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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (4th team)

January 2, 2023 by Dan Holm

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in March of 2020, Ankeny Fanatic took advantage of the unexpected break from high school sports to publish the first of its many all-time Ankeny teams, recognizing the best boys' basketball players in the community's history. This has since turned into a three-year project. Ankeny Fanatic has now published its … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (4th team)

‘I was overwhelmed with emotions’: Central’s Hawkins wins Gagliardi Trophy

December 19, 2021 by Dan Holm

Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins has been named the winner of the Gagliardi Trophy, which is awarded to the nation's top Division III football player. The former Ankeny star watched the award announcement with members of his family and some of his teammates in Pella. The Gagliardi Trophy is the Division III version of the Heisman Trophy. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I was overwhelmed with emotions’: Central’s Hawkins wins Gagliardi Trophy

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 162

December 2, 2021 by Dan Holm

Coach Scott DeJong and senior guard Cleao Murray of the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team joined Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins and Texas Tech volleyball standout Kenna Sauer as the guests on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 162

BLAINE’S MAGIC TRICK: Central reaches quarterfinals on Hawkins’ record-tying TD

November 28, 2021 by Dan Holm

Blaine Hawkins entered Saturday's second-round NCAA Division III playoff game with a chance to make some football history. The former Ankeny quarterback etched his name in the record book in the most dramatic way possible. Hawkins found teammate Tanner Schminke in the corner of the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown pass on the game's final play to give … [Read more...] about BLAINE’S MAGIC TRICK: Central reaches quarterfinals on Hawkins’ record-tying TD

Hawkins becomes 8th QB in Division III history with 50 TD passes in a season

November 16, 2021 by Dan Holm

After another dominant showing in his final American Rivers game Saturday, Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins was tabbed as the league's offensive player of the week for the sixth time this season. Hawkins, a former Ankeny standout and the league's 2019 offensive MVP, received the honor for the 12th time in his Central career after throwing five … [Read more...] about Hawkins becomes 8th QB in Division III history with 50 TD passes in a season

Loras’ Talmadge, Central’s Hawkins honored by American Rivers Conference

October 7, 2021 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny Centennial place-kicker Scott Talmadge and former Ankeny quarterback Blaine Hawkins have been honored by the American Rivers Conference for their performances on Saturday. Talmadge, a freshman at Loras College, was named the football special teams player of the week. He made all three of his field-goal attempts--two of them from 36 yards … [Read more...] about Loras’ Talmadge, Central’s Hawkins honored by American Rivers Conference

Hawkins tosses his 100th career TD pass in record-setting win at Simpson

September 27, 2021 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny quarterback Blaine Hawkins already held most of Central College's passing records. Following Saturday's game at Simpson, Hawkins owns a couple more marks. The senior passed for a school-record seven touchdowns to lead the Dutch to an 84-16 victory. He completed 22-of-24 passes for a school-record 424 yards--all in the first half. Late … [Read more...] about Hawkins tosses his 100th career TD pass in record-setting win at Simpson

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 101

August 11, 2020 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm interviews a trio of collegiate athletes who are getting ready to head back to their respective campuses--Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins, libero Kylee Macke of the Drake volleyball team, and pitcher … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 101

Hawkins named to D3football.com All-West Region third team

December 13, 2019 by Dan Holm

Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins has been named to the D3football.com All-West Region third team. Hawkins, a former Ankeny star, was one of five Central players selected to the squad. Kicker Jon Alberts was a first-team pick, while Hawkins was joined on the third team by offensive linemen Josh Mayhew and Cody Smith and defensive tackle Blade … [Read more...] about Hawkins named to D3football.com All-West Region third team

Hawkins leads miraculous rally; Central advances to 2nd round of playoffs

November 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

Blaine Hawkins and the Central College football team didn't flinch when the Dutch fell behind at halftime, 31-7, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III playoffs on Saturday. All they did was pull off one of the most miraculous victories in school history. Hawkins led a stirring comeback that culminated in a game-tying touchdown with 16 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawkins leads miraculous rally; Central advances to 2nd round of playoffs

Hawkins sets Central school record with his 59th career TD pass

October 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

Blaine Hawkins has been steadily climbing the charts in the Central College football record book over the last three seasons. Now, after Hawkins passed for two touchdowns during Saturday's game against Nebraska Wesleyan, there is nobody else left for the junior quarterback to surpass on the school's list for career touchdown passes. The former Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawkins sets Central school record with his 59th career TD pass

Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

September 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

While preparing for Saturday's game against Loras College, Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins recognized a familiar name--Riley Larson--in the Duhawks' secondary. "I saw the scouting sheet and I'm like, 'Yeah, I know that guy. I've played against him a lot,'" Hawkins said. "It's probably five or six games now, so it's always fun." The rivalry … [Read more...] about Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 25

November 24, 2018 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm talked a lot of football with Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins and discussed the issue of racism with Grinnell College tennis player Brenda Guan. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 25

Hawkins seizes opportunity, helps Dutch to 7-3 season

December 13, 2017 by Dan Holm

Blaine Hawkins expected to sit and learn during his first season on the Central College football team. It didn't work out that way. Pressed into action early in the fall, the former Ankeny star played like a veteran quarterback for the Dutch, helping the team to a 7-3 record that included a season-ending four-game winning streak. "You always imagine … [Read more...] about Hawkins seizes opportunity, helps Dutch to 7-3 season

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