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
Mason Keinroth
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mason Keinroth, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Senior Mason Keinroth is one of the top performers on the Ankeny boys' swimming team. He has helped the Hawks to a 6-0-1 dual record and a No. 1 ranking in the state. Keinroth won the 200 individual medley and the 100 breaststroke to help Ankeny to a 109-61 victory over No. 8 Ames on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He also swam on a pair of … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mason Keinroth, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012
Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch wasn't expecting to jump into the pool on Saturday. That's what you do, though, when your team captures a district championship. Crouch joined his swimmers for a celebratory plunge into the water at Trail Point Aquatics Center after third-ranked Ankeny won Saturday's meet with 413 points. The Hawks finished 18 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers outduel No. 1 Ames to win first district title since 2012
Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet
Saturday's CIML Central Conference boys' swimming meet was like a mini-state meet. Four of the state's top five teams were in action at Southeast Polk, including third-ranked Ankeny, which placed third in the five-team field with 445.5 points. The Hawks were led by freshman Trent Frandson, who won both the 200 and 500 freestyle events. No. 2 Ames won … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson sweeps distance events at CIML Central Conference meet
Hawk swimmers dominate in 138-42 victory over S.E. Polk
The Ankeny boys' swimming team dominated Thursday's dual meet against visiting Southeast Polk from start to finish. The second-ranked Hawks opened the meet by sweeping the top three places in the 200 medley relay, built an early 46-16 lead and went on to post a 138-42 victory at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "This team is full of potential," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers dominate in 138-42 victory over S.E. Polk