Eli Christensen and Tyler Mahoney combined on a three-hitter to lead the Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team past Panorama, 4-1, in a Class 1A district quarterfinal on Saturday at Northview Park in Urbandale. The Eagles (16-8) used a three-run fifth inning to erase Panorama's early 1-0 lead. They then added an insurance run in the sixth. "I was … [Read more...] about Eagles rally past Panorama, will host Madrid next in Class 1A district semifinal
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Catching up with former Ankeny girls’ three-sport standout Jasmine Rumley
Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm was passing through Knoxville, Tenn., and met up with the former Tennessee swimmer to discuss her collegiate career. … [Read more...] about Catching up with former Ankeny girls’ three-sport standout Jasmine Rumley
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 266
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer about his decision to transfer from Central Michigan to Sam Houston State. Coldwell Banker realtor Tom Butler also appears to discuss his friendship with Drue Wolfe, the Ankeny Fanatic … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 266
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 264
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm celebrates the life of Fanatic photographer Drue Wolfe with fellow photographers Jerrad Downer and Mike Hughes, KCCI-TV sports anchor and reporter Shannon Ehrhardt, and Des Moines Roosevelt baseball coach Randy Wee. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 264
‘It is a devastating blow’: Ankeny Fanatic photographer Drue Wolfe passes away
There are some stories that I never thought I'd have to write. This is one of them. Drue Wolfe, who joined Ankeny Fanatic as a photographer shortly after we launched our website in 2018, passed away earlier this week. He will be greatly missed. Drue touched the lives of countless athletes over the years with his incredible photos. The images that he … [Read more...] about ‘It is a devastating blow’: Ankeny Fanatic photographer Drue Wolfe passes away