When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team
Connie Yori
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)
Ankeny softball star Jenny Voss wanted to end her high school career with another state championship in the summer of 1996. When she found out that legendary coach Dick Rasmussen was going to retire at the end of the season, her motivation to win soared even higher. "After finding out he was retiring, all the things--big and small--just meant that much … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ basketball team
Last week, Ankeny Fanatic unveiled its all-time Ankeny boys' basketball team. Now, it's the girls' turn. Ankeny has a rich tradition in girls' basketball, boasting more than 40 all-state players dating back to 1940. The community has won a total of 10 state championships. The history of Ankeny girls' basketball can be broken down into three distinct … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ basketball team
Yori returns to Creighton as Program Advisor, but has no plans to coach again
Even though Connie Yori has returned to the collegiate coaching ranks, the Ankeny legend has no plans to become a head coach again at the Division I level. "I have no interest in coaching anymore. I am not seeking to get back in it," said Yori, who answered some questions about her future and her past during a press conference on Wednesday in Omaha, where … [Read more...] about Yori returns to Creighton as Program Advisor, but has no plans to coach again