biting Central Region match against Central Missouri on Sunday, securing their spot in the quarterfinals with a thrilling 1-0 overtime win at South Recreation … [Read more...] about Minnesota State women’s soccer team reaches Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament

Overberg’s collegiate soccer career ends with Minnesota’s 3-0 loss in Sweet 16

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The postseason run for the Minnesota soccer team has come to an end. The sixth-seeded Gophers dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 2 North Carolina on Sunday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Chapel Hill, N.C. They finished the season with a 14-5-3 record. The loss marked the end of Elizabeth Overberg's career. The former Ankeny Centennial star was a … [Read more...] about Overberg’s collegiate soccer career ends with Minnesota’s 3-0 loss in Sweet 16

Sindt takes 94th at NCAA Championships, helps Cyclones to runner-up finish

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Former Ankeny standout Tim Sindt closed out his collegiate cross country career in style. Sindt helped the Iowa State men's team to a second-place finish in the NCAA Championships on Saturday at Madison, Wis. It was the Cyclones' second runner-up finish in the last four years. All seven Iowa State runners finished in the top 100 of the 10K race. Sindt … [Read more...] about Sindt takes 94th at NCAA Championships, helps Cyclones to runner-up finish

Overberg, Gophers rally past S. Carolina, advance to Sweet 16 of NCAA Tourney

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For only the third time in program history, the Minnesota women's soccer team has advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Former Ankeny Centennial star Elizabeth Overberg and the Gophers overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat No. 3 South Carolina, 2-1, in a second-round game of the Columbia Regional on Friday at Chapel Hill, N.C. Sophia Boman … [Read more...] about Overberg, Gophers rally past S. Carolina, advance to Sweet 16 of NCAA Tourney

‘It was both fun and weird!’: Emporia State’s Clark plays against former team

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Former Ankeny Centennial guard Makenna Clark helped the Emporia State (Kan.) women's basketball team to an 87-82 victory over visiting Wayne State (Neb.) on Nov. 13. The game was noteworthy because Clark, a sophomore, was playing against her former teammates. She started her collegiate career at Wayne State before transferring to Emporia State during the … [Read more...] about ‘It was both fun and weird!’: Emporia State’s Clark plays against former team