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Jamison Patton

Ex-Hawk Patton’s 2nd career pick helps Iowa State to first 6-0 start since 1938

October 14, 2024 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny football standout Jamison Patton recorded his second career interception on Saturday to help unbeaten Iowa State to a 28-16 victory at West Virginia. Patton, a sophomore defensive back, picked off a pass from quarterback Garrett Greene late in the third quarter when Iowa State held a 14-10 lead and the Mountaineers were threatening to score. … [Read more...] about Ex-Hawk Patton’s 2nd career pick helps Iowa State to first 6-0 start since 1938

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team

September 5, 2023 by Dan Holm

When Tarry Cory was growing up in Ankeny, he played a variety of sports. Like many boys, Cory enjoyed competing in the major sports of football, basketball and baseball. But he also tried some other sports, including track and field, where something sparked his interest in the pole vault. "During the seventh grade, we'd go over to where the football … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team

‘It’s something I’ll never forget’: Ankeny’s Belding races to 4A state crown in 400

May 19, 2023 by Dan Holm

A year ago, Ankeny's Jack Belding watched as teammate Tyrese Miller raced to a victory in the 400 at the Class 4A state meet. On Thursday at Drake Stadium, Belding accomplished the same feat. The junior came out of Lane 2 to win the event in a time of 47.94 seconds. He nearly broke the school record of 47.91 that Miller set at last year's Drake … [Read more...] about ‘It’s something I’ll never forget’: Ankeny’s Belding races to 4A state crown in 400

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (2nd team)

January 15, 2023 by Dan Holm

For several months, Ankeny Fanatic has been contacting the members of its all-time Ankeny football team to get a reaction from some of the players, as well as stories and favorite memories from their high school careers. One former Ankeny standout responded with a poem that he wrote. Ross Naylor entitled it, "Pezzetti's Proposal", in honor of his … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (2nd team)

‘We all knew we could win’: Hawks pull off stunning upset over No. 3 Waukee

January 14, 2023 by Dan Holm

Ankeny's Maddox Ward blew a kiss to the Waukee students as the final seconds ticked off the clock. The senior guard made a pair of late 3-point goals to lift the Hawks to a stunning 56-51 upset over third-ranked Waukee in a CIML Conference boys' basketball game on Friday at Ankeny. "It feels great," said Ward, who scored all 11 of his points in the … [Read more...] about ‘We all knew we could win’: Hawks pull off stunning upset over No. 3 Waukee

‘It was just a tough matchup’: Waukee tops Ankeny boys in Biliew’s return

December 1, 2022 by Dan Holm

Omaha Biliew's celebrated return to the Iowa high school basketball scene came at the expense of the Ankeny boys' squad. The Hawks opened their season on Tuesday with a 75-51 loss at Waukee, the preseason No. 1 team in Class 4A. Biliew, who helped the Warriors to a state title as a sophomore before spending last season at a Missouri prep school, is … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a tough matchup’: Waukee tops Ankeny boys in Biliew’s return

Hawks’ big defensive stand, late scoring drive clinch 34-24 victory over Valley

October 1, 2022 by Dan Holm

A huge defensive stand and a late scoring drive allowed the Ankeny football team to post a 34-24 victory over visiting Valley on Friday. The third-ranked Hawks allowed just three points in the second half while raising their record to 5-1 on the season. The Tigers dropped to 3-3. "That was a big one," said Ankeny defensive back Ben Sandvig. "We just … [Read more...] about Hawks’ big defensive stand, late scoring drive clinch 34-24 victory over Valley

‘It felt so good to be back there’: Patton helps Hawks to victory over Roosevelt

September 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

Jamison Patton felt right at home on Friday night at Drake Stadium. So did his Ankeny football teammates. Patton caught four passes for 37 yards against his former team as the third-ranked Hawks built a 28-0 lead and went on to post a 35-18 victory over host Des Moines Roosevelt. He played for the Roughriders last season before transferring to … [Read more...] about ‘It felt so good to be back there’: Patton helps Hawks to victory over Roosevelt

KOHL-BLOODED: Near-perfect QB fires 4 TD passes, leads Hawks past No. 1 SEP

September 17, 2022 by Dan Holm

On paper, the Ankeny football team was expected to have an explosive offense in 2022. After being held to 17.7 points per game in the first three weeks of the season, the fourth-ranked Hawks finally unleashed their lethal attack on Friday. Quarterback JJ Kohl completed 21-of-23 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns to lead Ankeny to a 31-14 victory … [Read more...] about KOHL-BLOODED: Near-perfect QB fires 4 TD passes, leads Hawks past No. 1 SEP

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 196

September 15, 2022 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews coach Rick Nelson and senior defensive back/receiver Jamison Patton about the Ankeny football team's 2-1 start and previews Friday's showdown at top-ranked Southeast Polk. Joey Glenn, the president for sports performance and … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 196

‘It was intense’: Patton scores go-ahead TD, lifts Hawks past rival Centennial

September 3, 2022 by Dan Holm

Jamison Patton transferred to Ankeny to play in football games like Friday night's showdown against Ankeny Centennial. The move has paid off for the Hawks. Patton scored the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter and second-ranked Ankeny went on to defeat the Jaguars, 17-10, before an overflow crowd at Ankeny Stadium. The former Des Moines Roosevelt … [Read more...] about ‘It was intense’: Patton scores go-ahead TD, lifts Hawks past rival Centennial

Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team

July 25, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny baseball stars Jamison Patton and Tamden Webb-Tate were both unanimous selections to the CIML Iowa Conference first team along with Ankeny Centennial standout Joey Oakie. The all-conference teams, voted on by the league's coaches, were announced on Monday. Three other Jaguars earned first-team honors. They are Nick Severson, Damin Churchman and … [Read more...] about Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team

‘STAYING HOME’: Three-star athlete Patton to play football for Cyclones

June 14, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny defensive back Jamison Patton has verbally committed to play football for Iowa State. Patton announced his decision via Twitter on Monday. He tweeted: "STAYING HOME #CyclONEnation". Patton transferred to Ankeny in the spring from Des Moines Roosevelt, where he starred as a dual-threat quarterback. He was recruited by Power Five schools as an … [Read more...] about ‘STAYING HOME’: Three-star athlete Patton to play football for Cyclones

‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400

May 20, 2022 by Dan Holm

As he sped around the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Thursday, Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller knew that he was about to become a state champion for the first time. Miller won the 400 in the boys' Class 4A state track meet in a time of 48.71 seconds. He finished nearly a full second ahead of runner-up Luke Meyers of Iowa City Liberty. "That's definitely the … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Jamison Patton and Isaiah Valentine

May 16, 2022 by Dan Holm

Senior Isaiah Valentine of Ankeny Centennial and junior Jamison Patton of Ankeny have both qualified for the state track meet in the jumping events. Valentine placed second in the long jump on Thursday in a state qualifying meet at Fort Dodge. He recorded a personal best of 22 feet 1.5 inches. Patton, meanwhile, took second in the high jump at Johnston … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Jamison Patton and Isaiah Valentine

‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

May 13, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams are heading into next week's state meet with a lot of momentum. Both squads placed second in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Johnston. More importantly, the Hawks and Hawkettes automatically qualified for state in numerous events. "I'm very happy with where we are sitting heading into the state … [Read more...] about ‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM

Roosevelt’s Patton to transfer to Ankeny, will play safety to prepare for next level

March 21, 2022 by Dan Holm

One of the state's top football players in the Class of 2023 is headed to Ankeny High School. Des Moines Roosevelt star Jamison Patton, who is being recruited by Power Five schools as an athlete, announced on Sunday via Twitter that he will play for the Hawks in the fall. "After a lot of thought and talking it over with my family I will be transferring … [Read more...] about Roosevelt’s Patton to transfer to Ankeny, will play safety to prepare for next level

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