The Dowling Catholic boys' basketball team dominated the first quarter on Friday en route to a 68-55 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in a battle of top-10 squads. The ninth-ranked Maroons jumped out to a 19-5 lead and No. 2 Centennial never recovered. The Jaguars closed to within 29-22 in the second quarter before Dowling pulled away to move into … [Read more...] about CIML Central Conference basketball standings
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Runchey, Centennial girls’ hoops
Senior point guard Taylor Runchey has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 5-4 record. She scored a season-high 12 points, making 4-of-6 shots from 3-point range, and also dished out 10 assists in the Jaguars' 71-34 victory at Fort Dodge on Saturday. Runchey is averaging 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. She is shooting … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Runchey, Centennial girls’ hoops
Ankeny boys allow just 7 baskets, romp to 64-22 win over Little Cyclones
The Ankeny boys' basketball team put on a defensive clinic for its home fans on Friday. The Hawks limited Ames to just 19.4 percent shooting from the field and rolled to a 64-22 victory. It was the fewest points allowed by an Ankeny team since a 59-20 win over Ottumwa during the 2012-13 season. "Our defense was great. We really did some nice things," … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys allow just 7 baskets, romp to 64-22 win over Little Cyclones
Hawkettes lose Trimble for the season, tumble to Ames after slow start
The Ankeny girls' basketball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss on Friday. Off the court, the Hawkettes were also dealt a major blow. Senior forward Holly Trimble, who was averaging 4.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, has been ruled out for the season. She has been battling a rare bone growth disorder and will have surgery on Jan. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes lose Trimble for the season, tumble to Ames after slow start
‘They were more physical than us’: Dowling boys hand Jaguars their first loss
The showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference boys' basketball race was decided in the first 8 minutes of the game. Ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic jumped out to a 19-5 lead over No. 2 Ankeny Centennial and cruised to a 68-55 victory on Friday, handing the visiting Jaguars their first loss of the season. "You can't get down 14 points at the … [Read more...] about ‘They were more physical than us’: Dowling boys hand Jaguars their first loss
Clark’s supporting cast plays key role in Maroons’ win over Centennial girls
It wasn't the 29 points that Dowling Catholic's Caitlin Clark scored on Friday that spelled doom for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. It was the timely 3-point goals from her supporting cast that proved to be the difference. Grace Gaber and Ella McVey each had a trio of 3-pointers and Clark added two more as the fourth-ranked Maroons … [Read more...] about Clark’s supporting cast plays key role in Maroons’ win over Centennial girls
IT’S A SPLIT: Hawk bowlers top S.E. Polk, but Hawkettes fall by 8 pins
Evidently, the holiday break paid off for the Ankeny bowling teams. Both squads returned to action on Thursday at Great Escape, where the Hawks defeated Southeast Polk by a score of 2,927 to 2,850. And even though the Hawkettes lost by just eight pins, they posted a season-high score of 2,403. "It's amazing what a little break can do to … [Read more...] about IT’S A SPLIT: Hawk bowlers top S.E. Polk, but Hawkettes fall by 8 pins
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 76
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Iowa State offensive lineman Collin Olson stopped by to discuss the Camping World Bowl with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed Ari Winters about her freshman season on the Denver volleyball team. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 76
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alex Gates, Ankeny boys’ bowling
Junior Alex Gates is a member of the Ankeny boys' bowling team. Gates has helped the Hawks to a 1-4 record. He bowled a 314 series in a loss to Urbandale on Dec. 17 at Great Escape. "Alex is always being a team player and great teammate," said Ankeny coach Lane Richtsmeier. "He's been bowling really well lately. He just has a great head on his … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alex Gates, Ankeny boys’ bowling
With over 75 offers, Frandson chooses Cal over Texas and N.C. State
There have been a lot of heavily-recruited athletes to come out of Ankeny. Perhaps nobody, though, has been more pursued than current Ankeny swimming standout Trent Frandson. The junior ended a fierce recruiting battle for his services several weeks ago when he verbally committed to California. He picked the Golden Bears over two other national … [Read more...] about With over 75 offers, Frandson chooses Cal over Texas and N.C. State
Simpson’s Reiter named American Rivers Conference player of the week
Simpson College senior center Adam Reiter has been named the American Rivers Conference men's basketball player of the week. Reiter, a former Ankeny player, led the Storm to a 1-1 record in San Diego, Calif., earlier this month. Reiter racked up 20 points and 10 rebounds in an 84-83 win over UC Santa Cruz on Dec. 17. It was his fifth double-double of … [Read more...] about Simpson’s Reiter named American Rivers Conference player of the week
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Gage Payton and Isabel Tetmeyer
Juniors Gage Payton and Isabel Tetmeyer are members of the Ankeny bowling teams. Payton ranks third on the boys' squad with a 364.4 series average. He has helped the Hawks to a 1-4 record. Tetmeyer leads the girls' team and ranks 31st in the state among all girls with a 378.2 average. She has led the Hawkettes to a 2-3 mark. Both teams will return … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Gage Payton and Isabel Tetmeyer
Some early observations from the high school basketball season
Is it too early to make some observations about what has transpired in the first month of the high school basketball season? It could be, but that's not going to stop Ankeny Fanatic from doing just that. Here are some random thoughts from what I've seen thus far on the hardcourts in the CIML: * The Ankeny Centennial boys' team is a legitimate … [Read more...] about Some early observations from the high school basketball season
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zane Holmen, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Junior Zane Holmen is a member of the Ankeny boys' swimming team. Holmen placed seventh in the 500 freestyle and ninth in the 200 freestyle in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City. He helped the Hawks to a runner-up finish in the eight-team field. "Zane has done an excellent job filling in for the 200 and 500 freestyle events," said … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zane Holmen, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Former Centennial punter left in limbo after St. Cloud State drops football
After a productive freshman season, former Ankeny Centennial punter Avery Knief appeared to have a bright future with the St. Cloud State football team. His future, though, came to a crashing halt two weeks ago. On Dec. 10, St. Cloud State announced some changes to its intercollegiate athletics program to ensure Title IX compliance, and to address the … [Read more...] about Former Centennial punter left in limbo after St. Cloud State drops football
Frandson enjoys huge day, outduels Bettendorf’s Bunn at Little Hawk Invite
Saturday's Little Hawk Invitational at Iowa City featured many of the state's top swimmers. Four meet records were set at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center, three of them by top-ranked Iowa City West. The Trojans won the meet with 426 points. No. 2 Ankeny placed second in the eight-team field with 358 points. No. 5 Bettendorf was third with 291. Trent … [Read more...] about Frandson enjoys huge day, outduels Bettendorf’s Bunn at Little Hawk Invite
Anderson wins rematch against Fousek; Hawks finish 10th at Battle of Waterloo
The Ankeny wrestling team came away from the Battle of Waterloo last weekend with a 4-2 record. More importantly, the prestigious two-day tournament challenged the fifth-ranked Hawks. "We do something similar at Independence (with the Cliff Keen Invitational), and there's another tournament that is like that and that's the state tournament," said … [Read more...] about Anderson wins rematch against Fousek; Hawks finish 10th at Battle of Waterloo
Monroe, Neils, Cahill capture individual gold at Miller Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial duo of Ben Monroe and Logan Neils continues to dominate on the wrestling mat. Both seniors remained unbeaten on Saturday by winning their second straight titles in the Don Miller Invitational at Fort Dodge. Teammate Carter Cahill also captured an individual crown as the eighth-ranked Jaguars placed second in the 11-team field with … [Read more...] about Monroe, Neils, Cahill capture individual gold at Miller Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jordan Kumm, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Senior guard Jordan Kumm has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 5-1 record. He is averaging 12.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, and he is tied for the team lead in steals with 10. Kumm scored four points on Friday as the Hawks posted a 64-50 victory at Urbandale. His basket in the second quarter stopped an 8-0 run by the J-Hawks and ignited … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jordan Kumm, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Ex-Jaguar Dahm helps Minnesota State Mankato reach Div. II title game
When Max Dahm was a member of the Ankeny Centennial football team, the Jaguars came within two victories of claiming a state title in both 2016 and 2017. As a redshirt freshman on this year's Minnesota State Mankato squad, Dahm nearly captured a national championship. The Mavericks advanced to the NCAA Division II title game before falling to West … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Dahm helps Minnesota State Mankato reach Div. II title game