Ankeny sophomore Hunter Johnson wasn't ready to put his golf clubs away just yet. Johnson carded a 72 in a Class 4A district meet on Tuesday at Waveland Golf Course to qualify for the state meet as an individual. The 36-hole state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. "It feels really good," said Johnson. "I'm … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nick Sash, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country
Nick Sash of the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Sash, a senior, has helped Centennial to a No. 11 ranking in Class 4A. He placed 54th in the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30 with a time of 18 minutes 58 seconds, helping the Jaguars to a runner-up finish. Centennial will compete in the … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nick Sash, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country
Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team
Thomas Cotter has waited a few years to get another head coaching opportunity. Now, he'll get his chance. Cotter has been named the head coach of the Ankeny girls' track team. He replaces Dennis Adamson, who retired last spring after coaching the Hawkettes for nearly three decades. "I've been thinking about this since I was the head coach at … [Read more...] about Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team
Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley
Don't be surprised if the Ankeny Centennial and Valley volleyball teams meet again later this season at the Class 5A state tournament. The two squads have a habit of running into each other. The third-ranked Tigers rallied from a one-set deficit to beat No. 2 Centennial, 24-26, 25-22, 15-10, in the championship match of the Urbandale Invitational on … [Read more...] about Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf
Senior Russell Rydin led the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team to a second-place finish in the Ankeny Invitational on Sept. 24 at Otter Creek. He carded a 1-under-par 70 to place third as an individual. Rydin has posted Centennial's best score at seven of the 12 meets this season. He leads the Jaguars with a 38.98 average. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf
Centennial hires Petersen to take over girls’ tennis program
Ryan Petersen has been named the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. This will be the first coaching position for Petersen, who played tennis in high school at Denison. "My tennis coach--Aaron Ratliff--was also my calculus teacher," said Petersen. "I enjoyed both so much that I was inspired to pursue coaching tennis … [Read more...] about Centennial hires Petersen to take over girls’ tennis program
Big 2nd half allows Jaguars to avenge last year’s loss to S.E. Polk
During the first five weeks of the high school football season, Ankeny Centennial defensive back Tyler Rodgers often exchanged text messages with Southeast Polk linebacker Zach Strickland. The correspondence between the two friends came to an end, though, earlier this week. "We played youth football together and he's still one of my great buddies, but … [Read more...] about Big 2nd half allows Jaguars to avenge last year’s loss to S.E. Polk
Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover
The field conditions at Des Moines Hoover's McGrane Stadium were less than ideal on Friday night. They didn't seem to bother the Ankeny football team. The visiting Hawks used a 29-point second quarter to build a 44-7 halftime lead and then cruised to a 51-14 victory over Hoover in a Class 4A District 1 game. "Our kids played well," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawks score 29 points in 2nd quarter, roll past Hoover
Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational
With about one month left in the season, the Ankeny girls' cross country team continues to make positive strides. The Hawkettes placed fifth among seven teams in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. They finished with 102 points, but were only 13 points out of third place. "As a team, we're working really well together," said Ankeny sophomore … [Read more...] about Hawkette runners make positive strides at S.E. Polk Invitational
Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet
When the CIML Central Conference meet was moved from The Legacy to Blank Golf Course on Wednesday, the six teams in the league had to make some quick adjustments. Ankeny Centennial did just fine, and so did Ankeny's Hunter Johnson. The eighth-ranked Jaguars shot a 311 to earn a second-place finish. No. 4 Dowling Catholic also finished with a 311 total, … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet
Sauer smashes 24 kills, leads Jaguars past Dowling Catholic
On a team with four Division I players, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad is hardly a one-man unit. On Tuesday, though, it may have seemed that way to visiting Dowling Catholic. Kenna Sauer pounded 24 of her team's 40 kills to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a sweep over No. 7 Dowling. She had just three hitting errors in 43 total attacks for a … [Read more...] about Sauer smashes 24 kills, leads Jaguars past Dowling Catholic
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 17
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Former Ankeny and NFL linebacker Dennis Gibson talks about his induction into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame, and Scott Garvis also stopped by to visit with Dan Holm to discuss his first year as the Activities Director at Ankeny Centennial … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 17
Senior Night Showdown: No. 2 Dowling Catholic tops No. 3 Ankeny
A matchup between two of the state's top girls' swimming teams brought out the best in both squads. Second-ranked Dowling Catholic won nine of the 12 events and posted a 118-68 victory over No. 3 Ankeny on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was Senior Night for the Hawkettes, who dropped to 0-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 4-1 … [Read more...] about Senior Night Showdown: No. 2 Dowling Catholic tops No. 3 Ankeny
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Katie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country
Katie Jensen of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Jensen, a sophomore, helped the 11th-ranked Jaguars to the team title at the Indianola Invitational on Thursday. She was Centennial's fifth scoring runner, placing 17th in a time of 22 minutes 3 seconds. "Katie found out at … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Katie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country
Hawkettes sweep another conference foe, setting up showdown for crown
Isabelle Vacek and the Ankeny volleyball team didn't get caught looking ahead on Tuesday. Vacek pounded 11 kills to lead the sixth-ranked Hawkettes to a 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 victory at No. 11 Ames. The win sets up a showdown against No. 2 Ankeny Centennial for the CIML Central Conference title on Oct. 2. "We were happy to walk away with a sweep--the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep another conference foe, setting up showdown for crown
Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team won't have to wait long to get another shot at knocking off Dowling Catholic. The two squads met for the fourth time this season on Monday during the Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek, where the fourth-ranked Maroons shot a 292 to capture the team title. No. 8 Centennial placed second in the 11-team field with a … [Read more...] about Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite
Hawkettes rally past Waverly-Shell Rock to claim Boone Invitational title
A few days of hard work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday resulted in a tournament title for the Ankeny volleyball team on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes rallied from a one-set deficit to beat Waverly-Shell Rock, 19-25, 25-18, 15-8, in the championship match of the Boone Invitational. It was Ankeny's 10th victory over a ranked opponent--the Go-Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally past Waverly-Shell Rock to claim Boone Invitational title
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Richards, Ankeny volleyball
Senior outside hitter Taylor Richards has helped the Ankeny volleyball team to a 22-10 record and a No. 6 ranking in Class 5A. The Hawkettes won the Boone Invitational title on Saturday. Prior to the tournament, Richards ranked second on the team with 163 kills, 180 digs and 20 aces. She had compiled a .203 hitting percentage. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Richards, Ankeny volleyball
Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock
Ankeny's Tim Sindt proved once again on Saturday that the state's all-time 5k record is well within his striking distance. Another Ankeny runner, Fiona Riordan, also turned in a spectacular performance at the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic. Both athletes led their respective cross country teams to top-10 finishes in the prestigious meet at Lawrence, … [Read more...] about Sindt, Riordan lead Ankeny cross country teams to top-10 finishes at Rim Rock
After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday
The Ankeny boys' golf team made only one birdie on Friday during a dual meet against Johnston at Jester Park. It resulted in a 157-168 loss to the Dragons. "We just aren’t playing our best golf right now, and I am not sure why," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld, whose team finished with a 1-4 record in the CIML Central Conference. "We are in the peak … [Read more...] about After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday