Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny stars Brody Brecht and Arland Bruce IV and ex-Ankeny Centennial standout Riley Moss, as well as wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland, at the annual Iowa Hawkeye football media day in this edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 148
Brody Brecht
Ankeny star Brecht earns all-academic honors from IHSBCA
Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht excels off the field, too. Brecht has been named to the 2021 all-academic team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. He was a second-team selection. The first team consists of the top 24 players, nominated by their coaches, who demonstrate outstanding academic, moral, and athletic characteristics. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Brecht earns all-academic honors from IHSBCA
Hawks survive and advance, capitalize on error to edge Waukee, Wentworth
An unearned run proved to be the difference on Thursday for the Ankeny baseball team. Cael Boyd hit an RBI single in the fourth inning following a Waukee error to give the second-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. "I was very confident in our pitching to go out and hold them (the rest of the … [Read more...] about Hawks survive and advance, capitalize on error to edge Waukee, Wentworth
‘It feels awesome’: Brecht, Hawks are headed to Iowa City for 4A tournament
It took the Ankeny baseball team a few innings to figure out Valley pitcher Oliver Parizek on Wednesday night. But once the Hawks did, they cruised to another state tournament berth. Brody Brecht tossed a three-hitter and had 14 strikeouts as second-ranked Ankeny posted a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tigers in a Class 4A substate final. "It feels … [Read more...] about ‘It feels awesome’: Brecht, Hawks are headed to Iowa City for 4A tournament
Bauer hits blast, Brecht continues his shutout streak in Hawks’ win at Waukee
The Ankeny baseball team hasn't been challenged very often this season, especially in the last six weeks. Tuesday's non-conference game at Waukee showed that the second-ranked Hawks can win a close game under pressure. Jase Bauer homered for the game's only run, Brody Brecht tossed another masterpiece, and Ankeny closed out the regular season with a … [Read more...] about Bauer hits blast, Brecht continues his shutout streak in Hawks’ win at Waukee