In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the high school baseball postseason with Ankeny Centennial second baseman Damin Churchman, Des Moines Roosevelt head coach Randy Wee and Ankeny Christian Academy pitcher/catcher Malachi Johnson. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 190
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Eagles survive shaky start, approaching storm to knock off Madrid in district play
With dark clouds looming overhead, gusty winds started blowing across the Urbandale Little League baseball fields on Tuesday night. Ankeny Christian Academy pitcher Eli Christensen stood on the mound during the seventh inning of a Class 1A district semifinal against Madrid, wondering if the approaching storm would soon wreak some havoc. As Christensen … [Read more...] about Eagles survive shaky start, approaching storm to knock off Madrid in district play
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Malachi Johnson, ACA baseball
Senior Malachi Johnson has led the ninth-ranked Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team to a 25-1 record. He is the state's third-leading hitter with a .568 average. Johnson has one home run, six triples and 10 doubles among his 42 hits. He has struck out just two times while knocking in 21 runs. On the mound, Johnson has compiled a 9-0 mark with a 0.96 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Malachi Johnson, ACA baseball
Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team enjoying historic season on diamond
For the first time in school history, the Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team is ranked among the top 10 squads in Class 1A. The Eagles are ranked eighth with a 17-0 record, including a 9-0 mark in the Bluegrass Conference. "It's great recognition for the boys for all their hard work," said ACA coach Craig Dueker. The Eagles remained unbeaten … [Read more...] about Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team enjoying historic season on diamond