Trudy Haag and Hayden Bratland each won an individual title to lead the Ankeny girls' wrestling team to a third-place finish among 33 squads in the Central Iowa Kickoff on Saturday at Nevada. Raccoon River Northwest captured the team crown with 295 points. Southeast Polk was second with 260.5 points, followed by Ankeny with 209.5. "Overall, we had a … [Read more...] about Haag, Bratland capture titles, lead Ankeny girls’ squad to 3rd-place finish at Nevada
Sindt takes 94th at NCAA Championships, helps Cyclones to runner-up finish
Former Ankeny standout Tim Sindt closed out his collegiate cross country career in style. Sindt helped the Iowa State men's team to a second-place finish in the NCAA Championships on Saturday at Madison, Wis. It was the Cyclones' second runner-up finish in the last four years. All seven Iowa State runners finished in the top 100 of the 10K race. Sindt … [Read more...] about Sindt takes 94th at NCAA Championships, helps Cyclones to runner-up finish
‘I loved the coaches’: Centennial’s Reed to play baseball at Wartburg College
Ankeny Centennial senior Jackson Reed has verbally committed to play baseball at Wartburg College. Reed, an outfielder, called it a tough decision. "I was thinking of maybe going juco and saving money, but I loved the coaches there and also their facilities," said Reed. Reed played in 31 games and started 28 times last season, helping the Jaguars to … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the coaches’: Centennial’s Reed to play baseball at Wartburg College
‘I am super excited for this opportunity’: Mohrhauser commits to run for Drake
Ankeny Centennial distance runner Anika Mohrhauser has decided to stay close to home. The senior verbally committed this week to join the Drake women's track and cross country programs. "I am super excited for this opportunity to get a great education and be able to compete for my school!" said Mohrhauser. "The deciding process was very hard and took a … [Read more...] about ‘I am super excited for this opportunity’: Mohrhauser commits to run for Drake
Overberg, Gophers rally past S. Carolina, advance to Sweet 16 of NCAA Tourney
For only the third time in program history, the Minnesota women's soccer team has advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Former Ankeny Centennial star Elizabeth Overberg and the Gophers overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat No. 3 South Carolina, 2-1, in a second-round game of the Columbia Regional on Friday at Chapel Hill, N.C. Sophia Boman … [Read more...] about Overberg, Gophers rally past S. Carolina, advance to Sweet 16 of NCAA Tourney
Jaguars are No. 3, Ankeny No. 8 in Class 5A preseason girls’ basketball rankings
Both Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny are in the top 10 of the preseason girls' basketball rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Centennial is ranked third in Class 5A behind two of its CIML Conference rivals. No. 1 Johnston defeated No. 2 Dowling Catholic, 48-36, in last year's Class 5A championship game. The Jaguars posted a 14-9 … [Read more...] about Jaguars are No. 3, Ankeny No. 8 in Class 5A preseason girls’ basketball rankings
‘It was both fun and weird!’: Emporia State’s Clark plays against former team
Former Ankeny Centennial guard Makenna Clark helped the Emporia State (Kan.) women's basketball team to an 87-82 victory over visiting Wayne State (Neb.) on Nov. 13. The game was noteworthy because Clark, a sophomore, was playing against her former teammates. She started her collegiate career at Wayne State before transferring to Emporia State during the … [Read more...] about ‘It was both fun and weird!’: Emporia State’s Clark plays against former team
‘We are starting at a different level’: Jags return their entire roster from 14-9 squad
There may not be a more experienced girls' basketball team in the state than Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars return every player from last year's squad that posted a 14-9 record and qualified for the Class 5A state tournament. "We have been able to progress faster with our whole team back. We are starting at a different level than last year," said … [Read more...] about ‘We are starting at a different level’: Jags return their entire roster from 14-9 squad
‘I think we showed up pretty well’: Ankeny girls’ team off to perfect 3-0 start on mat
The Ankeny girls' wrestling team is off to an impressive start. Third-ranked Ankeny opened its season on Tuesday by defeating three other squads in a quadrangular at Ankeny Centennial. The featured bout was a showdown against No. 4 Waverly-Shell Rock, which Ankeny won by a 49-30 margin. Coach Dustin Roland's team began the night with a 59-18 win over … [Read more...] about ‘I think we showed up pretty well’: Ankeny girls’ team off to perfect 3-0 start on mat
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 284
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Stephen McDaniel about his first few months as an Ankeny Fanatic reporter/photographer. Realtor Tiffany Rumelhart also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 284
Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Dustin Roland, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
The coach earns his 100th career victory as Ankeny sweeps three other teams to win the Ankeny Quadrangular to open the season. … [Read more...] about Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Dustin Roland, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Six Jaguars named to Class 5A District 1 first team for 2nd consecutive year
Six Ankeny Centennial football players have been named to the Class 5A District 1 first team for the second straight year. Running back Braeden Jackson earned repeat honors along with offensive linemen Max Dickinson and Gavin Humphrey, defensive linemen Isaiah Bassett and Mitchell Grider, and linebacker Reed Anderson. The six seniors led the Jaguars to an … [Read more...] about Six Jaguars named to Class 5A District 1 first team for 2nd consecutive year
Ankeny girls return trio of double-digit scorers in Gage, Williams and Kiene
With the return of three double-digit scorers, the Ankeny girls' basketball team will likely boast one of the best offensive trios in the state. Senior guard Savannah Gage combined with junior guards Jayla Williams and Ainsley Kiene to average nearly 40 points per game last season. They helped the Hawkettes to a 13-10 record in their first season under … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls return trio of double-digit scorers in Gage, Williams and Kiene
Ex-Ankeny runner Sindt, Cyclones to compete for national title on Saturday
Former Ankeny standout Tim Sindt and the Iowa State men's cross country team will compete for a national championship on Saturday at Madison, Wis. The Cyclones are seeking their third top-five finish in the last four seasons. Iowa State held steady at No. 4 in the Week 6 USTFCCCA Coaches Poll. The Cyclones are coming off a runner-up finish at the … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny runner Sindt, Cyclones to compete for national title on Saturday
ACA volleyball team earns numerous awards after completing threepeat
The three-time state champion Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team has been awarded numerous postseason honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior setter Katie Quick led the way for the Eagles. The Drake recruit was a repeat pick as the Class 1A Player of the Year and was also named to the Elite all-state team for the second straight … [Read more...] about ACA volleyball team earns numerous awards after completing threepeat
Miller named to IGCA Elite all-state team, joins Pratt, Hanfelt on Class 5A first team
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Delaney Miller has been named to the Elite all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Miller and teammate Jaeden Pratt were both repeat picks to the Class 5A first team. They were joined on the squad by Ankeny star Reagan Hanfelt. Two other Ankeny players, Baileigh Carlsen and Kamryn Scheib, were both … [Read more...] about Miller named to IGCA Elite all-state team, joins Pratt, Hanfelt on Class 5A first team
Cogdill, Jumper earn Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year honors from IATC
Girls' cross country coaches Eric Cogdill of Ankeny Centennial and TJ Jumper of Ankeny have been named Class 4A At-Large Coaches of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Cogdill guided the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Nov. 1, equaling the program's second-highest finish ever. He also guided the squad to four … [Read more...] about Cogdill, Jumper earn Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year honors from IATC
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nora Bockes, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Junior Nora Bockes is one of three returning placewinners for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team, which will open its season on Tuesday by hosting a quadrangular meet at Ankeny Centennial. Bockes owns a career record of 76-19. She posted a 38-9 mark and placed seventh at 110 pounds last year after going 38-10 as a freshman. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nora Bockes, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet
It wasn't the kind of day that the Ankeny girls' swimming team was hoping for. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the 200 medley relay to open Saturday's state meet at Marshalltown, and they went on to place 29th overall with nine points. It marked the first time since 2013 that Ankeny didn't place in the top 10. Ankeny was seeded seventh in the … [Read more...] about After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet
Ankeny’s Beroth, Harrington, Larmie earn repeat first-team honors in 5A District 6
The Ankeny football squad placed eight players on the Class 5A District 6 first team, including a trio of repeat picks in senior offensive lineman Lukis Beroth, senior place-kicker Ryan Harrington and junior running back Daniel Larmie. Harrington converted all 27 of his PAT attempts and 11-of-15 field goals while also recording 31 touchbacks on 45 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Beroth, Harrington, Larmie earn repeat first-team honors in 5A District 6