Sophomore goalkeeper Brenny Frederick has helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 15-2 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 3A. Frederick has played in 11 games, including nine starts, while sharing the goalkeeping duties with Laina Routson and Sidney Truman. She has made 33 saves while allowing seven goals. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brenny Frederick, Ankeny girls’ soccer
Coach’s halftime rant ignites Hawks past Roosevelt for state tourney berth
Spencer Anderson called it one of the best speeches he has ever heard. The head coach of the Ankeny boys' soccer team, Jordan Burns, had trouble remembering what he said during halftime of the Hawks' showdown against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Saturday. "Sometimes I like to rant, and I get caught up in the moment," Burns said after his team … [Read more...] about Coach’s halftime rant ignites Hawks past Roosevelt for state tourney berth
Hinners’ saves, Keninger’s kick send Jaguars to state for first time since 2015
When Mitch Hinners woke up on Saturday morning, he had no idea he would play such a pivotal role for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team in its quest for a berth in the Class 3A state tournament. His diving saves, though, were a driving force for the eighth-ranked Jaguars in their 1-0 shootout victory over No. 14 Des Moines Lincoln in a substate final … [Read more...] about Hinners’ saves, Keninger’s kick send Jaguars to state for first time since 2015
Blevins places 5th at state, while Centennial doubles team finishes 8th
The heat didn't seem to bother Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins at the boys' state tennis tournament on Saturday. With temperatures soaring into the 90s, Blevins won a pair of three-set matches at the Veterans Memorial Tennis Center in Cedar Rapids to earn a fifth-place finish in the Class 2A singles division. It's the best performance ever in … [Read more...] about Blevins places 5th at state, while Centennial doubles team finishes 8th
Centennial doubles team stays alive with incredible rally against Pleasant Valley
The Ankeny Centennial doubles team of Sam Marold and Ryan Lofgren faced the prospect of elimination during the boys' state tennis tournament on Friday at Cedar Rapids. Clearly, it was "Jammy Time." That's how Marold described the duo's improbable comeback from a 0-6, 2-5 deficit to beat Pleasant Valley's Muneeb Nadeem and Nathan Wong in a Class 2A … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team stays alive with incredible rally against Pleasant Valley
Blevins pushes No. 1 seed in quarterfinals, earns top-8 finish
In order to become a state placewinner, Ankeny Centennial freshman Will Blevins needed to beat a familiar foe on Friday at the boys' state tennis tournament in Cedar Rapids. Blevins rolled to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Waukee's Noah Burmeister in a Class 2A second-round consolation match, defeating his CIML rival for the third time this season. "I was … [Read more...] about Blevins pushes No. 1 seed in quarterfinals, earns top-8 finish
Adamson retires, but ‘will always be the Hawkettes’ biggest fan’
Dennis Adamson has spent the majority of his life coaching girls' track. He finally decided to let somebody else do it. The longtime head coach of the Ankeny girls' program informed his athletes that he was retiring after they returned from the state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium, where the Hawkettes tied for 24th place in Class 4A. "It was a … [Read more...] about Adamson retires, but ‘will always be the Hawkettes’ biggest fan’
Wood’s blast allows Jaguars to edge No. 8 Johnston
A year ago, Miranda Wood was the third-string goalkeeper for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Now, the sophomore is playing a key role in the midfield. Wood scored the game's only goal on a blast from about 40 yards out to give the top-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 8 Johnston in their regular-season finale on Thursday. "Miranda just … [Read more...] about Wood’s blast allows Jaguars to edge No. 8 Johnston
Hawks waste Rinker’s strong outing in loss to Saydel
It's no secret what the biggest problem is right now for the Ankeny baseball team. The Hawks dropped to 0-3 on the season Thursday with a 4-1 loss to visiting Saydel in a non-conference game. "We've got to figure out how to score some more runs," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz, whose team has been held to a total of three runs in three games. "That's … [Read more...] about Hawks waste Rinker’s strong outing in loss to Saydel
Jaguars hold off Marshalltown for 2-1 victory in substate opener
A solid first half turned out to be just enough on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to keep its season alive. The eighth-ranked Jaguars built a 2-0 halftime lead against visiting Marshalltown in a Class 3A substate semifinal, then held off the Bobcats in the second half to post a 2-1 victory that was too close for comfort. "The … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Marshalltown for 2-1 victory in substate opener
Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final
For one night anyway, the Ankeny boys' soccer team got along just fine without senior Peter Gaspari. Gaspari, who received a red card during the regular-season finale against Des Moines Roosevelt on May 15, sat out on Wednesday as the sixth-ranked Hawks rolled to a 4-0 victory over visiting Sioux City North in a Class 3A substate semifinal. "Peter is … [Read more...] about Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final
Baker’s blast helps Ankeny bury Bombers
Zoe Baker powered the Ankeny softball team to a 14-0 victory at Ballard of Huxley on Wednesday. Baker went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs. She also scored three times as the Hawkettes raised their record to 3-1. "The ball she hit probably ended up in the Sam's Club parking lot in Ames," Ankeny coach Dave Bingham said of Baker's homer. … [Read more...] about Baker’s blast helps Ankeny bury Bombers
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 2
Check out the latest Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Three-time state track champion and Iowa football recruit Riley Moss of Ankeny Centennial stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed Centennial golfer Tenley Moretti as she prepares for next week's state meet. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 2
Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
The 15th win of the season for the Ankeny girls' soccer team may have been its easiest. The second-ranked Hawkettes cruised to a 14-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover on Tuesday. It was the team's final game of the regular season. "To be honest, I would have liked a tougher game," said Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch, whose team raised its record to 15-2. "You … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle
The Ankeny softball team pounded out 11 hits and rolled to a 9-1 victory over visiting Carlisle on Tuesday. After giving up an unearned run in the top of the first, Ankeny tied the game in the bottom of the frame. The Hawkettes then took the lead for good with a four-run second inning. The Wildcats dropped to 0-2 after opening the season with a 2-1 … [Read more...] about Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Emma Stoelk of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Stoelk has rotated between the No. 6 varsity spot and the No. 1 JV position for the Jaguars this season. She shot a personal-best 90 in the Johnston Invitational on April 30 at Jester Park. Centennial won a Class 4A regional meet on Monday … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover
The opening of Ankeny Centennial's new baseball and softball complex was a smashing success. The Jaguars began the 2018 season on Monday by hosting doubleheaders against Des Moines Hoover on both fields. They ended up sweeping both twinbills. "It was a nice way to open the new fields and the season," said Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey, whose team … [Read more...] about Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover
Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston
The Ankeny baseball team was hoping to open its season at home with a strong performance against a quality opponent. It didn't work out that way. After Monday's doubleheader was moved to Johnston because of a wet field, the Dragons swept both games of the twinbill by scores of 11-2 and 9-0. They completed the sweep with a pitching gem in the nightcap, … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston
Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap
A huge rally allowed the Ankeny softball team to snap a nine-game losing streak against Johnston in the nightcap of a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ankeny. The Hawkettes erupted for six runs in the sixth inning to post an 8-7 victory after Johnston won the opener, 3-1. "It was a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We haven't … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap
Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies
When the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames in a dual meet on May 8, the Jaguars felt like they lost the battle against Veenker Golf Course. On Monday, Centennial returned to Veenker for a Class 4A regional meet and shot a 359 to capture the team title. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year under coach Andy … [Read more...] about Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies