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
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IHSAA announces Sioux City will host Class 4A state baseball tourney in 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ex-Ankeny runner Sindt, Cyclones to compete for national title on Saturday
Former Ankeny standout Tim Sindt and the Iowa State men's cross country team will compete for a national championship on Saturday at Madison, Wis. The Cyclones are seeking their third top-five finish in the last four seasons. Iowa State held steady at No. 4 in the Week 6 USTFCCCA Coaches Poll. The Cyclones are coming off a runner-up finish at the … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny runner Sindt, Cyclones to compete for national title on Saturday
ACA volleyball team earns numerous awards after completing threepeat
The three-time state champion Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team has been awarded numerous postseason honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior setter Katie Quick led the way for the Eagles. The Drake recruit was a repeat pick as the Class 1A Player of the Year and was also named to the Elite all-state team for the second straight … [Read more...] about ACA volleyball team earns numerous awards after completing threepeat
Basketball Hall of Famer Wieben inducted into IGHSAU Swimming Hall of Fame
Nicky Wieben was no ordinary athlete. Already enshrined in the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Basketball Hall of Fame, the former Ankeny star was inducted into the IGHSAU Swimming Hall of Fame on Saturday during the state meet at Marshalltown. She became the first Ankeny swimmer to be inducted, and she joins a short list of athletes to be … [Read more...] about Basketball Hall of Famer Wieben inducted into IGHSAU Swimming Hall of Fame
Overberg, Gophers top Jackrabbits, will face South Carolina next in Chapel Hill
Elizabeth Overberg was in the second grade the last time the Minnesota soccer team won a first-round NCAA Tournament game at home. On Friday night, the former Ankeny Centennial star helped the Gophers to a 2-0 victory over South Dakota State in the Columbia Regional at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. It was Minnesota's first opening-round win at home since … [Read more...] about Overberg, Gophers top Jackrabbits, will face South Carolina next in Chapel Hill
Overberg, Gophers to host Jackrabbits in first round of NCAA Tournament Friday
Elizabeth Overberg and the Minnesota soccer team are headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers received an at-large berth to the 2024 NCAA Division I Championship on Monday afternoon. It's the program's first bid since 2018. Minnesota earned the No. 6 seed in the Columbia Regional and will host South Dakota State (15-4-2) on Friday at 6 p.m. at … [Read more...] about Overberg, Gophers to host Jackrabbits in first round of NCAA Tournament Friday
Ex-Ankeny setter Hoeck to be inducted into NJCAA Volleyball Hall of Fame
Former Ankeny volleyball star Jill Hoeck will be inducted into the NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Nov. 19 during the 2024 NJCAA Division I national tournament in Clarksville, Tenn. Hoeck played on Ankeny's back-to-back state runner-up teams in 2002-03 before moving on to Indian Hills Community College, where she was a first-team … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny setter Hoeck to be inducted into NJCAA Volleyball Hall of Fame