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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nora Bockes, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

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Junior Nora Bockes is one of three returning placewinners for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team, which will open its season on Tuesday by hosting a quadrangular meet at Ankeny Centennial. Bockes owns a career record of 76-19. She posted a 38-9 mark and placed seventh at 110 pounds last year after going 38-10 as a freshman. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nora Bockes, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet

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It wasn't the kind of day that the Ankeny girls' swimming team was hoping for. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the 200 medley relay to open Saturday's state meet at Marshalltown, and they went on to place 29th overall with nine points. It marked the first time since 2013 that Ankeny didn't place in the top 10. Ankeny was seeded seventh in the … [Read more...] about After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet

Ankeny’s Beroth, Harrington, Larmie earn repeat first-team honors in 5A District 6

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The Ankeny football squad placed eight players on the Class 5A District 6 first team, including a trio of repeat picks in senior offensive lineman Lukis Beroth, senior place-kicker Ryan Harrington and junior running back Daniel Larmie. Harrington converted all 27 of his PAT attempts and 11-of-15 field goals while also recording 31 touchbacks on 45 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Beroth, Harrington, Larmie earn repeat first-team honors in 5A District 6

Basketball Hall of Famer Wieben inducted into IGHSAU Swimming Hall of Fame

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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

Ankeny duo earns academic all-state honors from Golf Coaches Association

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Ankeny boys' golf standouts Duncan Beelner and Caden Weddingfeld have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association. Qualifications for the award include being a senior, a 3.75 GPA or higher, and participating in at least half the varsity events this season. The duo led the Hawks to an eighth-place finish in … [Read more...] about Ankeny duo earns academic all-state honors from Golf Coaches Association

‘Just the start, Go Red Raiders’: Anderson commits to play for Northwestern College

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Ankeny quarterback Luke Anderson played in the Class 5A state championship game a year ago. Now, the senior will be joining a collegiate program that often competes for national titles. Anderson announced on Friday that he has verbally committed to play football at Northwestern College, which has played in three of the last four NAIA championship games … [Read more...] about ‘Just the start, Go Red Raiders’: Anderson commits to play for Northwestern College

Overberg, Gophers top Jackrabbits, will face South Carolina next in Chapel Hill

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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

Ankeny diver Gagne closes out her career with 30th-place finish at state meet

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Ankeny senior Miranda Gagne earned a 30th-place finish in the state diving meet on Friday afternoon at Marshalltown. She posted a score of 142.50 points, but was not among the divers who qualified for the finals. Camryn Russell of Grinnell won the event with a score of 488.25 points, edging runner-up Kamila Swanson of Iowa City West by 1.35 points. … [Read more...] about Ankeny diver Gagne closes out her career with 30th-place finish at state meet

Ankeny’s Lindaman, Villhauer qualify for Saturday’s finals in individual events

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Ankeny's Gracie Lindaman and Charlie Villhauer already knew they'd be swimming in some relay events during the finals of the girls' state meet on Saturday at Marshalltown. Now, they'll be competing in an individual event, too. Both swimmers qualified for the finals with strong performances on Friday during the preliminaries. Villhauer advanced to the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lindaman, Villhauer qualify for Saturday’s finals in individual events

‘Our goal is to bring home a team trophy’: Ankeny girls boast high expectations

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling program has made tremendous strides in its first two years of competition. Now, coach Dustin Roland is hoping to take his squad to the next level. "Our goal is to bring home a team trophy this season," he said. Ankeny placed seventh in last year's state tournament after finishing 40th in its inaugural season. The team … [Read more...] about ‘Our goal is to bring home a team trophy’: Ankeny girls boast high expectations

Senior Volleyball Classic to feature 6 players from Ankeny, ACA coach Quick

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Ankeny's three volleyball programs will be well represented in the Senior Volleyball Classic on Saturday at Johnston Middle School. Ankeny Centennial's Jaeden Pratt and Ankeny's Kamryn Scheib will both play for the Bulldogs team that will face the Panthers at 4 p.m. Katie Quick of Ankeny Christian Academy will be a member of the Panthers … [Read more...] about Senior Volleyball Classic to feature 6 players from Ankeny, ACA coach Quick

‘Can’t wait to see what the future holds’: Ankeny’s Miller to play softball at Coe

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Ankeny senior Kaylyn Miller has verbally committed to play softball at Coe College. Miller announced her decision via social media on Tuesday. "I am so excited to announce my academic and athletic commitment to Coe College!!" Miller tweeted on X. "I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible, especially all of my … [Read more...] about ‘Can’t wait to see what the future holds’: Ankeny’s Miller to play softball at Coe

‘I’m so excited to be going to Drake’: Centennial star Ott to play for Bulldogs

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One of the state's best softball players has ended her recruiting battle. Ankeny Centennial junior outfielder Mady Ott announced on Tuesday that she has verbally committed to Drake. She will join the Bulldogs' program in the fall of 2026. "I'm so excited to be going to Drake," said Ott. "This wasn't as tough of a decision as I thought it would be. I … [Read more...] about ‘I’m so excited to be going to Drake’: Centennial star Ott to play for Bulldogs

‘I felt like I could be myself’: Bollwinkel commits to play baseball at Southwestern

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Ankeny Centennial senior Kohen Bollwinkel has verbally committed to play baseball at Southwestern Community College in Creston. Bollwinkel said he picked the Spartans over a handful of other programs. "I had a few schools in mind--some four-year schools around Iowa and several junior colleges--before I made my decision," said Bollwinkel, an outfielder. … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like I could be myself’: Bollwinkel commits to play baseball at Southwestern

Overberg, Gophers to host Jackrabbits in first round of NCAA Tournament Friday

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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

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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

Centennial volleyball duo joins Ankeny’s star trio on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball duo of Delaney Miller and Jaeden Pratt has been named to the CIML Conference first team along with fellow seniors Baileigh Carlsen, Reagan Hanfelt and Kamryn Scheib of Ankeny. Pratt, an outside hitter, earned first-team honors for the third time. Miller, an outside hitter, was also a repeat pick. Pratt and Miller led … [Read more...] about Centennial volleyball duo joins Ankeny’s star trio on CIML Conference first team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Morgan Fincham, Ankeny Christian volleyball

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Senior middle hitter Morgan Fincham helped the Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team to a 40-5 record and a third consecutive Class 1A state championship this season. She had five kills, two aces, six digs and two blocks as the Eagles completed the threepeat with a sweep over BCLUW in the title match on Thursday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Fincham … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Morgan Fincham, Ankeny Christian volleyball

‘We had a great day at the pool!’: Ankeny swimmers qualify 9 girls for state meet

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There's still a lot of work to do, but the Ankeny girls' swimming team could be in position to earn another top-10 finish at the state meet. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes placed second in a regional meet on Saturday at Mason City. They finished with 401.5 points in the eight-team field, while No. 1 Dowling Catholic easily claimed the title with … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great day at the pool!’: Ankeny swimmers qualify 9 girls for state meet