No doubt about it, the Ankeny boys' basketball team got hot at the right time and never cooled off. The sixth-seeded Hawks completed an amazing run to the Class 4A state title with a 78-70 victory over No. 4 Waukee in the championship game on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena. It's the program's second crown and comes on the 25th anniversary of the first one in … [Read more...] about SOUTHSIDE PRIDE: Hawks soar to their 2nd boys’ basketball state championship
Jordan Kumm
‘We’re not finished yet’: Kumm, Hawks to play CIML rival Waukee for 4A crown
Ankeny's Jordan Kumm couldn't have picked a better time to break out of his shooting slump. The senior guard went 6-for-9 from 3-point range and scored 18 points to lead the sixth-seeded Hawks to a 71-57 victory over two-time defending champion Cedar Falls in the Class 4A semifinals of the boys' state basketball tournament on Thursday at Wells Fargo … [Read more...] about ‘We’re not finished yet’: Kumm, Hawks to play CIML rival Waukee for 4A crown
Here are some under-the-radar players to look out for in Class 4A tournament
A lot of eyes will be on Ankeny's Braxton Bayless and Ankeny Centennial's Cody McCullough during next week's boys' Class 4A state basketball tournament. North Scott's Ty Anderson, Iowa City West's Even Brauns and Waukee's Tucker DeVries will also garner plenty of attention at Wells Fargo Arena. Those are just some of the stars who could lead their … [Read more...] about Here are some under-the-radar players to look out for in Class 4A tournament
Kumm shoots his way out of slump, leads Hawks to victory over East
Jordan Kumm broke out of a shooting slump Tuesday in a big way. That could be a good sign for the Ankeny boys' basketball team's postseason hopes. The senior guard poured in 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting to lead the Hawks to a 99-54 victory at Des Moines East. He went 5-for-11 from 3-point range. "It felt good for some shots to fall," said Kumm. … [Read more...] about Kumm shoots his way out of slump, leads Hawks to victory over East
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jordan Kumm, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Senior guard Jordan Kumm has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 5-1 record. He is averaging 12.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, and he is tied for the team lead in steals with 10. Kumm scored four points on Friday as the Hawks posted a 64-50 victory at Urbandale. His basket in the second quarter stopped an 8-0 run by the J-Hawks and ignited … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jordan Kumm, Ankeny boys’ basketball