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‘It was an amazing run’: DeJong retires after 37 seasons, record 7 state titles

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When Scott DeJong came to Ankeny in 1993 to take over the girls' basketball program, he replaced a legendary coach in Dick Rasmussen. Now, more than three decades later, DeJong has put an end to his own legendary career. The only head coach in Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball history, DeJong announced his retirement on Tuesday--shortly after giving … [Read more...] about ‘It was an amazing run’: DeJong retires after 37 seasons, record 7 state titles

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

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When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ basketball team

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Last week, Ankeny Fanatic unveiled its all-time Ankeny boys' basketball team. Now, it's the girls' turn. Ankeny has a rich tradition in girls' basketball, boasting more than 40 all-state players dating back to 1940. The community has won a total of 10 state championships. The history of Ankeny girls' basketball can be broken down into three distinct … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ basketball team

‘It’s very humbling’: Ankeny Hall of Famer Manning to be inducted Saturday night

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When Maddie Manning walks across the court to be inducted into the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night, the former Ankeny star will likely have some mixed emotions. Manning played in four state tournaments for the Hawkettes, but never came away from Wells Fargo Arena with the ultimate prize--a state … [Read more...] about ‘It’s very humbling’: Ankeny Hall of Famer Manning to be inducted Saturday night

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

Oklahoma women top Iowa State on Manning’s Senior Night

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Former Ankeny star Maddie Manning celebrated her Senior Night on Wednesday with a victory over Iowa State. Manning had 12 points, three assists and two steals as the Oklahoma women's basketball team defeated the Cyclones, 80-71, before a sparse crowd at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The game was played despite a snowstorm that blanketed the Sooner state, … [Read more...] about Oklahoma women top Iowa State on Manning’s Senior Night

Manning helps Sooners to 800th victory in OU program history

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Maddie Manning and the Oklahoma women's basketball team closed out January with a successful matinee. Manning, a former Ankeny star, scored six points in 23 minutes of action to help the Sooners to a 68-49 victory over Kansas State on Wednesday morning at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The game was played in front of thousands of local elementary school … [Read more...] about Manning helps Sooners to 800th victory in OU program history

Manning scores career-high 25 points in Sooners’ loss to Bedlam rival

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Maddie Manning doesn't have to be an Oklahoma native to get fired up for the Bedlam rivalry. The former Ankeny star scored a career-high 25 points on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as Oklahoma dropped a 96-82 decision to host Oklahoma State in the first Bedlam game of the season. The rematch will be on Jan. 20 in Norman. Manning, a graduate student … [Read more...] about Manning scores career-high 25 points in Sooners’ loss to Bedlam rival

Manning has no regrets about returning to Oklahoma for sixth season

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For many reasons, Maddie Manning returned to the Oklahoma women's basketball team for one more season. Another chance to play at Iowa State was just one of them. Manning, a former Ankeny star, paid her final visit to Hilton Coliseum on New Year's Eve, helping the Sooners to a 74-69 victory before a crowd of 9,791. The graduate student guard scored 12 … [Read more...] about Manning has no regrets about returning to Oklahoma for sixth season

Manning sinks 3-pointer to join 1,000-point club

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Maddie Manning made only one shot from the field during Sunday's game at Hilton Coliseum, but it was one that she'll never forget. The former Ankeny star swished a 3-pointer from the right corner about 3 minutes into the first quarter to become the 33rd player in Oklahoma history to reach the 1,000-point career mark. The 6-foot-2 guard went on to score 12 … [Read more...] about Manning sinks 3-pointer to join 1,000-point club