Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm previews Friday's Class 4A championship football game with assistant coaches Nick Nelson and Adam Booth, linebacker Brecken Manus and offensive lineman Justice Miller of Ankeny along with Southeast Polk coach Brad … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 115
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Bruce explodes for IV touchdowns, leads No. 2 Ankeny to the UNI-Dome
Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer has played with and against a lot of great athletes during his high school football career. He isn't sure if he's seen anyone like Arland Bruce IV. "He's just a dude," Bauer said of the Iowa recruit. "I mean, he's one of the best players I've ever seen. The dude can just flat-out play. When the play is not there, he's … [Read more...] about Bruce explodes for IV touchdowns, leads No. 2 Ankeny to the UNI-Dome
Explosive plays help No. 2 Hawks to huge victory over Indianola in finale
Big plays were the name of the game on Friday in Ankeny as the second-ranked Hawks squared off with the Indianola Indians (3-4). Even in a blowout 45-14 win for Ankeny, both teams saw big plays throughout the night, especially early on. “We have really good players,” Ankeny coach Rick Nelson said. “Who’s fooling themselves? You’re not going to win if … [Read more...] about Explosive plays help No. 2 Hawks to huge victory over Indianola in finale
With a ‘chip on our shoulder’, Hawks shut down Fort Dodge in the rain
On a rainy night at Dodger Stadium, the Ankeny football team rediscovered its mojo. One week after suffering a heartbreaking loss at Waukee, the sixth-ranked Hawks overcame the wet conditions on Friday to post a 52-18 victory over No. 10 Fort Dodge, dominating the game on both sides of the ball. "We definitely came out with a little bit of a chip on … [Read more...] about With a ‘chip on our shoulder’, Hawks shut down Fort Dodge in the rain
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 104
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny linebacker Brecken Manus about the Hawks' huge victory over Ankeny Centennial, discusses the Centennial volleyball team's 4-0 start with head coach Jessica Rinehart and outside hitter Olivia Anderson, and also catches up with one of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 104