Jesslyn Gaumer of the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Gaumer filled in for the Jaguars' 4x800 relay and anchored the team to a first-place finish at the Wartburg Indoor Meet on Feb. 27. She teamed up with Emma Gordon, Bri Smith and Savana Alt to post a time of 10:19.29. Gaumer, a junior, … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jesslyn Gaumer, Ankeny Centennial girls’ track
Macke, Winters participate in 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team open tryouts
The game of volleyball has taken Kylee Macke and Jaali Winters all over the United States. Earlier this month, the sport brought the former Ankeny Centennial teammates together at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The duo was among more than 230 student-athletes from 90 colleges and universities who participated in the 2018 U.S. … [Read more...] about Macke, Winters participate in 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team open tryouts
Season ends for Cummins, Mustangs in NAIA Division II quarterfinals
The future looks bright for Trystan Cummins and the Morningside College men's basketball team. The fifth-ranked Mustangs completed their season on Saturday with an 86-68 loss to No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division II National Championship in Sioux Falls, S.D. They finished with a 28-7 record. The entire Morningside roster … [Read more...] about Season ends for Cummins, Mustangs in NAIA Division II quarterfinals
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football
Jake Pinegar is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The Ankeny Centennial senior place-kicker has signed a letter of intent to play football next season at Penn State. Pinegar has also been a soccer and track standout for the Jaguars. He ran on the state champion shuttle hurdle relay team last year. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football
Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame
When Ryan Sears was promoted to the Ankeny boys' varsity basketball team as a freshman, his older brother Todd was the Hawks' star player. "I still remember the one game where we combined for 45 points," said Ryan. "And I had two of them." Ryan eventually joined his brother as an all-state player, helping Ankeny to three consecutive state tournament … [Read more...] about Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame
Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
Zach Kluver has decided to follow in his brother's footsteps. The Ankeny Centennial senior will join the Iowa football program as a long snapper. He will attend DMACC part-time in the fall before heading to Iowa City for the spring semester. Kluver's brother, Tyler, was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes as a long snapper. His collegiate career ended … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
McCullough, Olson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association
Ankeny's Sara McCullough and Ankeny Centennial's Chloe Olson have received all-state basketball honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. McCullough, a junior forward, was named to the Class 5A second team. She averaged 16.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game while leading the Hawkettes to an 11-12 record, their best season since the split into two … [Read more...] about McCullough, Olson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association
Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays
Riley Moss has some lofty expectations for the 2018 high school track season. "I've set a goal to never lose a race for the high hurdles this year so we will see what happens when outdoor season comes along," said Moss. The Ankeny Centennial senior is off to a great start in the indoor season. He won the 60-meter hurdles in 8.11 seconds at the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby Johnson, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Abby Johnson of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The freshman forward helped the Hawkettes to an 11-12 record, their best season since the split into two high schools. She averaged 1.8 points and 0.6 rebounds per game. Johnson went 2-for-2 from 3-point range and scored six points to spark … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby Johnson, Ankeny girls’ basketball
UNI’s Friedman reflects on the end of his college basketball career
The season ended on Friday for former Ankeny star Ted Friedman and the Northern Iowa men's basketball team. The Panthers lost to top-seeded Loyola of Chicago, 54-50, in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament at St. Louis. Friedman made 1-of-2 shots and scored two points in his final collegiate game. UNI finished with a 16-16 … [Read more...] about UNI’s Friedman reflects on the end of his college basketball career
‘Thank God for indoor meets’: Hawkettes, Jaguars shine at Dickinson Relays
There's a reason why the high school track season begins with a few indoor meets. Nobody wants to run in the snow. That would have been the case on Monday, when the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' teams both competed in the Dickinson Relays at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. "We had a good night in bad weather," said Centennial coach Andrew … [Read more...] about ‘Thank God for indoor meets’: Hawkettes, Jaguars shine at Dickinson Relays
Strait, Carlson earn all-CIML honors from Ankeny Fanatic
Last week, Ankeny Fanatic unveiled its all-CIML girls' basketball teams. Now, it's the boys' turn. Once again, the goal was to select the top 10 players in the 18-team conference--five for the first team and five for the second. But it turned out to be an incredibly difficult task. There is just so much talent this year in the CIML. Take a look at the … [Read more...] about Strait, Carlson earn all-CIML honors from Ankeny Fanatic
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloe Olson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball
Chloe Olson is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior forward helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 19-4 record this season. Olson averaged a team-high 12.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game for the Jaguars. She made 51.3 percent of her shots from the field. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloe Olson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball
Riordan takes over leadership role, helps Storm to 13-12 season
Conor Riordan knew that he needed to step up this season for the Simpson College men's basketball team. The former Ankeny star did just that. The sophomore point guard started all 25 games and helped the Storm to a 13-12 record. He averaged 19.4 points per game while shooting 52.1 percent from the field. "I put in a lot of work in the offseason," … [Read more...] about Riordan takes over leadership role, helps Storm to 13-12 season
Centennial’s Moss, Ankeny’s Rumley earn victories at Wartburg Indoor Meet
Ankeny Centennial hurdler Riley Moss appears to be in midseason form. And so does Ankeny long jumper Jasmine Rumley. Both competitors posted victories in the Wartburg College Indoor Meet on Tuesday at Waverly. Moss won the boys' 55-meter high hurdles in 7.56 seconds, while Rumley took the girls' long jump with a leap of 17 feet 1 inch. The Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Moss, Ankeny’s Rumley earn victories at Wartburg Indoor Meet
Greathouse to join Rittman on Grand View volleyball team
Miranda Greathouse recalls watching Jordyn Rittman help the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to the Class 5A state title in 2014. Now, Greathouse will have an opportunity to learn from Rittman. The Ankeny High School libero has signed a letter of intent to play for Grand View. She will likely become one of the backups for Rittman, who is entering her … [Read more...] about Greathouse to join Rittman on Grand View volleyball team
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lathan Brandt, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball
Lathan Brandt of the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The junior forward was a valuable reserve for the Jaguars, helping the team to a 14-9 record. He averaged 3.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Brandt scored a career-high 14 points in Centennial's 62-55 victory over Waukee on Jan. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lathan Brandt, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball
McCullough, Olson named to Ankeny Fanatic’s all-CIML second team
Although Monday was a rough day for the CIML at the girls' state basketball tournament, the 18-team conference still boasts some of the best talent in the state. And much of that talent will be coming back next year. Four of the five players named to Ankeny Fanatic's all-CIML first team are underclassmen. Four of the five second-team players … [Read more...] about McCullough, Olson named to Ankeny Fanatic’s all-CIML second team
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ben Lyon, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Ben Lyon is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior wing helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to an 8-15 record this season. Lyon averaged 10.7 points and a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game. He also led the Hawks in assists (3.5) and blocks (2.2). Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ben Lyon, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Another heartbreaking loss to Valley ends Jaguars’ postseason run
It shouldn't surprise anyone that Friday's Class 4A substate semifinal between the Ankeny Centennial and Valley boys' basketball teams came down to the last possession. Whenever these two CIML Central Conference rivals collide, the game often is decided in the final seconds. On Friday, second-seeded Valley escaped with a 48-46 victory in overtime when … [Read more...] about Another heartbreaking loss to Valley ends Jaguars’ postseason run