Ankeny Centennial's Katie Petersen races to a victory in the 100 hurdles during last year's Hawkette Relays. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial senior Katie Petersen is one of the state's top returning hurdlers. She placed fourth in the 100 hurdles at last year's Class 4A state meet in a time of 14.77 seconds. Petersen also ran on the fourth-place … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Katie Petersen, Centennial girls’ track
Ex-Jaguar Williams commits to play for Division II school in Florida
Former Ankeny Centennial standout Keanna Williams, shown here during a game at Ames in the 2017-18 season, has committed to play for Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She spent the last two seasons at Mineral Area College in Park HIlls, Mo. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) One of the reasons Keanna Williams wanted to play for Mineral Area College … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Williams commits to play for Division II school in Florida
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 88
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. In this bonus edition of the podcast, Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm discusses a wide variety of topics with two of his buddies, Rod Brannan and Tony Rhoads, including the impact of the coronavirus on their lives and the community of Ankeny. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 88
‘The great ones adapt’: Spring sports athletes, coaches dealing with COVID-19
Ankeny's Ashley Harrington celebrates after scoring a goal during the Hawkettes' victory over Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A semifinal at last year's state tournament. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ashley Harrington found out during her spring break trip to the Dominican Republic that her final soccer season at Ankeny High School could be in jeopardy. "I … [Read more...] about ‘The great ones adapt’: Spring sports athletes, coaches dealing with COVID-19
Ankeny two-sport star Brecht narrows his list of schools to Iowa, Iowa State
Ankeny's Brody Brecht returns a kickoff during a game at Cedar Falls last season. The junior wide receiver earned Elite all-state honors from The Des Moines Register after racking up 35 catches for 796 yards and seven touchdowns while helping the Hawks to an 8-3 record. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny football and baseball star Brody Brecht has decided to stay … [Read more...] about Ankeny two-sport star Brecht narrows his list of schools to Iowa, Iowa State