Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny golfer Noah Rohlfing, who is now the assistant sports editor of the Marshalltown Times-Republican; discusses the bowling season with Ankeny coach Lane Richtsmeier and two of his top bowlers, Gage Payton and … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 123
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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny bowling teams
In the last month, Ankeny Fanatic has unveiled its all-time Ankeny teams in boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling and boys' swimming. Now, in order to complete the winter sports, it's time to focus on bowling--the newest of the sports that are sanctioned by the high school governing bodies. The girls' program began in the 2007-08 season after the Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny bowling teams
VIDEO: Hawk bowlers earn 5th-place finish at state
Ankeny boys’ bowling team qualifies for state for first time since 2015
For the third time ever, the Ankeny boys' bowling team is headed to the state tournament. The Hawks placed second in a Class 3A district meet on Tuesday at Wayward Social in Marshalltown. They posted a season-best score of 3,130, but had to wait for other district results to find out that they were one of three at-large qualifiers for the state … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ bowling team qualifies for state for first time since 2015
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Gage Payton and Isabel Tetmeyer
Juniors Gage Payton and Isabel Tetmeyer are members of the Ankeny bowling teams. Payton ranks third on the boys' squad with a 364.4 series average. He has helped the Hawks to a 1-4 record. Tetmeyer leads the girls' team and ranks 31st in the state among all girls with a 378.2 average. She has led the Hawkettes to a 2-3 mark. Both teams will return … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Gage Payton and Isabel Tetmeyer
Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet
With a solid effort in the Baker games, the Ankeny boys' bowling team placed third in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Great Escape. The Hawks were the only team to surpass 1,000 pins in the Baker round, compiling a total of 1,004. They finished with an overall score of 2,915. Waukee won the boys' title with a total of 3,076. Defending … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys earn 3rd-place finish at Central Conference meet
Hawk bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark for first time since 2014
The Ankeny bowling teams tuned up for Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet with strong performances on their Senior Night against Southeast Polk Tuesday at Great Escape. The Ankeny boys' team dropped a 3,158-3,012 decision to the Rams, but the Hawks posted their highest score in more than four years. Ankeny surpassed the 3,000-pin mark for the first … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark for first time since 2014
Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North
The Ankeny bowling teams finally got another chance to compete on Monday, and they took advantage of it. Following a 17-day layoff, both Ankeny squads posted a season-high score and defeated Des Moines North in a dual meet at Merle Hay Lanes. "It was a great night," said Ankeny coach Jim Robidoux. "I think we were just so excited to get back together … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers post season-high scores en route to win over North