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Ankeny freshman Schrader commits to play volleyball for Notre Dame

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Last Sunday, the Notre Dame women's basketball team captured the NCAA Division I national championship. Perhaps someday Phyona Schrader will lead the Irish to a national title in volleyball. The Ankeny High School freshman verbally committed earlier this week to play for Notre Dame, beginning in the 2021 season. The 15-year-old Southview Middle School … [Read more...] about Ankeny freshman Schrader commits to play volleyball for Notre Dame

Ankeny boys’ soccer team rebounds from season-opening loss

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When the Ankeny boys' soccer team opened its season on Friday with a 3-1 loss to Iowa City High at the Iowa City West Invitational, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The Hawks have since reeled off three consecutive victories heading into Thursday's home game against Des Moines Hoover. "Losing our first game to City High was the best thing … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ soccer team rebounds from season-opening loss

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cambri Mason, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Cambri Mason of the Ankeny girls' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The junior midfielder, who is currently home-schooled, is a two-year letterwinner for the Hawkettes. She also plays basketball for Ankeny Christian Academy. "After not being initially elected to the varsity team after player placements her freshmen … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cambri Mason, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite

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When the Johnston Invitational girls' track meet was cancelled on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich went looking for another meet that had room for the Jaguars. Fortunately for Kruzich, the Waukee Early Bird Invitational came through with an open spot. That allowed the Jaguars and crosstown rival Ankeny to begin the outdoor season at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Flatness, Robran earn runner-up finishes at Waukee Early Bird Invite

Iowa State Hall of Famer Gibson never played for individual accolades

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As a redshirt freshman on the Iowa State football team in the 1980s, Dennis Gibson once walked away from the practice field, determined to never play the sport again. The former Ankeny standout was a 6-foot-2, 195-pound linebacker on the Cyclones' scout team. One day, he was moved to nose guard, where he would have to battle in the trenches against Iowa … [Read more...] about Iowa State Hall of Famer Gibson never played for individual accolades

Oklahoma’s loss to DePaul ends Manning’s collegiate career

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Maddie Manning's collegiate basketball career has finally ended. The former Ankeny star played her last game on Friday as 12th-seeded Oklahoma suffered a 90-79 loss to fifth-seeded DePaul in the opening round of the women's NCAA Tournament at College Station, Texas. Manning scored seven points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Sooners, who finished the … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s loss to DePaul ends Manning’s collegiate career

Strait earns third-team all-state honors from IPSWA

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If the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team needed a basket, coach Bob Fontana usually put the ball in Hunter Strait's hands. If Fontana wanted to get one of the other Jaguars going offensively, he would rely on his senior point guard to deliver an assist. Strait's ability to score and to distribute the ball has been recognized by the Iowa Print … [Read more...] about Strait earns third-team all-state honors from IPSWA

Macke, Winters participate in 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team open tryouts

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The game of volleyball has taken Kylee Macke and Jaali Winters all over the United States. Earlier this month, the sport brought the former Ankeny Centennial teammates together at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The duo was among more than 230 student-athletes from 90 colleges and universities who participated in the 2018 U.S. … [Read more...] about Macke, Winters participate in 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team open tryouts

Season ends for Cummins, Mustangs in NAIA Division II quarterfinals

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The future looks bright for Trystan Cummins and the Morningside College men's basketball team. The fifth-ranked Mustangs completed their season on Saturday with an 86-68 loss to No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division II National Championship in Sioux Falls, S.D. They finished with a 28-7 record. The entire Morningside roster … [Read more...] about Season ends for Cummins, Mustangs in NAIA Division II quarterfinals

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football

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Jake Pinegar is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The Ankeny Centennial senior place-kicker has signed a letter of intent to play football next season at Penn State. Pinegar has also been a soccer and track standout for the Jaguars. He ran on the state champion shuttle hurdle relay team last year. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football

Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame

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When Ryan Sears was promoted to the Ankeny boys' varsity basketball team as a freshman, his older brother Todd was the Hawks' star player. "I still remember the one game where we combined for 45 points," said Ryan. "And I had two of them." Ryan eventually joined his brother as an all-state player, helping Ankeny to three consecutive state tournament … [Read more...] about Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame

McCullough, Olson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

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Ankeny's Sara McCullough and Ankeny Centennial's Chloe Olson have received all-state basketball honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. McCullough, a junior forward, was named to the Class 5A second team. She averaged 16.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game while leading the Hawkettes to an 11-12 record, their best season since the split into two … [Read more...] about McCullough, Olson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

UNI’s Friedman reflects on the end of his college basketball career

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The season ended on Friday for former Ankeny star Ted Friedman and the Northern Iowa men's basketball team. The Panthers lost to top-seeded Loyola of Chicago, 54-50, in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament at St. Louis. Friedman made 1-of-2 shots and scored two points in his final collegiate game. UNI finished with a 16-16 … [Read more...] about UNI’s Friedman reflects on the end of his college basketball career

Strait, Carlson earn all-CIML honors from Ankeny Fanatic

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Last week, Ankeny Fanatic unveiled its all-CIML girls' basketball teams. Now, it's the boys' turn. Once again, the goal was to select the top 10 players in the 18-team conference--five for the first team and five for the second. But it turned out to be an incredibly difficult task. There is just so much talent this year in the CIML. Take a look at the … [Read more...] about Strait, Carlson earn all-CIML honors from Ankeny Fanatic

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloe Olson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball

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Chloe Olson is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior forward helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 19-4 record this season. Olson averaged a team-high 12.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game for the Jaguars. She made 51.3 percent of her shots from the field. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloe Olson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball

Riordan takes over leadership role, helps Storm to 13-12 season

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Conor Riordan knew that he needed to step up this season for the Simpson College men's basketball team. The former Ankeny star did just that. The sophomore point guard started all 25 games and helped the Storm to a 13-12 record. He averaged 19.4 points per game while shooting 52.1 percent from the field. "I put in a lot of work in the offseason," … [Read more...] about Riordan takes over leadership role, helps Storm to 13-12 season

Greathouse to join Rittman on Grand View volleyball team

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Miranda Greathouse recalls watching Jordyn Rittman help the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to the Class 5A state title in 2014. Now, Greathouse will have an opportunity to learn from Rittman. The Ankeny High School libero has signed a letter of intent to play for Grand View. She will likely become one of the backups for Rittman, who is entering her … [Read more...] about Greathouse to join Rittman on Grand View volleyball team

McCullough, Olson named to Ankeny Fanatic’s all-CIML second team

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  Although Monday was a rough day for the CIML at the girls' state basketball tournament, the 18-team conference still boasts some of the best talent in the state. And much of that talent will be coming back next year. Four of the five players named to Ankeny Fanatic's all-CIML first team are underclassmen. Four of the five second-team players … [Read more...] about McCullough, Olson named to Ankeny Fanatic’s all-CIML second team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ben Lyon, Ankeny boys’ basketball

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  Ben Lyon is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior wing helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to an 8-15 record this season. Lyon averaged 10.7 points and a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game. He also led the Hawks in assists (3.5) and blocks (2.2). Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ben Lyon, Ankeny boys’ basketball