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
Kiel Huston
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team
The history of Ankeny boys' swimming dates back to the 1980s--before the Ankeny YMCA was even built. Mike Johnson graduated before Ankeny had an indoor swimming pool, so he traveled to Dowling High School twice a day for a pair of three-hour practices. He participated in high school meets in order to qualify for the state meet by swimming in Valley's … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team
Ex-Ankeny star Huston inducted into Iowa Swimming Hall of Fame
When Kiel Huston was a young athlete, he never dreamed that he would eventually become a Hall of Fame swimmer. "Not for a second," he said. "I remember in age-group swimming, I was never the best. But just over the years through practice and coaching and hard work, I had the opportunity to have a really good career." Huston went on to become a … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Huston inducted into Iowa Swimming Hall of Fame