Jay Groth isn't worried about whether his Ankeny Centennial wrestlers will be in shape once the Ankeny school district returns to in-person classes. "I've told them, 'When we get back--whenever that is--we're going to be ready to compete,'" Groth said. "And we'll know if you haven't been doing what you need to do to be able to compete, because you'll run … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll be ready to go’: Jaguars want to be hammers–whenever season begins
Hansen to play for Morningside, while Monosmith commits to Iowa Lakes
Two more members of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team have made their college plans. Senior pitcher Trey Hansen has committed to play for Morningside College. Senior outfielder Gabriel Monosmith is headed to Iowa Lakes Community College. "It was a tough decision," said Monosmith. "COVID-19 and the NCAA decisions made my search challenging. I did … [Read more...] about Hansen to play for Morningside, while Monosmith commits to Iowa Lakes
On the move again: Creighton’s Gatica to transfer to Rockhurst University
Haley Gatica won a state softball championship after transferring from Ankeny Centennial to Valley High School prior to her senior year. Now, she's hoping that another move will pay off for her as well. Gatica has decided to transfer from Creighton to Rockhurst University, an NCAA Division II school in Kansas City, Mo. "There wasn't a pitching coach … [Read more...] about On the move again: Creighton’s Gatica to transfer to Rockhurst University
Ankeny bowling teams ‘can loosen up and have a little fun’ under Richtsmeier
For the first time in several years, the members of the Ankeny bowling teams won't have to get acquainted with a new coach. Lane Richtsmeier is back for his second season after taking over the program last year. He is Ankeny's seventh different head coach since the 2014-15 season, but is the first one of that group to return for a second campaign. "So … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams ‘can loosen up and have a little fun’ under Richtsmeier
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Riley Keller, Ankeny Centennial football
Sophomore offensive lineman Riley Keller is a member of the Ankeny Centennial football team. Keller helped the Jaguars to a 2-6 record this season. "Riley is a hard-working young man on and off the football field," said Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti. "His persistence to be a team contributor was evident when given the opportunity." … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Riley Keller, Ankeny Centennial football