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
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Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 145
Ankeny seniors Colin Riggs and Kade Somers join Ankeny Centennial freshman Joey Oakie in discussing the upcoming substate baseball tournaments on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm also previews the state softball tournament with Centennial pitcher Sam Klug and … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 145
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball
Senior third baseman and catcher Colin Riggs has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 14-6 record. Riggs has played in all 20 games, starting 18 times. He is batting .351 with two home runs, three doubles and 14 RBIs. Here is some inside info on Riggs: How is the season going thus far? The season is going pretty well. We have had our … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball
Hawks end season with 5-2 loss at Urbandale in preliminary substate match
The season came to an end on Saturday for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. The Hawks dropped a 5-2 decision at Urbandale in a preliminary substate match. They finished with a 3-9 record under first-year coach Ron Miller. Urbandale threatened to end the meet early after winning the opening set in all six singles matches. But Ankeny battled back to win two … [Read more...] about Hawks end season with 5-2 loss at Urbandale in preliminary substate match
Hawks take 3rd at district, will meet Urbandale in preliminary substate match
The Ankeny boys' tennis team hosted a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The meet eventually turned into the Waukee Invitational. The Warriors easily won the team title and advanced their entire squad to the state tournament. All six of Ankeny's players were eliminated by Waukee in the quarterfinals. "We had a … [Read more...] about Hawks take 3rd at district, will meet Urbandale in preliminary substate match
‘It felt like a second home’: Ankeny’s Riggs to play football at St. Ambrose
As the backup quarterback for the Ankeny football team, Colin Riggs didn't see a lot of playing time during the Hawks' run to the Class 4A state championship last fall. However, he still did enough on the field to catch the attention of college coaches. Riggs has verbally committed to play for St. Ambrose University in Davenport. He announced his … [Read more...] about ‘It felt like a second home’: Ankeny’s Riggs to play football at St. Ambrose
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny football
Junior quarterback Colin Riggs helped the Ankeny football team to a 7-4 record this season. Riggs completed 10-of-12 passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns while serving as the backup to Jase Bauer. He also ran five times for 47 yards and another score. Riggs made his presence felt during the quarterfinals of the Class 4A playoffs, when he replaced … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny football