University of Iowa sophomore pitcher Brody Brecht was named a third-team all-American, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced on Wednesday. It is the third straight year a Hawkeye starting pitcher has earned all-America distinction (Adam Mazur and Trenton Wallace). Brecht, a former Ankeny star, is the 11th player to earn … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Brecht invited to USA Training Camp, named third-team all-American
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‘Baseball has become my true passion’: Iowa’s Brecht to step away from football
Brody Brecht's dual-sport career at the University of Iowa has apparently come to an end. The former Ankeny star announced on Friday that he would step away from football in order to focus on his college baseball career. The hard-throwing righthanded pitcher was named a Baseball America Preseason Third-Team All-American and is projected as a potential … [Read more...] about ‘Baseball has become my true passion’: Iowa’s Brecht to step away from football
Unhittable Brecht named DI Baseball Pitcher of the Week, earns B1G honor too
If former Ankeny pitcher Brody Brecht continues to throw like he did on Saturday, he may have to reconsider his dual sport career at the University of Iowa. The sophomore righthander was named the DI Baseball Pitcher of the Week, it was announced on Monday. Then, on Tuesday, he was tabbed the Big Ten Co-Pitcher of the Week along with Dominic Pianto … [Read more...] about Unhittable Brecht named DI Baseball Pitcher of the Week, earns B1G honor too
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (1st team)
Jerry Pezzetti has always started his pregame speeches with the same word during his legendary career as a football coach. "Men," he says. "Just by calling us 'men' we felt big, strong and powerful," said Jon Leverenz, a star linebacker for Pezzetti in the 1980s. "And he would proceed to make us feel unstoppable regardless of the challenges ahead. But … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (1st team)
Bruce, Brecht, Kumm looking to make impact for depleted receiving corps
Perhaps no position group on the Iowa football team has more question marks than the wide receivers. A trio of former Ankeny stars--Arland Bruce IV, Brody Brecht and Jordan Kumm--will try to provide some answers. Bruce, a sophomore, is currently listed at a second-team spot behind senior Nico Ragaini. Brecht, a redshirt freshman, and Kumm, a sophomore … [Read more...] about Bruce, Brecht, Kumm looking to make impact for depleted receiving corps