Ankeny's success on the football field didn't begin with coach Jerry Pezzetti's arrival in 1969. In the previous four decades, Ankeny racked up 11 undefeated seasons, including five in a row from 1933-37 that resulted in a 44-game winning streak. The Hawks also went unbeaten in 1943, 1946, 1950, 1957, 1959 and 1961. Unlike today, most of the stars of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (pre-Pezzetti era)
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Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 7 (Part 2)
In part 2 of the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast, Rod Brannan of Shelter Insurance and Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm are joined by Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana to discuss the Class 4A state tournament as well as this year's Final Four in New Orleans. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 7 (Part 2)
Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 7 (Part 1)
In part 1 of the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast, Rod Brannan of Shelter Insurance and Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm are joined by Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana and a special guest--Tulane Athletic Director Troy Dannen--to discuss the preparations for this year's Final Four in New Orleans. Coldwell Banker Mid-America … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 7 (Part 1)
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 173
Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm breaks down the Class 4A quarterfinal games in the boys' state basketball tournament with coaches Brandt Carlson of Ankeny, Bob Fontana of Ankeny Centennial and Vance Downs of Ames on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 173
‘It was a tough game’: Jaguars close out season with loss to Hoover, Henderson
When the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team posted a 50-41 victory over Des Moines Hoover on Jan. 18, the Huskies played without their leading scorer, Chase Henderson. The junior guard showed on Friday just how valuable he is. Henderson poured in a game-high 23 points despite battling some foul trouble and the Huskies avenged that loss with a … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough game’: Jaguars close out season with loss to Hoover, Henderson